User manual

Chapter 2: To get started
98-143082-A To access the network 11
To point the antenna
To obtain optimum bandwidth and operating time on the BGAN network, adjust the position of
the EXPLORER 510 with great precision.
Do as follows:
1. Find the approximate direction of the satellite. See
Pointing (BGAN) on page 10 for a map with the
location of the satellites.
2. If the EXPLORER 510 is not already in pointing
mode, start the EXPLORER Connect app and select
Pointing, or access the web interface as described
in To access the web interface on page 9 and select
 (Control panel) > Point now.
Alternatively you can switch the EXPLORER 510 off and on again.
3. Use the pointing sound and/or the Pointing page to find the highest possible signal
strength, while slowly rotating and tilting the EXPLORER 510 in the direction of the
satellite.
4. Push the power button briefly to accept when you have obtained the highest possible
signal strength (or, if you are using the web interface, click Accept).
The EXPLORER 510 now starts to establish a connection to the BGAN network.
Audio assisted pointing
You can set up whether or not you want a sound to indicate the signal level during pointing
(Audio assisted pointing). The sound pattern is as follows:
• Poor signal strength: • • • •
• Good signal strength: •••••••••••••••••••
• Optimum signal strength: (continuous sound instead of single “beeps”)
CAUTION! After accepting the signal strength, keep the minimum safety
distance of 0.6 m from the antenna front face. The antenna may radiate
microwave power as soon as the signal strength is accepted.