Need help?Do you have a question about the STM SatLink 1910 and is the answer not in the manual?
Describes the scope and intended audience of the SatLink VSAT User Guide.
Overview of the initial VSAT IDU configuration requirements before satellite communication.
Guidelines for site preparation and safety before installing the VSAT.
Description of the front and rear panels for SatLink 2000, 1000, and 1910 IDUs.
Procedures for installing the Indoor Unit (IDU) on a desktop, shelf, or in a rack.
Guidance on installing the Outdoor Unit (ODU) and related components.
Details on connecting RX/TX cables, Ethernet, and power for the VSAT.
Steps for configuring TCP/IP settings on a PC for VSAT connectivity.
Procedure for logging into the VSAT's web-based management interface.
Configuring essential parameters like receiver, transmitter, and positioning.
Steps for performing antenna line-up and TX power calibration via web interface.
Verifying successful connection and communication with the network Hub.
Final steps to configure the VSAT for automatic start and normal operation.
Viewing the status of the satellite interface, transmitter, and receiver.
Displaying IP packets, multi-field classifier, and link statistics.
Information on VSAT hardware model, software version, and system details.
Information about the DHCP server status, IP address range, and client table.
Description of the four levels of CLI user access rights and privileges.
How to access the list of available commands and help within the CLI.
Information on how events are logged and accessed via CLI commands.
Procedure for powering on the VSAT and logging into the CLI.
Manual configuration of parameters like antenna, frequency, and GPS position.
Steps for forward link acquisition, TX power calibration, and antenna adjustments.
Procedures to test IP connectivity to the Hub and the Internet.
Configuring receiver and transmitter for automatic start in normal operation.
Configuring Dynamic Network Address Port Translation for LAN connections.
Configuring Static Network Address Port Translation for specific ports.
Configuring Static NAT for two-way access to servers behind NAT.
Using multi-field classifier to determine QoS group for return link traffic.
Mapping VoIP traffic to QoS groups for differentiated handling.
Mapping Video traffic to QoS groups for differentiated handling.
Recommended DSCP values for QoS configuration on connected equipment.
Procedure to enable header compression for DSM-CC and RT/IP/UDP headers.
Procedure to disable header compression using CLI commands.
Configuration for receiving software updates automatically from the DVB-RCS Hub.
Procedure for manually upgrading the VSAT software using TFTP.
Steps to restore the previous SW and configuration using the 'sw restore' command.
Supported modulation schemes: QPSK, 8PSK, and 16APSK.
Details on advanced LDPC codes and BCH codes used in DVB-S2.
Operation modes: CCM, VCM, and ACM for coding and modulation control.
Configuration of GRE tunnels for IP routing over the SatLink network.
Improving TCP performance over satellite links using PEP.
Enhancing web browsing performance with an embedded Intercepting Proxy Cache.
Support for Video and Critical Data QoS classes with license key.
Using MFC to block undesired traffic from being forwarded onto the return link.
Extending virtual LANs across the SatLink network using VLAN trunking.
Mapping user priority tag values to QoS groups for traffic control.
Enabling 16-APSK DVB-S2 signal reception with a license key.
Implementing a transmit inhibit function using an external push button.
Automatically reading GPS position via NMEA-0183 for timing compensation.
Tuning VSAT behavior for recovering network contact after blockings.
Connecting a PC to the VSAT's RS-232 interface for CLI access.
Steps to configure HyperTerminal for serial CLI access.
Using the ping command to test network status and connectivity.
Testing FTP server functionality for uploading/downloading files.
Using UDP sender/receiver to check packet transfer and loss.
Information on SNMP version compliance and access rights.
Supported object groups of MIB-II for SNMP management.
Overview of proprietary MIB objects for STM SatLink VSAT management.
Access restrictions based on community name, IP address, and interface.
How to set MIB object values and save configuration to survive power off.
Procedure for adding entries to the QoS classification table using MIB browser.
Steps for assembling the SatLink 403x transceiver to the antenna feed horn.
Details on antenna mounting structures and their installation.
Manually configuring DVB and LAN IP addresses and net masks.
Configuring DHCP server status, lease time, and excluded IP addresses.
Calibrating TX output power for 3rd party BUCs without power detection.
Frequently asked questions and answers for common VSAT issues.
Using ping and other tools to debug network connectivity issues.
Troubleshooting manual software upgrades or dload failures.
How to collect VSAT log and configuration files for support.
Common events logged by the VSAT and required user actions.
To Next Page
General