Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 3
3 Setting up the terminal
This section explains how to set up the EXPLORER 700 terminal and connect to the BGAN
network. The steps described are:
a. Installing BGAN LaunchPad on your computer.
b. Installing the SIM card and battery.
c. Obtaining power and charge the battery.
d. Obtaining a GPS fix.
e. Connecting the terminal to your computer. Inmarsat recommends that when first setting up you
use either:
• the LAN interface, or
• the USB interface.
If you use USB, you must first install the supplied drivers.
f. Pointing the terminal and register with the BGAN network.
Pre-requisites
Before you start, make sure that you have:
• The BGAN terminal.
• The rechargeable battery, supplied with the terminal.
• A USIM card, supplied by your Service Provider.
• The Ethernet cable supplied with the terminal, or the USB cable mounted with a Mini-B
connector supplied with the terminal, depending on how you want to connect the terminal to your
computer.
• The BGAN LaunchPad installation CD, supplied with the terminal. Make sure that the PC or Mac
has the minimum system requirements for BGAN LaunchPad (refer to page 5 for details).
• The USB drivers supplied on your installation CD, if you intend to connect to your computer
using USB.
• An RJ11 handset or G3 fax machine if you intend to use the Phone/fax interface.
• An RJ45 handset or ISDN data device if you intend to use the ISDN interface.
• A Bluetooth-enabled computer, with a supported profile, if you intend to connect using Bluetooth.
• A wireless router or wireless-enabled computer, if you intend to use a wireless connection.
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