26 Installation, Support, and Maintenance Guide
Evolution X1 Satellite Router
X1 Router (Indoor) Installation at a Glance
5.1 X1 Router (Indoor) Installation at a Glance
Follow these guidelines when installing the X1 Router (Indoor):
• Follow the safety guidelines in Chapter 2, Safety on page 3
• When selecting the site, consider accessibility, availability of power, signal and network
connections, and the possibility of future expansion
• Install the X1 Router (Indoor) in a location where access is unobstructed. Plan for access
to both the front and rear panels
• Confirm that the room where the X1 Router (Indoor) operates has adequate ventilation
• Review the ambient temperatures and other environmental specifications listed in
Table 3-1 on page 10
• Ambient air temperature may not cool the X1 Router (Indoor) to acceptable operating
temperatures without adequate ventilation
• Select an installation location away from any area that tends to collect dust
• Do not install the X1 Router (Indoor) on the floor
• Use only the iDirect approved and provided Power Module
• Ground the X1 Router according to local and area codes and regulations
The numbered steps in this section must be followed for successful installation of the X1
Router (Indoor). Steps refer to more detailed sections:
1. Confirm the recommended tools are available for installation. See Appendix A, Tools
Needed on page 57.
2. Unpack the router according to the instructions in Section 5.2, Unpacking X1 Router
(Indoor) Equipment on page 27.
3. Check that all components are available, see Section 5.3, Components Typically Included
in an Order on page 27.
4. Mount the router as directed in Section 5.4, X1 Router (Indoor) Mounting on page 28.
5. Prepare the coax cables as directed in Appendix B, Preparing the Coax Cable on page 61.
6. Prepare the Ethernet LAN cable and connector. The pinouts are described in Appendix C,
Ethernet and Console RJ45 Pinouts on page 65.
7. Connect the power as directed for either AC or DC power supplies as described in
Section 5.5, Installation with AC (Option 1) or DC (Option 2) Power Supplies on page 28
for either Option 1 or Option2.
• See Section 5.5.1, Installation with AC Power Supply (Option 1) on page 28
• See Section 5.5.2, Installing with DC Power Supply (Option 2) on page 28
8. Power the router on as directed in Section 5.6, Powering on the X1 Router (Indoor) on
page 29.
9. Prepare the PC/Laptop as directed in Section 5.7, Preparing the PC/Laptop for
Connection to the X1 Router (Indoor) on page 30
10. Monitor the LED indicators with the Web Interface (Web iSite) as directed in Section 5.8,
Monitoring the LEDs on page 31.
To Next Page
Loading...
