Installing outdoor equipment and antenna pointing, Chapter – Hughes SATELLITE HN9000 User Manual

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Chapter

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Installing outdoor equipment and antenna pointing

After you enter the installation parameters on the Installation Parameters screen
and click Submit Installation Parameters, the satellite modem enters pointing
mode. This allows you to point the antenna.

Topics:

Installing the IFL cables

Pointing the antenna

This section provides some general information about antenna installation and
pointing, especially as these tasks relate to modem installation. For complete
instructions on installing antenna mounts, antennas (including radio assemblies)
and pointing, refer to the manuals listed in

Instructions for other terminal

components

on page 9.

The HN9000 satellite modem can be used with a .74 m or .98 m two-way satellite
antenna. Assemble and install the antenna assembly according to the antenna
installation manual. If you do not have the antenna installation manual, find the
required antenna type and model on the Installation Reference Sheet. Then find
the installation manual for the specified antenna on your installation support
web site. The antenna and satellite modem are shipped in separate boxes.

When you install the antenna assembly, read and follow all safety alerts and
instructions in the antenna installation manual and in the Antenna Site
Preparation and Mount Installation Guide
(1035678-0001).

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