Thales VesseLINK Certus 200, User Manual

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STEP 6: Place a phone call.
NOTE
The VesseLINK
TM
system contains Private Branch Exchange
(PBX) functionality, where both local calls and outside calls can
be made. Local extensions can be dialed directly from another
local phone, but outside calls require dialing a “9” in order to
connect to an outside line prior to dialing the phone number
(unless disabled from the Management Portal).
1. Choose either POTS or VoIP handset.
2. Lift the handset from the base and listen for a dial tone.
3. For all calls using the Iridium Voice Services, dial 9 before the phone number. When
making a local call, simply dial the extension.
4. Call a known number to test call and voice clarity
Call the Iridium automated message: (9) 1-480-752-5105
STEP 7: Access the Internet.
Once your device has successfully connected to the BDU, open the Management Portal
http://portal.thaleslink (or https://portal.thaleslink) to verify the satellite connection.
Verify:
•
No active alerts (DASHBOARD or ALERTS page on the Management Portal).
•
Satellites detected (go to STATUS

SERVICE), signal strength bars (top right of
screen) should show more than 1 bar as available.
•
Data is defaulted off from the factory. To enable data, login and click the “Activate”
button on the Dashboard tab.
•
Check that the antenna has a clear view of the sky or check the alerts if voice calls or data
fail.
Try loading a small website such as www.google.com to verify your internet connection.
If the page loads successfully you are ready to browse the internet.