iDirect iconnex e850 - User Manual

iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide i
iDX Release 3.3
Installation and Commissioning Guide
iDirect Satellite Routers
iDX Release 3.3
July 31, 2014

Summary

1 Getting Started

1.3 Required Equipment

Lists necessary hardware for installation and commissioning.

1.4 Required Software

Outlines the software needed for installation and commissioning.

1.7 PC Firewall

Guides configuring the PC firewall for iSite compatibility.

2 Site Considerations

2.1 Selecting a Site

Offers guidelines for choosing an appropriate installation location.

2.3 Orientation

Explains antenna orientation principles, including magnetic variation.

3 Connecting to the LAN Port

3.1 IP Address

Explains IP address requirements for connecting to the router.

3.2 Local Area Connection

Guides configuring the PC's network settings for connection.

3.3 Retrieving the IP Address using the Console Port

Describes how to find the router's IP via console.

4 Loading Packages with iSite

4.1 Logging In to iSite

4.2 Loading BSP and Remote Images

5 Loading Options Files with iSite

5.1 Options File

6 Configuring TRANSEC ACC Keys

6.1 Prerequisites

7 Pointing the Antenna with iSite

7.1 Preparation

7.2 Initial Alignment

7.3 Peak Indicators

7.4 Peaking the Antenna

Details the process of fine-tuning antenna alignment for maximum signal.

8 Connecting with Web iSite

8.1 Web iSite

8.2 IP Address

8.3 Restoring Factory Defaults

9 Loading Packages with Web iSite

9.1 Logging In to Web iSite

9.2 Loading the Package File

10 Loading Options Files with Web iSite

10.1 Options File

10.2 Downstream Template

11 Pointing the Antenna with Web iSite

11.1 Preparation

11.2 Initial Alignment

11.3 Peak Indicators

11.4 Peaking the Antenna

Details fine-tuning antenna alignment for maximum signal via Web iSite.

12 Over the Air Download

12.1 Software Package and Options Push

Explains pushing software and options files to the router remotely.

12.2 Options File Only Push

Details pushing only the options file to the router remotely.

12.3 Verify the Download

14 Cross Polarization

14.2 Satellite Access

14.3 Performing Cross-Pol Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting antenna polarity for isolation.

15 1 dB Compression Point and Maximum Power

15.1 Preparation

15.2 Determining the 1 dB Compression Point

Guides the process to find the router's 1dB compression point.

15.3 Optional Procedure to Determine PN Max Power

Details finding maximum power using a modulated carrier.

16 Acquiring the Network

16.1 Initial Acquisition: Overview

16.2 Initial Acquisition

17 Setting Power

17.1 Overview

17.2 Setting Power

Guides setting initial and maximum power levels in iBuilder.

iDirect iconnex e850 Specifications

General

Brand	iDirect
Model	iconnex e850
Category	Network Router
Language	English