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with the satellite network, you connect the modem to the customer’s computer. During modem
installation the installer laptop computer must be directly connected to the modem without any
intervening connection.
Connect the installer laptop to the modem:
1. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your laptop computer directly to the modem's LAN port,
as shown in
Figure 11: Connecting the installer’s laptop computer to the modem on page
20.
Do not connect the installer laptop to the modem through an Ethernet router or switch.
Figure 11: Connecting the installer’s laptop computer to the modem
2. Make sure the satellite modem is not connected to the customer’s computer.
3. If you are running firewall software on the laptop computer, disable it until you complete
installation of the modem.
The LAN LED on the front of the modem should now be on.
Entering the installation parameters
Prerequisites:
• Before proceeding, make sure the link-local IP address 169.254.0.1 is set up on the installer
laptop computer as explained in Setting the installer laptop IP address .
• For this task you need the Installation Reference Sheet, which lists parameters you need to
enter on screens displayed by the modem’s installation software.
Installation of the satellite modem is accomplished through actions performed by the installer,
network and installation software, and interaction between the satellite modem and the NOCC.
After powering up the modem, the installer enters required parameters. Then, before installation
can continue, the installer must accurately point the antenna.
Enter information about the site, satellite, antenna, and radio, as explained in this section. Enter
the values shown on the Installation Reference Sheet. Be sure to enter the information correctly
or you may not be able to successfully install the modem.
1. Start a web browser on your laptop computer.
HN9000 Satellite Modem Installation Guide
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