COBHAM EXPLORER 8000 Series User Manual

Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem
98-145510-E Appendix C: VSAT modem settings C-30
C.6 Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem
C.6.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration
The following sections describe how to connect an ACU to a Gilat SkyEdgeII VSAT modem.
The Gilat SkyEdge II and the VSAT system are fully integrated and require only little user
setup.
Connections
Connect the ACU and Gilat SkyEdge II with the following cables:
• 75 Ohm RF cables F-F connectors for RX and TX frequencies
• Serial cable for communication with the modem. Connect SERIAL on the VSAT modem
to RS-232 on the ACU.
Modem configuration requirements
1. Connect a PC with an Ethernet cable to LAN port 1 of the VSAT modem.
2. Set the PC to static IP address: 192.168.1.2
3. Start an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and go to URL://192.168.1.1 in order to
get access to the web server of the VSAT modem.
4. Login with: User name: inst and Password: $Sat2598$
5. Go to the menu Installer.
Figure 29: Connecting Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem to the ACU

COBHAM EXPLORER 8000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	COBHAM
Model	EXPLORER 8000 Series
Category	Marine GPS System
Language	English