ThurayaIP Satellite Modem User Guide
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P
OINTING
S
CREEN
The antenna pointing step can be enabled using the
Antenna Pointing
option on advanced settings screen described above. When this option
is
enabled
, the
Thuraya
IP
will stop in a pointing mode prior to accessing
the network after powering up. This can be useful when optimal pointing
is important, such as with fixed installations using an external antenna.
Pointing Screen
The pointing screen has a signal strength bar graph and numeric value
to assist in accurate antenna pointing. The green bar identifies the signal
strength measured during antenna pointing and will help you optimise
the pointing direction. Note that obtaining the highest signal strength
possible will ensure that you have an optimum connection to the
network.
GPS Receiver: On/Off
GPS Satellites: The number of satellites visible to the unit
GPS Validity: Invalid, Stored or Valid. See the Global Positioning System
Operation section for more details on GPS.
Point Antenna to These Settings: Compass Direction and Antenna Angle
to help orient
Thuraya
IP
toward the satellite. Once this rough pointing is
accomplished, use the Signal Strength meter described below to
optimise the pointing direction.
Signal Strength: This blue bar moves to the right as the signal received
from the satellite gets stronger. The numeric display to the right of the
