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SatDOCK 9555 Installation & User Manual
USING THE USB
DATA PORT
The SatDOCK 9555 provides a USB data port interface that
allows a PC/Laptop to connect through to the docked 9555 for data
communications.
To connect a PC/Laptop to this USB port you will require a mini-USB-B
to USB-A data cable. This cable is included in your original 9555
package.
USB Driver Installation
The SatDOCK 9555 USB data port requires an interface driver
to be installed on the user’s computer prior to undertaking data
communication. This driver supports the following operating
systems:
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)
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Windows XP
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Windows Vista
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You can download Windows driver for the SatDOCK 9555 from
http://www.beamcommunications.com/support
Mac users who are running OS X do not require the installation of
any device drivers. Iridium supplies Direct Internet 2 software only
for the Microsoft Windows based operating systems.
If you require access to the 9555 data services and you do not have
a Microsoft Windows or Mac operating system, please use the serial
port (DB9) interface.
Mini-USB
Data Port
WARNING:
When the 9555 is docked in the SatDOCK cradle DO NOT
utilize the USB port on the side of the 9555. Please use the
provided USB port on the underside of the cradle to ensure
correct SatDOCK synchronization and operation.