Chapter 1: Introduction
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Main units
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EXPLORER
®
terminal
Overview
The EXPLORER terminal is the controlling unit in the EXPLORER 727 system. It contains all user
interfaces and LED indicators and stores configuration data. The terminal is designed to be
mounted inside a vehicle. For information on how to install the terminal, refer to the installation
manual.
Tools for setup and daily use
The Thrane & Thrane
IP handset
is used for displaying status and for entering the PIN code for the
terminal. For information on how to use the handset menus, see the user manual for the IP
handset.
The built-in
web interface
is used for easy configuration and daily use. The web interface is
accessed from a computer connected to the terminal, using an Internet browser. No installation of
software is needed.
For further information on the web interface, see Chapter 4,
Using the web interface
.
SIM card
The terminal has a SIM slot (Subscriber Identity Module) located in the connector panel behind a
small cover plate.
The terminal requires a dedicated land vehicular SIM card, which is acquired from your Airtime
Provider.
The system requires a SIM card to go online and to access the settings of the terminal. However,
using the web interface you can view the Dashboard and upload software without inserting a SIM
card. Upload of software requires an Administrator user name and password.
For information of features and interfaces, see
The Inmarsat BGAN system
on page 7.
Summary of Contents for Explorer 727
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