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v60E - Maritime VSAT Antenna System
6.6 ACU to PC Communication Setup
You can establish the data communication between the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and PC using one of
the following methods.
6.6.1 TCP/IP Connection
Connection through Front Panel Management Port
The network is automatically configured by DHCP with no additional PC IP configuration.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Management LAN port on the front panel of ACU to a LAN port of
PC.
2. The network connection is established automatically.
3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian
AptusNX
page.
•
IP Address: 192.168.2.1 (Default)
Figure 24: Front Panel Management LAN Port Connection
PC
(Not supplied)
Management LAN Port
ACU - Front Panel
6.6.2 USB Connection
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Using Left Side USB (Serial) Port on ACU Front Panel
Connect a USB Cable (A to A) (customer supplied) from the left side USB (serial) port on the front panel of
ACU to PC for monitoring and controlling the antenna system.
NOTE
NOTE
• The left side USB port is only for certified engineers' use only.
• Accessing AptusNX and iARM upgrade are NOT supported through the serial USB
connection.
Figure 25: Front Panel USB Port Connection
PC
(Customer supplied)
USB Cable (A to A)
(Customer supplied)
ACU - Front Panel
No Function
