Hughes SATELLITE HN9000 - Manual (Page 46)

develop later. Therefore, successful modem operation is not an indication that the cables
are adequately tightened.
2. Make sure neither the satellite modem nor the customer’s computer are connected to an
Ethernet device.
Note: Do not connect any device to the satellite modem at this time except the installer
laptop computer. Ethernet devices may only be connected to the modem after it is
installed and commissioned.
Pointing the antenna
Make sure you have the DAPT and the correct squinter for the radio assembly to be installed.
You will need these tools to point the antenna.
1. Go outside to the antenna location.
2. Follow the procedure explained in the Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001)
to point the antenna using the DAPT and squinter.
When you finish the pointing procedure, a screen message on the DAPT asks if you want to
store the pointing information in the satellite modem. If you answer yes, the modem exits
pointing mode. When the modem finishes downloading the pointing information, the DAPT
displays a
Pointing Done message.
3. Make sure you see the Pointing Done message on the DAPT.
Do not remove the DAPT until you see the Pointing Done message.
4. Remove the DAPT and connect the receive IFL cable from the satellite modem to the LNB
on the radio assembly.
At this point the modem automatically begins the process of commissioning—which includes
registering with the NOCC, downloading operational software, and related activities.
5. Go back inside to complete installation of the modem.
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Installing outdoor equipment and antenna
pointing
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