TracPhone V7 User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
System Overview
Your TracPhone V7 is a complete mini-VSAT Broadband
communications system for mariners on the move. Using cutting-edge
spread spectrum technology, which was previously only available to
the military and corporate jets, the TracPhone V7 delivers a seamless
and consistent Internet experience. And it all comes with an antenna
that is 85% smaller and 75% lighter than traditional VSAT antennas.
As shown in the basic diagram below, the system consists of an
antenna system, control unit, and modem that connect to a land-based
hub via a Ku-band satellite. The hub then provides the Internet link, as
managed by the Network Operations Center. A brief description of
each system component is provided on the following page. A detailed
wiring diagram is provided in
.
Figure 1-2 TracPhone V7 mini-VSAT Broadband Network Diagram
Network Operations
Center (NOC)
Hub
TracPhone
Antenna
Ku-Band Satellite
Internet
Laptop PC
mini-VSAT
Connection
Control Unit,
Modem,
Network & VoIP
Devices
Analog Phone
VoIP Connection
Ethernet Connection
Customer-Supplied
Wireless Router
Fax Machine
