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iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide 39

iDX Release 3.3

Part Two: Web iSite

The Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide is divided into three parts. Part

Two describes the commissioning process using the Web iSite user interface. Web iSite is used

when commissioning the Evolution X1, X7, and e150 Satellite Routers.

Refer to Part One: iSite when commissioning the X3, X5, e8350, and e8xx Sate

llite Routers.

Part Two contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 8, “Connecting

with W

eb iSite”

• Chapter 9, “Loading Packages with Web iSite”

• Chapter 10, “Loading Options Files with Web iSite”

• Chapter 11, “Pointing the Antenna with Web iSite”

• Chapter 12, “Over the Air Download”

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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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