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Default Chapter3
- Revision History3
- Table of Contents4
List of Figures9
About13
- Intended Audience13
- Document Conventions14
- Related Documents14
- Getting Help15
1 Getting Started17
- When to Use this Guide17
- How to Use this Guide17
- Required Equipment18
- Required Software18
- Extracting Files19
- Software Package Components19
- PC Firewall20
- Figure 1. Allowing Isite in Windows Firewall21
2 Site Considerations23
- Selecting a Site23
- Assembly23
- Orientation24
Part One: Isite27
3 Connecting to the LAN Port29
- IP Address29
- Local Area Connection30
- Figure 4. Local Area Connection Status Dialog Box30
- Figure 5. Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box31
- Figure 6. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Dialog Box31
- Table 1. LAN Ports for Ethernet Cable Connections32
- Retrieving the IP Address Using the Console Port33
4 Loading Packages with Isite37
- Logging in to Isite37
- Figure 12. Welcome Screen and New Element Creation38
- Figure 13. Logging in to New Element38
- Loading BSP and Remote Images39
- Table 2. IDX Release 3.3 Remote Software Packages by Model Type39
- Figure 14. Selecting the BSP File40
- Figure 15. Download Package Dialog Box Settings41
- Figure 16. Information Window: File Transfer Progress41
5 Loading Options Files with Isite43
- Options File43
- Figure 17. Loading the Options File43
- Figure 18. Open Dialog Box with Remote Options File Selected44
- Figure 19. Resetting the Satellite Router after Download44
6 Configuring TRANSEC ACC Keys45
- Prerequisites45
  - Commissioning Without an X.509 Certificate45
- Loading ACC Keys46
- Figure 20. ACC Key Example46
7 Pointing the Antenna with Isite47
- Preparation47
- Initial Alignment47
- Peak Indicators49
  - Pwm50
  - Histogram50
- Peaking the Antenna50
- Table 3. PWM Voltage Ranges and Signal Status50
- Figure 22. Starting Antenna Pointing51
- Figure 23. Antenna Pointing Histogram and Current Signal Strength52
Part Two: Web Isite55
8 Connecting with Web Isite57
- Web Isite57
- IP Address57
- Restoring Factory Defaults58
- Cold Start: X1 Outdoor61
- Table 4. Evolution X1 Outdoor Warm-Up Periods61
9 Loading Packages with Web Isite63
- Logging in to Web Isite63
- Figure 27. Connecting to the Satellite Router Using Web Isite63
- Figure 28. Web Isite Login Page64
- Figure 29. Web Isite Dashboard Example: Evolution X764
- Loading the Package File65
- Figure 30. Web Isite File Management Page: Load Sections65
- Table 5. IDX Release 3.3 Remote Software Packages65
- Figure 31. Selecting Package File66
- Figure 32. Load Package Status Box66
10 Loading Options Files with Web Isite69
- Options File69
- Figure 33. File Management: Load Options File70
- Figure 34. Load Options File Status Box70
- Figure 35. Evolution X7 with Latest Software in both Partitions71
- Downstream Template72
- Figure 36. Downstream Template: Example72
- Figure 37. Web Isite Downstream Configuration Page73
- Figure 38. Restart Confirmation Box74
11 Pointing the Antenna with Web Isite75
- Preparation75
- Initial Alignment75
- Peak Indicators77
  - Pwm77
  - Graphic Display78
- Peaking the Antenna78
- Table 6. PWM Voltage Ranges and Signal Status78
- Figure 40. Web Isite Antenna Pointing Graphic Display: X779
- Figure 41. Web Isite: Antenna Peak Indication80
12 Over the Air Download83
- Software Package and Options Push83
- Options File Only Push85
- Verify the Download85
- Figure 42. Web Isite: Confirming the Software Version86
- Figure 43. Web Isite: ODU Status86
- Figure 44. View Options File: Frequency Translation87
Part Three: Commissioning89
13 Setting Geo Location for Secure Mobiles91
- Secure Mobile Remotes91
- Setting Geographic Location Using the Console92
- Setting Geographic Location of an X792
- Figure 45. Setting Geographic Location: Evolution X793
14 Cross Polarization95
- Overview95
- Figure 46. Isite Cross Polarization Dialog Box96
- Satellite Access97
  - Figure 47. Web Isite Cross Polarization Page97
  - Preparation98
- Performing Cross-Pol Adjustment98
- After Securing the Antenna99
- Figure 48. Isite: Specify Modulated Carrier Dialog Box99
15 1 Db Compression Point and Maximum Power101
- Preparation101
- Figure 49. Sample Transfer Characteristic102
- Determining the 1 Db Compression Point103
- Figure 50. Adjusting Transmit Power Using Isite and Web Isite103
- Optional Procedure to Determine PN Max Power104
- Figure 51. Isite: Transmitting a Modulated Carrier105
- Figure 52. Web Isite: Transmitting a Modulated Carrier105
16 Acquiring the Network107
- Initial Acquisition: Overview107
- Initial Acquisition108
- Figure 53. Imonitor Probe: Changing the Satellite Router Transmit Power108
- Front-Panel Leds110
17 Setting Power115
- Overview115
- Setting Power117
18 Post Acquisition Activities121
- Network Operator Duties121
- Remote Installer Duties121
- Initiating Traffic Flow124
Appendix A: Loading Images with TFTP Server125
Appendix B: Disabling the PWM Voltage in Ibuilder127
- Figure 61. Ibuilder Remote Information Tab: Disabling Tx PWM127

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