Globalstar 9600 User Guide for Windows
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Table of Contents 1. WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................. 1 2. INSTALLING THE SAT-FI APP ............................................................................................................. 5 3. ACTIVATING THE SAT-FI APPS........................................................................................................... 6 SAT-FI DATA ACCESS VOUCHERS ...............................
1. WELCOME Today’s wireless devices provide more options for staying in touch with friends and family than ever before. Unfortunately, they are dependent on wireless networks. Now you can take your computer beyond wireless the world’s smallest satellite hotspot.
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & SETUP GSP-1700 Hardware Installation/Connection Perform the following to connect your Globalstar 9600 system: Step 1 Connect the supplied GDK-1700 Data Cable to the Globalstar GSP1700 to the Globalstar 9600 USB port using the supplied GDK-1700 Data Cable. Step 2 Connect the GDK-1700 Data Cable to the Globalstar 9600 USB port.
Globalstar 9600 LED Indicators The LED on the top of the Globalstar 9600 provides a visual indicator of the Globalstar 9600 status: Booting o Flashing Green LED o Solid Blue LED o Solid Green LED o Solid Blue LED ON Transmitting o Charging o Solid Red LED o Solid Blue LED Low Battery o Quick Flashing Blue LED – Wi-Fi Flashing Blue LED Firmware Update o Flashing Green LED o Solid Blue LED OFF o No LED Globalstar 9600 User Guide for Windows Page 3
Charging the Globalstar 9600 The Globalstar 9600 has an internal rechargeable battery with the following characteristics: 4- hours use 36-hours standby Use the supplied AC Power Adapter to charge the Globalstar 9600. Additional Features Reset To reset the Globalstar 9600 to factory default perform the following: Step 1 With the Globalstar 9600 powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 8 seconds) unitl the LEDs turn off.
3. INSTALLING THE SAT-FI APP You will be able to send and receive email and data via the Sat-Fi App. The Sat-Fi App can be found on the Globalstar Sat-Fi Support Page. Perform the following to download and install the Sat-Fi App for Windows: Step 1 On a Windows computer connected to the Internet, proceed to the Globalstar Sat-Fi support Page and download the Sat-Fi App for Windows. Step 2 A Welcome to Wireless Gateway ver 4.1 Setup Wizard screen will be displayed. Click on Next>.
4. ACTIVATING THE SAT-FI APPS Sat-Fi Data Access Vouchers You must have a Data Access Voucher to send and receive email & data via the Sat-Fi App. Your Sat-Fi Data Access Voucher was issued to you at the time of purchase from the dealer New Sat-Fi Account You must have a connection to the Internet to activate your Sat-Fi App for Windows. Perform the following to activate the Sat-Fi App for Windows: Step 1 After your computer has rebooted, the Activation Wizard will be displayed.
Step 3 A Registration Notice screen will be displayed. Perform the following: Click on the I have read and agree to the license term and conditions checkbox Click on OK Step 4 An Activation Form screen will be displayed.
Step 7 A Registration Complete screen will be displayed. Click on Finish. Note: It may take up to 20 minutes to activate in the system. Existing Sat-Fi Account You must have a connection to the Internet to complete the registration of your Sat-Fi App for Windows If you have an existing Sat-Fi account on a smartphone or other wireless device, you can login using your account information. Perform the following: Step 1 After your computer has rebooted, the Activation Wizard will be displayed.
Step 3 An Account Information screen will be displayed. Perform the following: In the Real Full Name field, enter your first and last name In Assigned User Name field, enter the user name you selected when activating the Sat-Fi App In the Password field, enter the password you selected when activating the Sat-Fi App Click the OK button. Step 4 A Registration Complete screen will be displayed. Click on Finish.
5. CONNECTING TO THE SAT-FI HOTSPOT Perform the following to connect your computer to the Sat-Fi hot spot: Step 1 Turn on the Sat-Fi unit. Step 2 On your computer, open the Network Sharing Center and view the Wi-Fi connections that are available. Step 3 Select SatFi ( is a unique identifier for that specific Sat-Fi Unit), and click on Connect. Step 4 The Connect to a Network dialog will be displayed.
6. CONFIGURING THE SAT-FI NETWORK CONNECTION SETTINGS Sat-Fi for Windows defaults to a Sat-Fi connection, but you can access your Sat-Fi email either through a Sat-Fi connection or through a regular Internet connection from your home or office. Perform the following to change your Sat-Fi network connection settings: Step 1 On your computer open Sat-Fi for Windows, and the Sat-Fi screen will be displayed. Step 2 On the Main menu, select Options > Settings… Step 3 The Settings screen will be displayed.
7. COMPOSING & SENDING EMAIL To maximize the benefits of Sat-Fi, you will create email and read email offline. You can create and send one email at a time or create multiple emails and send them all at once. Your Sat-Fi for Windows must be registered and activated to send/receive email. Perform the following steps to compose and send email: Step 1 On your computer, ensure you are connected to the Sat-Fi hotspot. Default Password: satfi1234.
Step 4 The iScribe window will be displayed. Click on New Email to create and compose email. Step 5 A Mail Message screen will be displayed. Perform the following: In the To field, enter a recipient Email address In the Subject field, enter the subject of the message In the Message field, enter your message Click on Attach File to add attachments (attached files can be viewed by clicking on the Attachments tab) Step 6 When finished click on Send.
Step 8 The Sat-Fi screen will appear. Click on . Step 9 The View Mail Box screen with the email(s) you created in Step 5 will be displayed. Step 10 Click on Done. Step 11 The Sat-Fi screen will appear. To send your email(s), click on .
Step 12 The LED Status Indicator will start blinking (Slow Blink) indicating that your data session is being initiated. Within a few seconds your email will be sent and any email waiting to be received will be delivered. Step 13 The Mail Transfer Status bar will also turn green showing the transfer progress and the connection information will be displayed in the Log section.
8. RECEIVING EMAIL Perform the following steps to connect to the Sat-Fi mail server and receive email: Step 1 On your computer, ensure you are connected to the Sat-Fi hotspot. Default Password: satfi1234. Step 2 The Sat-Fi screen will appear. To check to see if you have any email to be received, click on . Step 3 The LED Status Indicator will start blinking (Slow Blink) indicating that your data session is being initiated. Within a few seconds any email waiting to be received will be delivered.
9. INCREASING/DECREASING EMAIL LIMIT SIZE The default inbound and email message size is 50kb and outbound email message size is 250kb. With the default settings, incoming email equal to or less than 50kb will be downloaded to your Inbox whenever you receive email. Any incoming email greater than 50kb will be held on the server and reported to you in the Big Mail folder. Any outgoing email greater than 250kb will trigger a rejection email message that will appear in your Inbox.
Step 3 Click on the Set Out Bound E-Mail Cutoff Size To drop-down arrow and select the message size limit you wish to receive. Step 4 When finished changing the Inbound and Outbound message sizes, click on OK. NOTE: The size adjustment will occur on the next data connection and you will receive a confirmation email on the following connection.
10. SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Sat-Fi for Windows allows you to post pictures and captions to Facebook. A Facebook Post-By Email Address is required to send Facebook post through Sat-Fi. If you already have a Facebook account that includes a Post-By-Email Address, proceed to Configuring the Sat-Fi App for Facebook.
Step 3 The General Accounts Settings screen will be displayed. Click on Mobile. bdevillers@acme.com Step 4 The Mobile Settings screen will be displayed. Click on + Add a Phone.
Step 5 A Please Re-enter Your Password screen will be displayed. In the Password field enter your Facebook password and then click on Submit. Step 6 The Activate Facebook Texts (Step 1 of 2) screen will be displayed. Select your Country/Region and your Mobile Carrier, then click Next.
Step 7 The Activate Facebook Texts (Step 2 of 2) screen will be displayed. On your iPhone (not connected to Sat-Fi) text F to the following number 32665. Step 8 Within a few minutes you should receive a text from Facebook with a confirmation code. Enter that confirmation code in the Confirmation Code field and click Next. Step 9 The Mobile Settings screen will appear displaying your Post-By-Email Address.
Configuring Sat-Fi for Facebook Perform the following to configure Sat-Fi for Facebook posting: Step 1 On your computer, turn on your Wi-Fi connection and connect to the Sat-Fi network. Default Password: satfi1234. Step 2 On your computer open Sat-Fi for Windows, and the Sat-Fi screen will be displayed. (The Facebook button will be inactive and grayed out) Step 3 On the Main menu, select Options > Settings… Step 4 In the left-hand pane select Social Media. The Social Media screen will be displayed.
Step 5 The Facebook button will now be blue and is active. Sending a Facebook Post Perform the following to post your pictures and captions on Facebook through Sat-Fi for Windows: Step 1 On your computer, turn on your Wi-Fi connection and connect to the Sat-Fi network. Default Password: satfi1234. Step 2 Open Sat-Fi for Windows and click on . Step 3 The Post to Facebook Wall screen will be displayed.
Step 4 The Sat-Fi main screen will be displayed. Click . Step 5 The Sat-Fi LED Status Indicator will start blinking (Slow Blink) indicating that a data session is being initiated. Within a few seconds your Facebook post will be sent and any email waiting to be received will be delivered.
11. WEB BROWSING WITH COMPRESSION Sat-Fi employs a web compression agent that allows you to browse the Internet. Web content is compressed, background images are stripped, pop-up ads are removed, advertisements are stripped, animations are removed, and images are compressed. Sat-Fi can reduce the time it takes to download typical web pages up to a factor of 10x. However, even with compression, Internet browsing will be slow.
Step 4 In the Compression Level section select the appropriate compression level; the higher the compression level, the lower the quality. Maximum – Low image quality with fast speed Standard – Medium image quality with good speed Minimum – Better image quality with slower speed None – Best image quality with slowest speed Step 5 When finished click OK.
Web Browsing Perform the following to configure Sat-Fi for web browsing: Step 1 On the Sat-Fi screen, Click on Step 2 A Confirm Browse Online window will be displayed, click on Yes. Step 3 A Security dialog box will be displayed. Perform the following: In the User Name field, enter the user name you selected when activating the Sat-Fi App In the Password field, enter the password you selected when activating the Sat-Fi App Click OK.
