User Guide iDirect 9-Series and iQ Desktop Satellite Routers

User Guide

Terminal Web User Interface

Evolution Release 4.1.x
iDirect 9-Series and iQ Desktop Satellite Routers

January 25, 2018

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Revision History

The following table shows all revisions for this document. To determine if this is the latest
revision, check the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Web site. Refer to Getting Help on
page x for TAC access information.

Revision Date Updates

A 11/15/2017 Initial release of the document for iDX Release 4.1.x.
B 01/25/2018 Removed all CX780 references from the document since it is no
longer supported in Evolution platform.

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Contents

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Manual Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Related Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Supported Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Terminal Web User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.1 Terminal WUI Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Terminal Web User Interface Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Connecting to the Terminal WUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4.1 Manually Configuring the Windows Host to Connect to the Satellite Router . . 3
1.5 Starting a Terminal WUI Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.1 Simulated LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Chapter 2 Terminal Web User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Details Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.1 Satellite Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.1.1 Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.2 Terminal/Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.2.1 Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.3 LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2.3.1 LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.3.2 LAN Interface - IP Configuration VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.4 External Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.4.1 External Equipment - Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.4.2 External Equipment - LNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.1 Software and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.1.1 Loading Packages using the Terminal WUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.1.2 Loading Option Files using the Terminal WUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.4 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.1 Commissioning Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.2 Commissioning Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.3 Angle Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.4 Antenna Pointing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4.5 Cross Polarization/P1dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 3 Commissioning a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.2 Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3 Manual Antenna Pointing (without OpenAMIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Magnetic Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Sighting Antenna Azimuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Elevation Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Terminal WUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4 Cross-Polarization Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Satellite Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Performing Cross-Pol Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
After Securing the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Terminal WUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix B Remote Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

B.1 Locking an iQ Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B.2 Configuring the Network Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B.3 Performing a Temporary Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B.4 Performing a Soft Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
B.5 Performing a Hard Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
B.6 Non-Warranty RMA Required to Remove Remote Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Figures

Figure 1-1. WUI Log-In Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Figure 1-2. Network and Sharing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 1-3. Local Area Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 1-4. Local Area Connection Properties Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 1-5. Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 1-6. Terminal WUI Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 1-7. LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 2-1. Dashboard Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 2-2. Details Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 2-3. Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 2-4. Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 2-5. LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 2-6. LAN Interface - IP Configuration VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 2-7. External Equipment - Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 2-8. External Equipment - LNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 2-9. Administration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2-10. Upload Software Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-11. Commissioning Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-12. Commissioning Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-13. Angle Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 2-14. Antenna Pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2-15. Cross Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 3-1. Commissioning Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 3-2. Commissioning Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 3-3. Example: Magnetic Declination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 3-4. Antenna Elevation Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 3-5. Antenna Pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 3-6. Configure Downstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 3-7. Antenna Pointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 3-8. Terminal WUI Cross Polarization Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 3-9. Cross Polarization test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 3-10. Exit Commissioning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 3-11. Commissioning Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure B-1. Network Lock Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure B-2. Entering the Confirmation Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure B-3. Soft Lock Admin Netlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure B-4. Network Lock Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Tables

Table 2-1. Dashboard Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table 2-2. Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 2-3. Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 2-4. LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports) Field Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 2-5. IP Configuration VLANs Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 2-6. LNB Field Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 2-7. Commissioning Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 2-8. Angle Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table 2-9. Antenna Pointing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 2-10. Cross Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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This chapter contains the following sections:

• Intended Audience
• Manual Contents
• Document Conventions
• Related Documents
• Related Training Services
• Getting Help

Intended Audience
The Terminal WUI User Guide is for iDirect network operators or installers to connect directly
to an iQ Desktop satellite router. This may include installers responsible for Terminal
commissioning, network operators connecting remotely, or on-site personnel working with
iDirect to troubleshoot network problems.

Manual Contents
In addition to the information in this chapter, this manual also includes the following:
• Chapter 1, Introduction on page 1, provides information about what the terminal WUI is,
the supported routers, the login details, and the LED information.
• Chapter 2, Terminal Web User Interface provides information on how to connect to the
terminal WUI and provides information on the terminal WUI and explains each one of the
tabs in-detail.
• Chapter 3, Commissioning a Terminal provides information on how to commission a new
remote using the terminal WUI.

NOTE: A basic list of acronyms and abbreviations can be found in Appendix A,

Acronyms and Abbreviations.

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Document Conventions
This section illustrates and describes the conventions used throughout this document.

Convention Description Example

Command Used when the user is required to Enter the command:
enter a command at a command cd /etc/snmp/
line prompt or in a console.
Terminal Used when showing resulting crc report all
Output output from a command that was 8350.3235 : DATA CRC [ 1]
entered at a command line or on a 8350.3502 : DATA CRC [5818]
console. 8350.4382 : DATA CRC [ 20]
Screen Used when referring to text that 1. To add a Terminal to an in route group, right-
Reference appears on the screen on a click the In route Group and select Add Terminal.
Graphical User Interface (GUI). The Terminal dialog box has a number of user-
Used when specifying names of selectable tabs across the top. The Information
commands, menus, folders, tabs, tab is visible when the dialog box opens.
dialogs, list boxes, and options.
Hyperlink Used to show all hyperlinked text For instructions on loading Option Files using the
within a document or external Terminal, see Loading Option Files using the
links such as web page URLs. Terminal WUI on page 20.

WARNING: A Warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance

procedure, practice, condition, or statement which, if not strictly observed,
could result in injury, death, or long term health hazards.

CAUTION: A Caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,

practice, condition, or statement which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, equipment or a condition that adversely affects
system operation.

NOTE: A Note is a statement or other notification that adds, emphasizes, or

clarifies essential information of special importance or interest.

Related Documents
The following iDirect documents are available at http://tac.idirect.net and contain related
information. Consult these documents for additional information about iDirect systems and
equipment:
• Quick Start Guide (QSG), included in package with router
• Installation, Support, and Maintenance (ISM) Guide
• iDirect Evolution™ Software Release Notes
• iBuilder User Guide

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• iMonitor User Guide

• iDX Technical Reference Guide

Related Training Services

iDirect offers scheduled classroom training at various global training centers, as well as
eLearning, in the installation, operation, maintenance and management of iDirect satellite
networks. For training course descriptions and available training dates visit the iDirect web
site Training and Services at: http://www.idirect.net/Training-and-Services.aspx or call +1
(800) 648-8240 for class registration and information.

Getting Help
The iDirect Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and the iDirect Government Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) are available to provide assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Software user guides, installation procedures, FAQs, and other documents that support iDirect
and iDirect Government products are available on the respective TAC Web site:
• Access the iDirect TAC Web site at http://tac.idirect.net
• Access the iDirect Government TAC Web site at http://tac.idirectgov.com
The iDirect TAC may be contacted by telephone or email:
• Telephone: 703.648.8151
• E-mail: [email protected]
The iDirect Government TAC may be contacted by telephone or email:
• Telephone: 703.648.8111
• Email: [email protected]
iDirect and iDirect Government produce documentation that are technically accurate, easy to
use, and helpful to our customers. Please assist us in improving this document by providing
feedback. Send comments to:
• iDirect: [email protected]
• iDirect Government: [email protected]
For sales or product purchasing information contact iDirect Corporate Sales at the following
telephone number or e-mail address:
• Telephone: 703.648.8000
• E-mail: [email protected]

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1 Introduction

This chapter provides a general overview of the Terminal Web User Interface (WUI).
• Section 1.1, Supported Routers on page 1
• Section 1.2, Terminal Web User Interface on page 1
• Section 1.3, Terminal Web User Interface Login on page 2
• Section 1.4, Connecting to the Terminal WUI on page 2
• Section 1.5, Starting a Terminal WUI Session on page 6

1.1 Supported Routers

The Terminal WUI is supported on the iDirect 9-Series and iQ Desktop Satellite Routers.

1.2 Terminal Web User Interface

The Terminal Web User Interface (WUI) provides users with secure means to monitor satellite
routers from the local area network (LAN) side.
The Terminal WUI also provides configuration and real-time status and statistical information
about the satellite routers. Terminal WUI provides interaction with the satellite router,
enabling configuration, commissioning, and monitoring without a direct connection with the
iVantage NMS. The level of functionality available to the user is determined by the login
access (admin or user).

1.2.1 Terminal WUI Features

Terminal WUI provides the following features:
• LED indicators that display real-time status of the satellite router
• A dashboard view of high-level satellite router information (for example, displays if a
satellite router is in network or locked to the satellite)
• A status and monitoring view that provides status and monitoring information about the
satellite router in real-time for modem information, events, Ethernet receive and
transmit connections, and Internet Protocol (IP) configuration and information
• Administration tools for loading software packages and options files
• A wizard for commissioning new remotes

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1.3 Terminal Web User Interface Login

The Terminal WUI supports two levels of log-in; a generic user level, and an administrator
level. The log-in screen is shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. WUI Log-In Screen

The default login credentials for the two configured user accounts admin and user are:
Username: admin
Password: iDirect
NOTE: The password specified above is just an example and the actual password
is the one that is configured in iBuilder. Username and password are both case
sensitive.

1.4 Connecting to the Terminal WUI

Terminal WUI may be used at any time to access the Satellite Routers. All that is necessary is
the IP address assigned to the satellite router and a physical Ethernet connection to the LAN
port.
Default factory settings for the Satellite Routers are shown below:
• LAN IP Address: 192.168.0.1
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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1.4.1 Manually Configuring the Windows Host to Connect to

the Satellite Router
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

Figure 1-2. Network and Sharing Center

2. Under View your active networks, click Local Area Connection.

The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed.

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Figure 1-3. Local Area Connection Status

3. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed.

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Figure 1-4. Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) check box, and click Properties.

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The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window is displayed.

Figure 1-5. Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties

5. Select Use the following IP address, and enter the following:

• IP address–Enter an unused IP address on the same subnet as the router.
• Subnet mask–Enter the IP address, and the subnet mask is automatically retrieved.
• Default gateway–This field is optional.
6. Click OK.

1.5 Starting a Terminal WUI Session

The Web view is compatible with Internet Explorer 10 and above, or latest Mozilla Firefox and
Chrome browsers.
The Terminal WUI has two default user accounts:
• admin: Provides full access to WUI functionality
• user: Provides restricted access to WUI functionality
To launch the Terminal WUI, perform the following:
1. Connect the personal computer (PC) LAN port to the satellite router local area network
(LAN) Port 1 using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch the Web browser of choice.

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On the address bar, enter the IP address of the satellite router into the address field.
The login terminal as seen in Figure 1-1 is displayed.
3. Enter the Username and Password as follows:
Username - admin
Password - iDirect
4. Click Login.
The Web User Interface dashboard as seen in Figure 1-6 is displayed.

Figure 1-6. Terminal WUI Dashboard

1.5.1 Simulated LEDs

The menus in the Terminal WUI display simulated LEDS (see Figure 1-7). For detailed
information on the LED color and function, see the routers Installation, Support, and
Maintenance Guide.

Figure 1-7. LED Indicators

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This chapter introduces the Terminal Web User Interface (WUI) provided on iDirect Satellite
Routers. It contains the following sections:
• Section 2.1, Dashboard on page 9
• Section 2.2, Details Menu on page 11
• Section 2.3, Administration on page 19
• Section 2.4, Commissioning on page 21

2.1 Dashboard
The Dashboard page provides key information about the Satellite Routers that have an
established connection.
The Dashboard page is the default landing page of the Terminal Web UI. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. Dashboard Menu

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Table 2-1 displays the field descriptions for the dashboard.

Table 2-1. Dashboard Menu Items

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

System Status Displays the overall status of the Terminal system.
Link Status Displays the status of all the network links.
Network Status Displays if the router is in the network.
Satellite Receiver Displays if the router is enabled to receive information.
Satellite Transmitter Displays if the router is enabled to transmit information.
Receive SNR Displays the SNR of the received downstream.
Terminal Displays the configuration of the terminal.
Configuration
Model Type Displays the model type of the terminal.
Serial Number Displays the serial number of the terminal.
Software Version Displays the current software version that is running.
Receive SNR Displays the receive carriers signal to noise ratio.
Device Status Displays the status of the terminal.
CPU Load Displays the current CPU load.
Memory Use Displays the current memory in use.
Take me to... View Satellite Details Displays the details of the satellite.
View Terminal Details Displays the details of the terminal.
View current LAN throughput Displays the details of the LAN ports.
Terminal Events Displays the events sent to the NMS.
Up Time Displays the amount of time falcon was running when an
event occurred.
Description Displays the content of the event.

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2.2 Details Menu

Use the Details Menu page to report and view satellite, terminal, LAN, and external
equipment information.

Figure 2-2. Details Menu

2.2.1 Satellite Interface

The Satellite Interface displays information on the satellite.

2.2.1.1 Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration

Click Details > Satellite Interface > Reporting & Configuration to view the satellite
information.

Figure 2-3. Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration

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Table 2-2 displays the field descriptions for the satellite interface.

Table 2-2. Satellite Interface - Reporting and Configuration Field Descriptions

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
Satellite
Interface-
Reporting and
Configuration
Modem State Displays the status of the modem.
Network Displays if the modem is connected to the
network.
Main Satellite Receive Displays one of the following:
• Locked
• Waiting for NCR Lock—Third and final
stage of the receiver lock.
• Waiting for Demod Lock—Second stage
of the receiver lock.
• Waiting for Tuner
Locktuner_locked—First stage of the
receiver lock.
• Off
Satellite Transmit Displays the state as either MUTED or
UNMUTED. The transmitter can be muted
by any of the following conditions:
• not in network
• external mute signal
• OpenAMIP mute command
NOTE: The above conditions are not
exhaustive.
Transmit State Displays the status of the transmitter.
Point of Report Indicates the point for which the
terminal's transmit power is reported.
This point could be either at the output
of the satellite router's transmit output,
or at the BUC flange.
Initial Transmit Power Displays the initial transmit power of the
satellite router.
Maximum Power Displays the configured max power of the
satellite router’s transmitter.
Power Relative to the Displays the current transmit power
Nominal Carrier relative to the nominal carrier.
Reference Carrier - Displays the symbol rate of the reference
Symbol Rate carrier.
Reference Carrier - C/N Displays the threshold of the reference
threshold carrier.

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Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

Transmit State -
Nominal Carrier

Uplink Center Frequency Displays the uplink center frequency of

the carrier.
Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate of the carrier.
Modulation Displays the modulation.
FEC Rate Displays the FEC rate.
Payload Size Displays the payload size.
Receive 1 State Displays the status of the first receiver.
Downlink Center Displays the router listening frequency.
Frequency
Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate.
Receiver Role Displays the receiver role as MAIN or
AUXILIARY.
Beam ID Displays the Beam ID.
Receiver Status Displays the status of the receiver.
Receive Composite Power Displays the total power at the front end.
Receiver SNR Displays the signal noise ratio measured in
the terminal.

2.2.2 Terminal/Device
The Terminal Device page displays details of the terminal.

2.2.2.1 Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration

Click Details > Terminal/Device > Reporting & Configuration to view the terminal
information.

Figure 2-4. Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration

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Table 2-3 displays the field descriptions for the terminal device.

Table 2-3. Terminal Device - Reporting and Configuration Field Descriptions

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
Terminal/Device- Displays information about the
Reporting and terminal or device.
Configuration
Terminal Information Displays information about the
terminal.
Model Type Displays the model type of the
terminal.
Serial Number Displays the serial number.
Software Version Displays the software version that is
active on the terminal.
Device Status Displays the status of the terminal.
CPU Load Displays the CPU load.
Memory Use Displays the amount of memory used
by the device.
Geographical Location Displays the geographic location of
the terminal.
Longitude Displays the longitude in decimal
notation E or W.
Latitude Displays the latitude in decimal
notation N or S.

2.2.3 LAN Interface

The LAN Interface page displays information on ports and VLANs.

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2.2.3.1 LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports)

Click Details > LAN Interface > Reporting (Ports) to view information on ports.

Figure 2-5. LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports)

Table 2-4 displays the field descriptions for the LAN interface.

Table 2-4. LAN Interface - Reporting (LAN Ports) Field Descriptions

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
LAN Interface - Displays information about
Reporting (LAN the terminal Ethernet
Ports) port(s).
Port Configuration Displays the status of the
port.
Status Displays the status of the
port as connected,
disconnected or disabled.
Speed Displays the speed of the
port in 10, 100, or 1000
Mbps.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of
the LAN interface.
Port VLAN Assignment Displays information about
the various Ports and VLANs
assigned to those ports.
VLANs Displays the VLANs
configured on the port.
Untagged VLAN Displays the VLAN that is
not tagged with any VLAN
ID.
Received

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Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

Data Received Displays the number of
packets received.
Received Frames Displays the frames of
ethernet data received
through the port.
Dropped Frames Displays the number of
dropped frames.
Error Frames Displays the number of
error frames.
Sent
Data Sent Displays the number of
packets sent.
Sent Frames Displays the frames of
ethernet data sent through
the port.
Dropped Frames Displays the number of
dropped frames.
Error Frames Displays the number of
error frames.

2.2.3.2 LAN Interface - IP Configuration VLANs

Click Details > LAN Interface > IP Configuration VLANs to view the VLAN information.

Figure 2-6. LAN Interface - IP Configuration VLANs

Table 2-5 displays the field descriptions for the VLANs.

Table 2-5. IP Configuration VLANs Field Descriptions

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
IP Interface Displays the IP address/mask of
the Ethernet interface of the
management VLAN.

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Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

IP Address Displays the IP address.
Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask address.
DHCP Config Displays the DHCP configuration
information.

DHCP Mode Displays the DHCP mode as either

Server, Client, or Relay.
Lease Range Start Displays the DHCP servers lease
range start.
Lease Range End Displays the DHCP servers lease
range end.
Lease Time Displays the DHCP servers lease
time.
Primary DHCP Displays the primary DHCP server.
Secondary DHCP Displays the secondary DHCP
server.
Default Gateway Displays the default gateway.
DNS Config
Local DNS Name Displays the local DNS name.
Local IP Address Displays the local IP address.
Primary DNS Name Displays the DNS server name.
Primary IP Address Displays the primary DNS server IP
address.
Secondary DNS Name Displays the DNS secondary name.
Secondary IP Address Displays the secondary DNS server
IP address.

2.2.4 External Equipment

The External Equipment page displays information on the BUC, LNB, and Antenna.

2.2.4.1 External Equipment - Antenna

Figure 2-7. External Equipment - Antenna

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2.2.4.2 External Equipment - LNB

Click Details > External Equipment > LNB to view the LNB information.

Figure 2-8. External Equipment - LNB

Table 2-6 displays the field descriptions for the LNB.

Table 2-6. LNB Field Descriptions

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
External
Equipment -LNB
LNB Information Displays LNB information.
Translation Displays the LNBs LO
frequency.
Spectral Inversion Displays the value as True
or False if enabled in the
options file. This is the
function of the BUC or LNB
where it mirror images the
signal that helps in
decoding the signal.
Reference Displays the LNB's
reference clock in MHz.

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Menu Item Sub-menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

Tone enabled Displays the value as True
or False if enabled in the
options file. This is the
control tone to the LNB.
DC Voltage Displays the power output
to the LNB in volts.

2.3 Administration
The Administration page displays the software and configuration information. See Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9. Administration Menu

2.3.1 Software and Configuration

Use this tab to load the latest software packages or option files.

2.3.1.1 Loading Packages using the Terminal WUI

Use the terminal WUI to upload the latest software packages. To upload the latest software
package, perform the following:

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1. On the terminal WUI, click Administration> Software and Configuration. The

Administration - Software & Configuration page is displayed.

Figure 2-10. Upload Software Packages

2. Under Manage Software Packages, click Select Files and browse to the location where
the packages are stored on the local system and click Open. The upload progress is seen
on the right-hand corner. and the software package will be uploaded and listed under
Upload Software Package.
The current Partition number, Type, Description, and Version are displayed.
3. To activate the latest software, click Activate Software Package against the required
partition.
4. After updating the latest software on the partition, a message to reboot the terminal is
displayed. Click Reboot Terminal to restart the terminal.

2.3.1.2 Loading Option Files using the Terminal WUI

Use the terminal WUI to upload the latest option files.
To load the option files, perform the following:
1. On the terminal WUI, click Administration > Software and Configuration. The
Administration - Software & Configuration page is displayed. See Figure 2-10.
2. Under Configuration Files, click Download Configuration File to download the existing
configuration file and click Upload Configuration File to upload a new configuration file
from your system.
falcon.opt—This is the complete set of options. When changes are made to this option
file, the changes are applied only after a reboot.
After updating the latest software on the partition, a message to reboot the terminal is
displayed. Click Reboot Terminal to restart the terminal.
All the configuration files that are currently uploaded are displayed with the Description,
Filename, Version, Date, and Size.

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2.4 Commissioning
This section describes the procedure to bring a terminal into network using the Terminal WUI.
Commissioning is the process of preparing a terminal to be able to properly transmit in a
network. See Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-11. Commissioning Menu

2.4.1 Commissioning Wizard

For information on commissioning the terminal using the commissioning wizard, see
Commissioning a Terminal on page 27.

2.4.2 Commissioning Details

The tab displays the commissioning details of the terminal.

Figure 2-12. Commissioning Details

Table 2-8 provides the descriptions for the fields in the commissioning details page.

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Table 2-7. Commissioning Details

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
PN Test
Results
Mode Displays the mode as Pseudo-random
Noise (PN).
IF Frequency Displays the IF frequency.
RF Frequency Displays the RF frequency.
Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate of the carrier.
Power Levels
P1dB Displays the P1dB level at which the BUC
output begins to saturate.
Maximum TX Power Displays the maximum allowed transmit
power.
BUC rated power Displays the BUC rated power.
RX
Parameters
IF Frequency Displays the IF frequency.
RF Frequency Displays the RF frequency.
Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate of the carrier.
Location Data
Time Displays the time taken to retrieve the
longitude and latitude time during
commissioning.
Latitude Displays the latitude in decimal notation
N or S.
Longitude Displays the longitude in decimal
notation E or W.
Altitude Displays the altitude of the terminal.

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2.4.3 Angle Calculator

Use this tab to calculate the antenna settings to be used for initial, and manual pointing of
the antenna.

Figure 2-13. Angle Calculator

Table 2-8 provides the descriptions for the fields in the angle calculator page.

Table 2-8. Angle Calculator

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description
Remote
Position
Remote Latitude Displays the latitude of the terminal.
Remote Latitude Direction Indicates whether the latitude is in the
North or South direction.
Remote Longitude Displays the longitude of the terminal.
Remote Longitude Direction Indicates whether the longitude is in the
North or South direction.
Antenna
Elevation Offset The offset angle of the antenna (that is,
the degree to which the mechanical axis
of the antenna feed is different from the
optical axis).
Calculated
coarse
antenna
pointing
Elevation Actual The calculated elevation of the
mechanical axis of the antenna
reflector.
Azimuth True The calculated true azimuth to the
spacecraft, referenced to geographic
North (does not include magnetic
variation).

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Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

Polarization Offset The calculated polarization skew angle.
Elevation True The angle to the spacecraft if the
antenna had no offset at all. This value is
derived from the site geo-coordinates
and the spacecraft longitude. It does not
include antenna offset.
Satellite
Position
Satellite Longitude Displays the longitude of the satellite.
Satellite Longitude Direction Displays the satellite longitude direction.

2.4.4 Antenna Pointing

Use this tab to set the parameters needed to receive a downstream that will be used to fine-
point the antenna.

Figure 2-14. Antenna Pointing

Table 2-9 provides the descriptions for the fields in the antenna pointing page.

Table 2-9. Antenna Pointing

Menu Item Description
Receiver Displays the receiver type.
RF Frequency Describes the RF frequency used.
Modulation Displays the modulation options.

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Menu Item Description

Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate selected by the
installer.
Rolloff Displays the roll-off value.
Satellite Longitude Displays the longitude of the satellite.
Satellite Longitude Direction Displays the satellite longitude direction.

2.4.5 Cross Polarization/P1dB

Use this option to control the transmission of a test signal (either a CW or a PN modulated
carrier) that can be used to find the P1dB compression point of the BUC or to adjust the
polarization alignment and check the separation between the cross polarizations.

Figure 2-15. Cross Polarization

Table 2-10 describes the fields in the cross polarization page.

Table 2-10. Cross Polarization

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

Transmit Frequency
RF Uplink Frequency Displays the Transmit RF
Uplink Frequency at which
the router would transmit.
BUC LO Frequency Displays the BUC LO
Frequency that is
automatically populated
from the terminal option
file.

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Table 2-10. Cross Polarization

Menu Item Sub-menu Item Description

L-Band Tx Frequency Displays the L-Band Tx
Frequency that is
calculated based on the RF
uplink frequency and BUC
LO frequency.
Transmit Power
Adjust L-Band Transmit Power Displays the power value set
by the installer.
Modulator
Modulation Displays the modulation
options.
Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate
selected by the installer.
Receiver Displays the receiver type.

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3 Commissioning a
Terminal

This chapter describes how to commission a satellite router. Commissioning is the process of
preparing a satellite router to be able to properly transmit in a network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Section 3.1, Introduction on page 27
• Section 3.2, Software Upgrade on page 28
• Section 3.3, Manual Antenna Pointing (without OpenAMIP) on page 28
• Section 3.4, Cross-Polarization Test on page 33

3.1 Introduction
Commissioning is the process of preparing a terminal to be able to properly transmit in a
network.

NOTE: For commissioning a remote with manual antenna, see Manual Antenna
Pointing (without OpenAMIP) on page 28. For commissioning a remote with
automatic antennas, see Cross-Polarization Test on page 33.

To commission a remote using the Terminal WUI, click Commissioning > Commissioning
Wizard. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. Commissioning Menu

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Once the user clicks the Commissioning Wizard, the commissioning procedure starts with the
following page:

Figure 3-2. Commissioning Wizard

3.2 Software Upgrade

See Loading Packages using the Terminal WUI on page 19 and Loading Option Files using the
Terminal WUI on page 20.

3.3 Manual Antenna Pointing (without OpenAMIP)

Follow the procedure in this section only if a remote is being commissioned with a manual
antenna.

Selecting a Site
A comprehensive site survey is beyond the scope of this guide. However, keep the following
general guidelines in mind when selecting the site:
• Select a level surface that is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet.
• Avoid proximity to other transmitters.
• Avoid exposing others to incident radiation.
• Verify a clear line-of-sight to the satellite.
• Consider availability of electrical power and routing of cables (power, IFL, LAN).
• Verify that the coaxial IF cables (Tx, Rx) can reach the Satellite Router from the selected
antenna location. RG-6 cable may be used up to a distance of 250 feet. If the run is
longer, RG-11 cable must be used up to a maximum distance of 500 feet.
• Ensure that cables do not cross roads or foot-traffic areas.

Assembly
Assemble the antenna and mount by following the manufacturer’s assembly instructions. After
installation, ensure that:
• The antenna base is fixed on a stable surface that will not shift.
• Ballast is installed on the antenna base (to combat wind).

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• The mast pipe is plumb.

Orientation
The following section describes antenna orientation principles generally applicable to all site
installations, illustrated with a typical VSAT antenna configuration. Magnetic variation and
elevation offset principles are discussed in detail.

NOTE: The antenna may not be identical to the antenna used in this example. See
the antenna manufacturer’s instructions for specific information.

Magnetic Variation
Magnetic variation (also referred to as “declination”) is the difference between the true
heading referenced to the geographic North Pole, and the magnetic heading as registered on a
magnetic compass. The magnitude and direction of magnetic variation differs depending upon
the geographic location. Magnetic variation changes slowly with time.
Figure 3-3 illustrates magnetic variation in the United States. More detailed, up-to-date maps
are available on the Internet, and must be consulted for the latest data.

Figure 3-3. Example: Magnetic Declination

Magnetic variation alters the reading of a magnetic compass with respect to true North. Maps
and map display systems, including the output of the iDirect Look Angle Calculator, are
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readings taken by a magnetic compass to obtain the correct value, referred to as the true
heading.
Magnetic variation is specified in degrees East or West of the agonic line (line of zero
variation), shown as a red dotted line in Figure 3-3. As depicted in the figure, East declination
causes the compass to be deflected to the right of the true heading, while West declination
causes the compass needle to deflect to the left of the true heading. Consequently, add West
declination, and subtract East declination, from the compass reading to obtain the true
heading.
For example, the illustration depicts the 10 West isogonic line passing through Baltimore,
MD. In that location, 10 degrees must be added to the compass indication to obtain the true
heading.

Sighting Antenna Azimuth

When sighting the antenna to determine azimuth, it is important to consider the effect of
large metal objects nearby, which could influence the compass measurement.
Measure from behind the antenna, looking in the direction of the feed horn. Walk around
behind the antenna and watch the compass to determine if the field is uniform or if anomalies
exist.
Use an object in the far background as a target to align the compass. Sight along a line
perpendicular to the plane of the reflector. The back plate of the reflector assembly can
serve as a reference.
Add or subtract the declination in your location to the compass reading. This is the true
heading of the antenna. When aligning the antenna to the value determined by the Look
Angle Calculator, mark the position with a line drawn across the lower section of the azimuth
mount and the pole using an indelible marker.

Elevation Offset
An offset antenna has the virtue of unobstructed antenna aperture, especially beneficial for
VSAT terminals. Reflector optics are modified from a parabola, allowing the feed to be placed
off the mechanical axis. The resulting beam (optical) axis is offset by an angle equal to the
angle between the feed and the mechanical axis. See Figure 3-4.
A typical 1.8 meter antenna has a 22.6 offset, while a typical 1.2 meter antenna has a 17
offset. For example, the antenna reflector elevation required to achieve a beam angle of 50
relative to the horizon is calculated as follows for a 1.8 meter antenna:
50 - 22.6 = 27.4
The reflector back plate is perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the antenna. When the
back plate is vertical (90, the beam elevation is 22.6. To move the beam axis to the desired
50 elevation angle as in the example above, the antenna back plate is elevated from 90 to
117.4 (90 + 27.4) or, depending on the type of inclinometer used, a reading of 62.6(90 -
27.4).
Always refer the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) installation instructions when
installing the antenna and mount. Consult the OEM specifications to determine the offset
angle for the particular antenna being installed.

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Figure 3-4. Antenna Elevation Offset

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Using the Terminal WUI

On the terminal WUI, click Commissioning > Commissioning Wizard. On the Coarse Antenna
Pointing page (see Figure 3-5), read the values on the right-hand side of the page and use
those values to physically point the antenna. Click Save Remote Location and Continue.

Figure 3-5. Antenna Pointing

On the Configure Downstream page (see Figure 3-6), ensure the frequency and other
parameters are correct. Click Continue. To change the frequency or any other parameter,
click Administration > Software and Configuration.

Figure 3-6. Configure Downstream

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NOTE: Before pointing the antenna to the satellite, ensure the highlighted step in
the Fine Antenna Pointing page is followed. Always point the antenna to clear
sky first and mark the measurement.

On the Fine Antenna Pointing page (see Figure 3-7), physically position the antenna to point
to the satellite.

Figure 3-7. Antenna Pointing

Point the antenna (satellite dish) towards the clear sky. Click Start Antenna Pointing to
initialize the graphing of the received signal. Physically start rotating/moving the antenna
towards the direction of the satellite (as calculated in the coarse pointing page). The graph
starts to display an increase in received signal. Direct the antenna to the direction where the
graph displays the highest voltage.
When the Demod Lock Status displays Locked, click Continue.

3.4 Cross-Polarization Test

Overview
Cross-pol isolation is measured over-the-air by the satellite access control center. Be
prepared to contact the Network Operator by telephone.
Transmit cross-pol isolation is maximized in order to limit interference to users on the
opposite polarity of linearly-polarized satellite transponders. Typically, the spacecraft
operator requires a minimum of 30 dB of isolation. To measure this, the terminal must
transmit at a power level at least 30 dB above the noise floor of the transponder. The satellite
access control center measures and compares the received co-pol and cross-pol energy to
determine if the site meets polarity isolation standards.

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VSAT terminals using circularly-polarized feed systems need not perform cross-pol tests.
To Prepare for Cross-Pol Adjustment:
1. Disconnect power from the Satellite Router.
2. Disconnect the receive IF cable from the Satellite Router.
3. Connect the transmit IF cable to the BUC Tx input.
4. Connect power to the Satellite Router.
5. Connect to the satellite router's web user interface using a Web browser.
6. Log in as Admin and click Commissioning > Cross Polarization/P1dB. See Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8. Terminal WUI Cross Polarization Page

Satellite Access
WARNING: Do not click the Turn on Signal until instructed to do so by the
satellite access control center. Clicking the Turn on Signal causes the Satellite
Router to transmit a continuous-wave (CW) signal to the satellite.
While still connected to the Satellite Router, call the Network Operator. The Network
Operator will establish a conference call with the satellite access control center. The access
controller will assign an uplink frequency for performing the cross-pol isolation adjustment.
For a Satellite Router that transmits an SCPC return channel, the assigned test frequency may
be the same as the final operating frequency. For TDMA terminals, cross-pol must be
measured at a test frequency different from the traffic-carrying channel.

Preparation
Follow the steps below to prepare for satellite access and cross-pol adjustment:

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To Prepare for Satellite Access:

1. Loosen the fasteners securing the feed, as well as the hose clamp on the BUC, so that the
entire assembly (feed, BUC, and LNB) rotates freely.
2. Provide the final antenna pointing voltage reading to the Network Operator. The Network
Operator records the value.
3. Obtain the test frequency from the satellite access controller.
4. Under Commissioning > Cross Polarization/P1dB, under RF Uplink Frequency
(Figure 3-8) enter the test frequency.

NOTE: The BUC LO Frequency is read from the options file loaded on the Satellite
Router. Using the RF Uplink Frequency and BUC LO Frequency, the L-band TX
Frequency is calculated automatically.

5. Verify with the Network Operator that the displayed L-band TX Frequency is correct.
6. In Adjust Transmit Power, set power to -35 dBm.

Performing Cross-Pol Adjustment

During adjustment of the antenna feed, the satellite access controller observes the
transmitted signal on a spectrum analyzer, switching from co-pol to cross-pol to compare
levels. The controller will ask for power to be increased until sufficient energy is available to
detect the cross-pol signal. At that time a polarity adjustment is made. The controller may
ask for more changes in transmit power and additional polarity adjustments as needed until
the required level of isolation is achieved.
The access controller will not specify a transmit power in absolute terms, such as -35 dBm or
-20 dBm. Instead, the controller will ask for power increases or decreases in relative terms,
such as a 1 dB increase, or a 2 dB decrease. Perform the following procedure when instructed
by the access controller.
To Start the CW Carrier and Adjust TX Polarity Isolation:
1. On the Terminal WUI, click Turn On Signal (Figure 3-8).
2. In the terminal WUI, adjust the transmit power as instructed by the access controller by
selecting the appropriate power value in the Transmit Power section of the Cross
Polarization screen. (See Figure 3-8)
3. At the instruction of the access controller, rotate the feed slowly in one direction. Move
the assembly in small (1/2) increments.
4. Wait for the access controller to make a measurement. The access controller may say to
continue moving the feed in the same direction, or to reverse direction. Continue as
directed until the required isolation is achieved.
5. Secure all fasteners and the hose clamp.
It may be necessary to re-peak azimuth and elevation in order to achieve sufficient cross-pol
isolation. The access controller may ask for fine adjustments in azimuth or elevation before
repeating the cross-pol adjustment. Follow the directions of the access controller. Securely
fasten all antenna axes after peaking and isolation have been optimized.

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After Securing the Antenna

Wait for the access controller to verify that cross-pol isolation and peaking did not change due
to tightening of the antenna axis fixing hardware. Confirm that the Network Operator has
recorded the final cross-pol isolation value.
When directed to modulate the test carrier, perform the following:
1. Using the Terminal WUI, on the Cross Polarization/P1dB page (see Figure 3-8):
a. In the Modulation field of the Modulator section, select BPSK.
b. Enter the Symbol Rate as directed.
c. Click Turn On Signal.

Using the Terminal WUI

On the Terminal WUI, click Commissioning > Commissioning Wizard. On the Cross
Polarization test page (see Figure 3-9), under CW Transmit Frequency, enter the RF Uplink
Frequency. The BUC LO and L-Band Tx Frequency are automatically displayed.

Figure 3-9. Cross Polarization test

NOTE: The satellite provider should provide the RF Uplink Frequency and the NOC
operator should provide the Adjust L-Band Transmit Power.

Under Transmit Power, select the Adjust L-Band Transmit Power from the drop-down box.
Click Turn on Signal once the RF Uplink Frequency and Adjust L-Band Transmit Power are
entered. The router starts transmitting CW (continuous waves) at the specified frequency and
transmit power.

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The user can increase or decrease the frequency and transmit power. Once the CW is
transmitted accurately at the desired level, click Turn off signal and Complete to stop
transmitting CW.
Click Continue. The Exit Commissioning Mode page is displayed.

Figure 3-10. Exit Commissioning Mode

Click Exit Commissioning Mode to complete commissioning the terminal.

Figure 3-11. Commissioning Complete

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Appendix A Acronyms and
Abbreviations

The list in this appendix is meant to be generic and may contain acronyms and abbreviations not found
in this manual and some terms may not be defined based on industry standards of knowledge.

0…9
16APSK Sixteen Amplitude and Phase Shift Keying
8PSK Eight Phase Shift Keying

A
A-TDMA Adaptive Time Division Multiple Access
ABS Automatic Beam Switching
AC Alternating Current
ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation
ACS Antenna Control System
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
APSK Amplitude and Phase-shift keying
AWG American Wire Gauge
AZ Azimuth

B
BB BaseBand
BIM Below-Decks Interface Module
BIST Built-In Self-Test
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
BPN BUC Part Number
BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying
BSN BUC Serial Number

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BUC Block Up Converter ETSI European Telecommunications
Standards Institute

C
F
C/N Carrier to Noise ratio
FCC Federal Communication Commission
CBIT Continuous Built In Test
FEC Forward Error Correction
CDR Critical Design Review
FID Functional ID
CIR Committed Information Rate
FMECA Failure Mode Effects Criticality
CPE Customer Premise Equipment
Analysis
CPU Central Processing Unit
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
FS Functional Specification
CSA Canadian Space Agency

G
D
G/T Gain over Temperature
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
GHz GigaHertz
dB deciBel
GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output
dBi deciBel isotropic
GPS Global Positioning System
dBm deciBel milli-Watt
dBW deciBel Watt H
DC Direct Current
HCP High-Capacity Payload
DDR Double Data Rate
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol I
DNS Domain Name Service IBIT Initiated Built In Test
DVB-S2
ICD Interface Control Document
Digital Video Broadcasting over
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
Satellite, Second Generation
iDX Evolution Software System

E IEC International Electrotechnical

Commission
EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
IFL Inter-Facility Link
Eb/N0 Bit Energy to Noise Power Spectral
IF Intermediate-frequency
Density ratio
IP Ingress Protection
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read-Only Memory IP Internet Protocol
EL Elevation IR Information Rate
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility

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K O
kbps kilobit per second OAE Outside Antenna Equipment

kHz kilohertz ODU Outdoor Unit

KRFU Ku/Ka-band Radio Frequency Unit OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

ksps kilosymbol per second OMT Orthogonal-Mode Transducer

OpenAMIP Open Antenna-Modem Interface
Protocol
L
OTA Over The Air
LAN Local Area Network
OTP One Time Programmable
LDPC Low-Density Parity Coding
LED Light Emitting Diode
P
LNB Low Noise Block Converter
PA Power Amplifier
LOS Loss of Signal
PAST Person-Activated Self-Test
LRU Line-Replaceable Unit
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PC Personal Computer
M
PDR Preliminary Design Review
Mbps Megabits per second
PLL Phased Locked Loop
Mcps Megachips per second
PSK Phase Shift Keying
MES Mobile Earth Station
PSU Power Supply Unit
MF-TDMA Multi-Frequency TDMA
MHz Megahertz
Q
MID Manufacturer ID
QEF Quasi Error Free
MIL-STD US Military Standard
QoS Quality of Service
MODCOD Modulation and Coding
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
Msps Mega Symbols per Second
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
R
MTBUR Mean Time Between Unscheduled
Removals RF Radio Frequency
RGMII Reduced Gigabit Media Independent
Interface
N
RMS Root Mean Square
NAND Not AND
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
NF Noise Figure
ROM Read-Only Memory
NOR Not OR
RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indication

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Rx or RX Receive WFQ Weighted Fair Queuing
WGS Wideband Global SATCOM
S
SAS Satellite Access Station X
SCPC Single Channel Per Carrier
SGMII Serial Gigabit Media Independent X
Interface
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
Z
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SRS Systems Requirement Specification
SRU Shop Replaceable Unit
SSB Single Side Band

T
TBD To Be Defined
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TFI Terminal Functional ID
TMI Terminal Manufacturer ID
TPCFEC Turbo Product Code FEC
TPN Terminal Part Number
TSN Terminal Serial Number
TTC Terminal Transmit Control
Tx or TX Transmit

U
UDP Universal Data Protocol
UL Underwriters Laboratories

V
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VDC Volts Direct Current
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal

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Locking

Soft, temporary, and hard locking for an iQ Desktop remote requires a unique Locking Key for
each satellite router in combination with a Network Key and a randomly generated
Confirmation Word to securely lock satellite routers to a network.
An iQ Desktop can be configured with a hard (permanent) lock. However, during the
configuration of a hard lock, the network operator may choose to create a temporary lock.
This is to allow a network operator to test the lock for the first iQ Desktop in order to verify
operation, and to record the Netkey Fingerprint that is returned.
A hard locked satellite router cannot be unlocked; it must be returned to iDirect for a
Non-Warranty RMA hardware replacement. A Netkey Fingerprint can help to avoid errors when
locking the satellite router. The fingerprint identifies the network for the satellite router
without revealing the Network Key on the satellite router.
A remote locked with a Soft Lock can be unlocked by entering the Confirmation Word
provided when the lock was performed. If the Confirmation Word is lost, the soft lock cannot
be disengaged. In order to unlock the remote, it must be returned to iDirect for a Non-
Warranty RMA hardware replacement.
Remote locking is performed at the operator’s own risk. Non-Warranty RMA charges (plus all
shipping) apply to all satellite routers returned to iDirect for the purpose of removing a
network lock.

WARNING: It is possible to remove a soft lock or temporary lock using the

Terminal WUI. However, it is not possible to remove a hard lock using the Terminal
WUI. Removing a hard lock requires returning the satellite router to iDirect for a
Non-Warranty RMA hardware replacement.

NOTE: Non-Warranty RMA and shipping charges apply to all satellite routers
returned to iDirect for the purpose of removing a network lock.

This appendix contains the following sections:

• Locking an iQ Desktop on page 44
• Configuring the Network Key on page 44
• Performing a Temporary Lock on page 44
• Performing a Soft Lock on page 46

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• Performing a Hard Lock on page 48

• Non-Warranty RMA Required to Remove Remote Locks on page 49

B.1 Locking an iQ Desktop

Temporary, Soft, and/or Hard locking an iQ Desktop requires the following:
1. Creating the Network Key at the network level in iBuilder, and applying the changes. See
Configuring the Network Key on page 44.
2. Connecting to the satellite router to be locked and entering the Network Key.
3. Generating the Netkey Fingerprint and Confirmation Word, and recording their values.
4. Entering the Confirmation Word and locking the remote.

B.2 Configuring the Network Key

Remote Locking of any sort requires the creation of a Network Key before locking the satellite
routers to a network. Create the Network Key by configuring the following custom key on the
Custom tab for the network in iBuilder:
[NETWORK_DEFINITION]
net_key = <Network Key>
where <Network Key> is a string of between 5 and 64 alphanumeric characters.
After configuring the custom key in iBuilder, propagate the key to all satellite routers in the
network by applying the changes to the network.
During operation, if a locked satellite router receives a Network Key message containing a
Network Key that is different from the key set on the satellite router, the satellite router
immediately stops sending upstream messages.

B.3 Performing a Temporary Lock

Performing an optional Temporary Lock allows a network operator to test the locking of the
first iQ Desktop, to verify operation, and to record the Netkey Fingerprint that is returned.
Perform the following steps to temporarily lock the first iQ Desktop in a network.
1. Using a Web browser, connect to the satellite router to be locked and log on as
developer. See Figure 1-1.

NOTE: Locking a satellite router requires an developer login.

2. In the browser address bar, type /#admin-netlock to the right of the IP address. For
example:
https://192.168.0.1/#admin-netlock
The Admin Netlock page is displayed. See Figure B-1.

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NOTE: If the satellite router is locked, only the Lock Status section of the
page appears.

Figure B-1. Network Lock Page

3. In the Lock Status section, verify State is listed as Unlocked.

4. In the Netkey field, enter the Network Key obtained at Configuring the Network Key on
page 44.
5. Click Lock. The Lock Remote section expands to show the following fields:
• Netkey
• Netkey Fingerprint
• Confirmation Word

NOTE: When locking the satellite router, use the Netkey Fingerprint to catch
typographical errors and prevent accidentally locking the satellite router to the
wrong network. Record the Netkey Fingerprint value returned when locking the
first satellite router to a network. When locking subsequent satellite routers,
verify that the Netkey Fingerprint has the same value before confirming the lock.

6. Perform the following actions:

a. Verify the Netkey.
b. Record the value of the Netkey Fingerprint.
c. Record the Confirmation Word that appears.

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See Figure B-2.

Figure B-2. Entering the Confirmation Word

7. Click Confirm. The Lock Status section displays the State as Temporarily locked.

B.4 Performing a Soft Lock

Perform the following steps to soft lock the first iQ Desktop to a network.
1. Using a Web browser, connect to the satellite router to lock and log on as developer. See
Figure 1-1.

NOTE: Locking a satellite router requires developer privileges.

2. In the browser address bar, type /#admin-netlock to the right of the IP address. For
example:
https://192.168.0.1/#admin-netlock
This Network Lock page appears. See Figure B-1.

NOTE: If the satellite router is locked, only the Lock Status section of the
page appears.

3. In the Lock Status section, verify State displays Unlocked.

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4. In the Lock Remote section, select Soft from the Lock type drop-down list.
5. In the Netkey field, enter the Network key obtained at Configuring the Network Key on
page 44. See Figure B-3.

Figure B-3. Soft Lock Admin Netlock

6. Click Lock. The Lock Remote section expands to show the following fields:
• Netkey Fingerprint
• Confirmation Word

NOTE: When locking the satellite router, use the Network Key Fingerprint to catch
typographical errors and prevent accidentally locking the satellite router to the
wrong network. Record the Network Key Fingerprint value returned when locking
the first satellite router to a network. When locking subsequent satellite routers,
verify that the Network Key Fingerprint has the same value before confirming the
lock.

7. Perform the following actions:

a. Review the warning at the bottom of the page
b. Verify the Netkey.
c. Verify the value of the Netkey Fingerprint matches the value recorded in Section A3,
Step 7.b.
d. Record the Confirmation Word.

WARNING: Recording the Confirmation Word is critical. Without the

Confirmation Word, the unit will have to be returned to iDirect under
Non-Warranty RMA repair.

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NOTE: Each remote has a unique Conformation Word. It may necessary to

maintain and table/database of each remote model, serial number, and
Confirmation Word.
e. Enter the Confirmation Word in the designated area.
8. Click Confirm. The Lock Status section shows the State is Soft locked.

B.5 Performing a Hard Lock

A hard lock permanently burns the Locking Key into the remote hardware using the generated
Confirmation Word.

WARNING: It is possible to remove a soft lock or temporary lock using the

Terminal WUI. However, it is not possible to remove a hard lock using the Terminal
WUI. Removing a hard lock requires returning the satellite router to iDirect for a
Non-Warranty RMA hardware replacement.

To hard lock a remote into the network, do the following:

1. In a Web browser, connect to the satellite router to be locked and log on as developer at
the Terminal WUI. See Figure 1-1.

NOTE: Locking a satellite router requires an developer login.

2. In the browser address bar, type /#admin-netlock to the right of the IP address. For
example:
https://192.168.0.1/#admin-netlock
This Network Lock appears. See Figure B-4.

Figure B-4. Network Lock Page

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NOTE: If the satellite router is locked, only the Lock Status section of the page
appears.

3. In the Lock Status section, verify State displays Unlocked.

4. In the Remote Lock section, select Hard from the Lock type drop-down list.
5. At the Netkey field, enter the Network Key obtained in Locking an iQ Desktop on
page 44.
6. Click Lock. The Lock Status section expands to display the following fields:
• Netkey
• Netkey Fingerprint
• Confirmation Word

NOTE: When locking the satellite router, use the Network Key Fingerprint to catch
typographical errors and prevent accidentally locking the satellite router to the
wrong network. Record the Network Key Fingerprint value returned when locking
the first satellite router to a network. When locking subsequent satellite routers,
verify that the Network Key Fingerprint has the same value before confirming the
lock.

7. Perform the following actions:

a. Review the warning at the bottom of the page
b. Verify the Netkey.
c. Verify the value of the Netkey Fingerprint matches the value recorded in Performing
a Temporary Lock
d. Enter the Confirmation Word in the designated area.

WARNING: The following step will permanently lock the satellite router to the
network. Only a hardware replacement can reverse this lock.

8. Click Confirm. A window opens showing the lock status of the satellite router.

NOTE: Repeat these procedures to lock additional remotes.

B.6 Non-Warranty RMA Required to Remove Remote

Locks
It is not possible to change or remove a lock on an iQ Desktop. In order to unlock the satellite
router, return it to iDirect for a Non-Warranty RMA hardware replacement.

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NOTE: RMA and shipping charges apply to all satellite routers returned to iDirect
for the purpose of removing a network lock.

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