Modem MDM3100 IP por satélite

Módem satélite MDM3300

Manual de usuario

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Tabla de contenido

1 Copyright ................................................ .................................................. .......... 1

2 Acerca de este manual .............................................. ................................................ 2

2.1 Precauciones y símbolos .............................................. .................................................. ............................... 2

2.2 Precauciones de seguridad importantes .............................................. .................................................. ..................... 2

3 Modem Descripción ............................................... ............................................. 3

3.1 Panel frontal del módem ......................... ..................................................................................................... ..... . 3

3.2 Panel ModemBack ............................................... .................................................. .................................... 4

3.3 Fuente de alimentación ............................................... .................................................. ............................................ 5

4 ModemWeb Interface ............................................... ......................................... 6

4.1 Conexión del módem al ordenador ........................................... .................................................. 6 ....

4.2 Acceso a la interfaz ModemWeb ............................................. .................................................. .......... 7

4.3 Descripción general Interfaz Web .............................................. .................................................. ............................. 8

4.3.1 Disponer general ............................................ .................................................. ...................................... 8

4.3.2 Estructura del menú ............................................. .................................................. ...................................... 9

4.4 Barra de estado ............................................... .................................................. ................................................ 10

4.4.1 Ethernet LED ............................................. .................................................. ........................................ 10

4.4.2 LED vía satélite ............................................. .................................................. ........................................ 10

4.4.3 Software LED ............................................. .................................................. ....................................... 10

4.4.4 Al reiniciar el módem ............................................ .................................................. .......................... 11

4.5 Estado de terminal de ............................................... .................................................. ........................................ 12

4.5.1 Introducción .............................................. .................................................. ......................................... 12

4.5.2 Descripción general .............................................. .................................................. ............................................. 13

[Link] Ethernet Descripción general ............................................. .................................................. ......................... 13

[Link] Satélite general ............................................. .................................................. .......................... 13

[Link] Versión de software ............................................. .................................................. ........................... 14

4.5.3 Estadísticas de la interfaz ............................................. .................................................. ................................ 14

4.6 Instalación de terminales ............................................... .................................................. ................................ 15

4.6.1 Introducción .............................................. .................................................. ......................................... 15

4.6.2 Selección de la unidad exterior ........................................... .................................................. ..................... dieciséis

4.6.3 Selección de la viga de punto ........................................... .................................................. ........................ 17

4.6.4 Indicar la antena ............................................ .................................................. ............................. 18

[Link] Señalando Manual ............................................. .................................................. ............................ 18

[Link] señalando automáticamente ............................................. .................................................. ........................ 22

4.6.5 Descarga de software ............................................. .................................................. .............................. 23

4.6.6 Validación de la instalación ............................................ .................................................. ...................... 24

[Link] La aceptación de la exención de responsabilidad ............................................ .................................................. ............... 25

[Link] Introducción de la ubicación ............................................ .................................................. ................... 26

[Link] Validación .............................................. .................................................. ..................................... 29

4.7 Configuración del terminal ............................................... .................................................. ............................ 30

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4.7.1 Interfaz Ethernet ............................................. .................................................. ................................ 30

[Link] ver la configuración de la interfaz Ethernet .......................................... .......................................... 30

[Link] Los parámetros de la interfaz Ethernet ......................................... ........................................... 31

[Link] Modificación de la configuración de la interfaz Ethernet .......................................... .................................. 32

4.7.2 Interfaz satélite ............................................. .................................................. ................................. 32

[Link] Visualización de la configuración de la interfaz satélite .......................................... ...................................... 33

[Link] Los parámetros de la interfaz de satélite ......................................... ............................................ 34

[Link] Editar la configuración de interfaz satélite .......................................... ............................................ 35

4.7.3 Antena Controlling ............................................. .................................................. ............................. 37

4.7.4 Unidad exterior ............................................. .................................................. ........................................ 40

[Link] Introducción .............................................. .................................................. .................................. 40

[Link] Parámetros de visualización de la unidad exterior ........................................... .................................................. .... 41

[Link] Configuración ODU Editar general ........................................... .................................................. ..... 45

[Link] Parámetros Editar tipo de unidad exterior .......................................... .................................................. . 46

[Link] añadir parámetros de la unidad exterior ........................................... .................................................. ......... 47

4.7.5 Multicast .............................................. .................................................. .............................................. 49

[Link] ver la configuración de multidifusión ........................................... .................................................. ..... 49

[Link] Parámetros La multidifusión ............................................ .................................................. .............. 49

[Link] Editar la configuración de multidifusión ........................................... .................................................. ...... 50

4.8 Información del dispositivo ............................................... .................................................. ............................................... 51

4.8.1 Software .............................................. .................................................. .............................................. 51

4.8.2 Hardware .............................................. .................................................. ............................................ 52

4.9 Diagnóstico ................................................ .................................................. ............................................. 53

Informe de diagnóstico 4.9.1 ............................................. .................................................. ................................ 53

4.9.2 Generación de un archivo de registro ............................................ .................................................. .............................. 54

4.9.3 Contadores de rendimiento ............................................. .................................................. ......................... 55

4.10 Prueba ................................................ .................................................. .................................................. ..... 56

4.10.1 Descripciones de las Pruebas ............................................. .................................................. ............................... 57

[Link] Prueba de hardware ............................................. .................................................. ............................. 57

[Link] Prueba de Software ............................................. .................................................. .............................. 57

[Link] Prueba LAN ............................................. .................................................. ..................................... 58

[Link] Prueba de conexión vía satélite ............................................ .................................................. ............. 58

[Link] Prueba de Tráfico ............................................. .................................................. .................................. 59

4.10.2 Resultados de la prueba en pantalla .......................................... .................................................. ....................... 60

4.10.3 Prueba de exportar los resultados ............................................ .................................................. ............................. 61

5 Modo Experto ............................................... .................................................. .... 62

5.1 Inicio de sesión como Experto .............................................. .................................................. ........................................ 62

5.2 Funcionalidad adicional en modo experto ............................................ .................................................. ...... 63

5.2.1 Configuración .............................................. .................................................. ....................................... 64

[Link] Editar la configuración de interfaz satélite .......................................... ............................................ 64

[Link] Configuración del satélite - Seleccione una viga ......................................... ............................................... 64

[Link] Configuración del satélite - Añadir un haz ......................................... .................................................. . 66

[Link] editar o añadir parámetros de unidad exterior ......................................... .................................................. 66

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5.2.2 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................. 67

[Link] Demodulator Statistics ................................................................................................................. 67

5.2.3 Installation Carrier ............................................................................................................................... 71

[Link] Installation Carrier Settings .......................................................................................................... 72

[Link] Installation Carrier Control .. ..................................................................................................... ... . 73

6 Appendix A - Acronyms ................................................................................... 74

7 Appendix B - Licenses ..................................................................................... 76

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About this Manual User Manual MDM3X00

2 About this Manual

This user manual is intended for the user of the MDM3100 IP Satellite Modem and MDM3300 Satellite Modem. It provides a
description of the modem and a detailed description of how to use the GUI (Graphical User Interface).

2.1 Cautions and Symbols

The following symbols appear in this manual:

A caution message indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also refer to a procedure or practice that, if not correctly followed, could result in equipment
damage or destruction.

A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of your equipment, including helpful
hints, shortcuts or important reminders.

A reference message is used to direct to a location in a document with related document or a web-link.

2.2 Important Safety Precautions

Please first read the safety precautions which can be found on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.

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3 Modem Description

3.1 Modem Front Panel

Nr What Description

1 Power LED Blue continuous - when powered up.

2 RX indicator LED Blue continuous - forward satellite signaling receiving.

3 TX indicator LED Blue blinking - traffic transmitting via the satellite link.

4 Warning LED Yellow continuous - when the terminal is not logged on

to the satellite network.

5 LAN indicator LEDs • Blue continuous - Link layer status.

• Blue blinking - Ethernet frames are received or transmitted.

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3.2 Modem Back Panel

Nr What Description

1 24 V power cable Power connector.

connector

2 TX connector Indoor connection for the transmit coax cable.

3 Earthing Technical earth connection; used when the modem is installed within a rack to ensure
that all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same technical earth
connection
potential.

Note: The grounding thread of the device must be connected according to

the local regulations.

4 RX connector Indoor connection for the receive coax cable.

5 Fan connector Connection for the optional fan kit. For

future use - not yet supported.

6 Gigabit Ethernet cable Connection for the LAN, type RJ-45 (Ethernet cable).
connectors
• Left LED (orange continuous): Link layer status.

• Right LED (orange blinking): Ethernet frames are received or transmitted.

7 Reset button Multi-functional button:

• Press once briefly (hold less than 5 seconds) to reboot the modem.

• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to perform a Factory Reset. This will
reboot the modem and change all IP-settings back to the default factory
settings.

8 USB Port For future use - not yet supported.

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3.3 Power Supply

• Universal input range: nominal 100–240 Volt /50–60 Hz

• IEC60320/C14 socket

• CE approved

• Output 24 V / 5 A

• Plug 4-pin Power DIN

Optionally a power unit is orderable which can serve as BUC power supply (if the BUC requires 48 V
or more power than the 80 W the MDM3100 can deliver).

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4 ModemWeb Interface

4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer

• Plug the network cable in the modem's and your computer's Ethernet ports.

• Connect the power adapter provided in the box gently to the modem and a wall outlet. The result should
resemble like the figure below:

Check if your computer is set to DHCP.

This way the computer can receive an IP address from the modem.

To check and/or change your IP settings, please refer to the help pages of the Operating System
on your computer.

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4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface

In the normal operational mode a connected computer should be configured in DHCP mode to retrieve an IP address
automatically and to retrieve the DNS server. The modem acts as a DHCP server for the computer.

Browse to the web interface

» Type the modem's address in the address bar of the browser: [Link].

The first time your modem starts up, you are prompted for the Expert password in order to start the installation procedure.

If your modem has already been installed before, you are re-directed to the Status page of the terminal.

When the terminal is not linked to the satellite network, after three minutes, the computer will automatically receive its IP
address, via DHCP, from the modem and you will then be able to browse the web interface.

If no DHCP address is assigned to your terminal: remove the Ethernet cable from your computer, wait a few seconds, and
plug the Ethernet cable back into your computer. If the problem remains, you need to assign a static IP address to your
computer.

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4.3 Overview Web Interface

4.3.1 General Lay Out

Each of the web interface pages contains the same elements.

A - Banner:
The banner contains the Newtec logo, the Air MAC address and the languages in which the GUI can be displayed.

B - Status bar:
The status bar always shows the most important status LEDs. This information
will be specified in the body of the Status page.

C - Menu structure:
On the left hand side of the page the site navigation is found. Click an item to
select it.

D - Body:
The actual content of the web interface is shown in the body. It always shows the page
title and one or more content blocks or forms.

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4.3.2 Menu Structure

• Terminal Status
Check on the device and network status.

• Terminal Installation
Run the installation procedure.

• Terminal Configuration

• Ethernet Interface
Check and alter the Ethernet interface configuration.

• Satellite Interface
Check and alter the Satellite interface configuration.

• Antenna Controlling
Enable automatic pointing mode. Check and alter corresponding ACU settings.

• Outdoor Unit
Check and alter the Outdoor Unit configuration.

• Multicast
Check and alter the Multicast configuration.

• Device Info
Check the Hardware version. Check or alter the software version.

• Diagnostics
Generate a diagnostic report.

• Test
Run tests on the device.

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4.4 Status Bar

4.4.1 Ethernet LED

The Ethernet LED gives the general status of the Ethernet connection to the modem.

LED Color Code Description

Red Connection is not OK.

Yellow Only appears if DHCP is enabled. Connection is OK, but no

DHCP address is given.

Green A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is OK.

4.4.2 Satellite LED

The Satellite LED gives the general status of the Satellite connection to the modem.

LED Color Code Description

Red No connectivity, no valid signal received.

Yellow A valid signal was received.

The terminal is busy logging in on the satellite network.

Green The system is operational and the user is logged in on the satellite network.

4.4.3 Software LED

The Software LED gives the general status of the installed software or the updates.

LED Color Code Description

Red The terminal has a newer software version than the running software version, and the
newer software version was not selected because the software validation process failed.

Yellow The terminal is retrieving new software via satellite. This can
take up to 10 minutes.

Green No problem. The terminal is running with the latest software version.

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4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem

See section Modem Back Panel on page 4  for similarities with the hardware button reboot.

» Click the Reboot link at the right of the status bar to reboot the terminal.

The modem will reboot and return to the Status page. This may take up to one
minute, including satellite link initialization.

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4.5 Terminal Status

4.5.1 Introduction

The Status Page contains two parts as shown in the figure below:

• Overview

This part gives an overview of the modem, demodulator and software state.

• Interface Statistics

This part gives an overview of the modem statistics.

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4.5.2 Overview

[Link] Ethernet Overview

The Ethernet status is indicated by a state description. The possible

modem state descriptions are given below:

Ethernet status Description

Ok A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is OK.

Warning Only appears if DHCP is enabled. Connection is OK, but no

DHCP address is given.

Error Connection is not OK.

[Link] Satellite Overview

The modem state is indicated by a state description. The possible

modem state descriptions are given below:

Modem state Description

Awaiting installer The terminal is waiting for an action of the installer.

action

Satellite The terminal is looking for the satellite network.

network
lookup

Synchronizing The terminal found the satellite network and time synchronization.

Synchronized The terminal is synchronized and can directly log in on the satellite network when IP traffic is
received via the Ethernet interface.

Network login The terminal is trying to log in on the satellite network.

Operational The terminal is logged in.

The return link technology (CPM, HRC or DVB-S2) used by the modem is also shown.

An error message can be displayed. This error message displays the current error status and will be reset when the terminal
has entered the satellite network and the terminal is operational.

Please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM (provided with your modem) for more details on
possible errors and actions needed to resolve the occurring error.

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The demodulator state is built as follows (see the table below for more details):

• -95.0 dBM, Es/No: 23.2 dB, <Satellite network name>

Demodulator Label Value Description

- xx.x dBm Indication of the received signal strength expressed in dBm. This indication
can change when going from pointing mode to operational mode.

Es/No Es/No is an indication of the received signal quality expressed in dB.

This indication can change when going from pointing mode to operational
mode.

Satellite network name Optional satellite network name as specified by the Network Operator.

[Link] Software version

The running software version is indicated by its version number.

4.5.3 Interface Statistics

Modem state Description

Interfaces Ethernet User side interface (Ethernet frames)

interface

Satellite interface Satellite side interface (IP packets)

Directions RX Receive IP traffic of the modem, including all multicast and unicast
traffic, as well as internal management traffic.

TX Transmit IP traffic of the modem, including all transmitted IP packets,

unicast traffic, control & management traffic.

Statistics Volume Total number of received (or

transmitted) bytes.

Packets Received (or transmitted) Ethernet frames or IP packets.

Errors Number of occurred errors.

Dropped Dropped Ethernet frames or IP packets.

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4.6 Terminal Installation

4.6.1 Introduction

• The first time your modem starts up, you are redirected to the Terminal Installation page. The installation procedure
must be performed step by step, and starts with selecting an outdoor unit (see section Selecting the Outdoor Unit on page 16 
).

• If your modem has already been installed before, an overview of the selected installation settings is displayed.

• Click Restart if you want to restart the complete installation procedure.

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4.6.2 Selecting the Outdoor Unit

"Outdoor Unit" is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC.

• Select the outdoor unit type which will be connected to your modem.

Selecting an incorrect outdoor unit type may prevent the modem from logging onto the network.

The supported outdoor unit type(s) are predefined in factory. If, for some reason,

your outdoor unit is not listed, please refer to

Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 47 

• Confirm the selected outdoor unit.

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4.6.3 Selecting the Spot Beam

The spot beams are predefined in factory.

If, for some reason, a new beam has to be added, please refer to
Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam on page 66  .

• Select the beam identifier corresponding to your location and confirm.

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4.6.4 Pointing the Antenna

There are two ways to point the antenna:

1. Manual pointing, using the Point&Play tool

2. Automatic pointing, using an Antenna Control Unit (ACU)

[Link] Manual Pointing

Before proceeding with this step, make sure that:

• Your antenna, LNB and BUC are properly installed. For instructions, refer to its manufacturer's
installation guide.

• The LNB is connected to the RX interface on the modem.

Note: The BUC should not yet be connected to the TX interface.

• If two pointing carriers have been preconfigured, keep the pre-selected carrier. If pointing fails during the procedure,
you will need to repeat this step with the other pointing carrier.

• Click Start Pointing to start the pointing procedure with the Point&Play tool and proceed to the next section: Using the
Point&Play Tool.

• Click Skip Pointing to skip the pointing procedure (use if the antenna is already correctly pointed). You can
proceed to Software Download on page 23  .

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Using the Point&Play Tool

The Point&Play tool helps you to point the antenna correctly. During the pointing procedure, the Point&Play tool can
produce various sounds, each having a specific meaning described below.

High uninterrupted tone (correct tone)

The antenna points to the correct satellite and is receiving the strongest signal. Some fine-pointing might still be required to
find the optimal position of the antenna (highest tone within the high uninterrupted tone range).

Medium or high interrupted tone

The antenna points to the correct satellite but does not receive the strongest signal so far. The pointing procedure
must be continued until an uninterrupted high tone is perceived.

Low uninterrupted tone

The antenna points to a wrong satellite or is not pointing to a satellite.

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To Use the Point&Play Tool

• Connect the TX interface on the modem to the Point&Play tool.

• Connect the earphone to the Point&Play tool. Make sure the Point&Play tool is still switched off.

• Switch on the Point&Play tool by slowly turning the volume wheel until the green LED illuminates. Put on the earphone
and adjust the volume if necessary.

Ensure that the volume of the Point&Play® tool is not set too loud, otherwise damage to your hearing may
occur.

• Start pointing the antenna until you hear the highest possible uninterrupted tone.

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Check the Pointing

• If the antenna is correctly and optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - pointed optimally appears in the
modem webGUI. You can now proceed to the next section: Finishing the Pointing.

• If the antenna is not yet optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - not pointed optimally is displayed.
Continue the pointing procedure until optimal pointing is achieved.

In case of problems, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.

Finishing the Pointing

• Switch off the Point&Play tool.

• Remove the TX cable from the Point&Play tool and connect it to the BUC.

• Back at your computer, click Finish Pointing .

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[Link] Automatic Pointing

This pointing method uses an Antenna Control Unit (ACU) which is connected to the modem via Ethernet.

Antenna pointing information is then exchanged using OpenAMIP (Open Antenna to Modem Interface Protocol).

Automatic pointing is enabled via the Antenna Controlling submenu. Please refer to
Antenna Controlling on page 37  for more details. It is advised to click Restart after enabling automatic pointing.

Pointing starts automatically if the communication between modem and ACU is ok.

Pointing is finished automatically after the ACU has signaled to the modem that it has found the correct satellite.

Use Finish Pointing if the automatic pointing fails and if you want to interrupt the automatic pointing
procedure. This allows to verify the automatic pointing settings or to troubleshoot the issue.

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4.6.5 Software Download

The modem continuously checks for software updates.

• If the software is still up to date, this step is skipped automatically. You can
proceed to the next step: Validating the Installation.

• If a newer software version is available, download will start automatically.

Once the download is complete, the new software is written to flash memory and the modem reboots to activate the new
software. You can now proceed to the next step: Validating the Installation  on page 24  .

You may need to refresh the page of your browser manually after the reboot.

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4.6.6 Validating the Installation

When the previous step is completed, the following screen is shown:

The modem will now check if the quality of the installation needs to be validated. This depends on
your Network Operator.

• If validation is not required, this step is skipped automatically. The following screen appears:

Your modem is now installed.

Depending on your Service Provider, you might need to register first before you can start browsing the web.

• If validation of your terminal installation is required by your Service Provider, please proceed with this section and execute
the following sequence of tasks.

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[Link] Accepting the Disclaimer

As this validation procedure involves sensitive information such as geographical location of the terminal which is
subject to legal restrictions, a disclaimer is presented. Please read the disclaimer message and indicate your
acceptance by clicking Confirm .

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[Link] Entering your Location

The validation of your installation is based on the geographical location of your terminal. There are 2 options to

enter this information:

• Option 1: enter your address.

• Option 2: enter your location's latitude and longitude.

Option 1: Enter your Address

» Enter the address where the terminal is located. At a minimum, your city and country are
required.

» A list of one or more matching locations is displayed.

Select your address from the list and click Next to view your location on a map. If your address is not listed or no
results are displayed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.

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» Click Confirm to accept and proceed.

If this is not your location, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.

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Option 2: Enter your Location

» Enter your location’s latitude and longitude.

These values should be entered in degrees, minutes and seconds notation or in decimal form (using
a dot as a separator). Positive latitude = NORTH, positive longitude = EAST.

» Click Next to continue.

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[Link] Validation

Once the location is confirmed, the validation of the installation starts.

» When the validation is successful, the following screen is shown:

» If the validation fails, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with
your modem.

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4.7 Terminal Configuration

4.7.1 Ethernet Interface

This section describes the interface between the computer and the modem.

[Link] View the Ethernet Interface Configuration

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[Link] The Parameters of the Ethernet Interface

The displayed parameters and their description:

Parameter Description

Ethernet

Eth MAC address MAC address of the Ethernet interface

Management IP address Management IP address of the Ethernet interface

Netmask Network range for the user's LAN

VLAN Overview

Logical Interface Logical interface used on the modem within the network

Virtual Network Name of the virtual network the modem belongs to. An
MDM3x00 can belong to 8 different networks.

Gateway Address (IPv4) IPv4 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs within that
network

Gateway Netmask Network range for the user's LAN within that network
(IPv4)

Gateway Address (IPv6) IPv6 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs within that
network

Gateway Netmask Network range for the user's LAN within that network
(IPv6)

DHCPv4 enabled Indicates whether the DHCP server on the terminal is enabled or not.

• The VLAN Overview parameters are signaled from the hub towards the modem. These parameters are
set by the Service Provider and cannot be edited by the end user.

• In Expert Mode on page 62  , two additional parameters are displayed: DHCP TFTP server & DHCP TFTP
file.

These two parameters are legacy and can be ignored.

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[Link] Modifying the Ethernet Interface Configuration

• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Configuration Ethernet interface to change the Ethernet Settings.

• Edit the parameters to be changed.

• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Ethernet interface to save the new settings.

The Ethernet interface configuration is now saved.

4.7.2 Satellite Interface

This section describes the interface settings between the terminal and the satellite.

The satellite interface settings are predefined in factory. These settings may only be changed upon advice
of your Service Provider!

A satellite beam covers a limited geographical area in which terminals are serviced by the satellite.

The displayed satellite interface settings depend on the beam that was selected during the terminal
installation. Refer to Terminal Installation on page 15  for more information.

Every satellite interface setting consists of:

Initial Receive Carrier

This is the initial receive carrier through which the modem will try to gain access to the network.

Pointing Carrier

This carrier is needed to enable antenna pointing via the Point&Play mechanism or the automatic pointing method. When two
different pointing carriers are assigned to the terminal, the installer can perform his pointing on two different pointing carriers.
At least one pointing carrier must be enabled. Maximum two satellite interface settings per beam can be assigned to the
terminal. This is for redundancy or migration reasons. In case two initial receive and/or pointing carriers are assigned to the
terminal, one preferred carrier is marked.

In case no carrier setting is configured, no carrier setting is shown in the GUI.

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[Link] Viewing the Satellite Interface Configuration

Maximum two initial receive carrier settings and pointing carrier settings can be assigned and displayed. Only the settings
that are enabled are displayed. How to change the satellite interface configuration is described in section Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration on pa
.

If two initial receive carriers are enabled and displayed, the preferred initial receive carrier is marked green. If two
pointing carriers are enabled and displayed, the default pointing carrier is marked green.

The pointing carrier that is used for pointing is selected through the Terminal Installation menu. Refer to Terminal Installation on page 1
for more details.

The parameter values in the figure below are just an example. They are randomly chosen and may
therefore differ from the predefined settings on your modem.

If multiple beams are configured, you can select another beam from the dropdown list in the General section to view its
satellite settings. Changing the active beam is done via the Terminal Installation menu.

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[Link] The Parameters of the Satellite Interface

Parameter Description

Satellite Properties

Polarization Skew angle in degrees applied by the satellite operator. Check with your satellite operator
Skew to know this value.
Value is a positive or negative integer with dotted decimal notation.

Orbital Position Orbital position of the satellite in degrees and East/West selection.

Satellite Latitude Only applicable in case of automatic pointing.

Variance
Value which is typically used for inclined orbit satellites. Check with your satellite operator
to know this value.

Initial Receive Carrier

Default Marker for the default Initial Receive Carrier.

Transport Mode • DVB-S

• DVB-S2 (CCM)

• DVB-S2 (ACM)

Frequency Initial receive frequency (GHz)

Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)

Polarization Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Circular Left

• Circular Right

Pointing Carrier

Default Marker for the default pointing carrier

Transport Mode • DVB-S

• DVB-S2 (CCM)

• DVB-S2 (ACM)

Frequency Initial receive frequency (GHz)

Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)

Polarization Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Circular Left

• Circular Right

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[Link] Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration

Editing the Satellite Interface Configuration can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit
button is not present and the configuration settings are read-only.

• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Satellite Configuration Interface.

• Edit the parameters to be changed.

At least the preferred initial receive carrier and default pointing carrier must be enabled.

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• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Satellite Interface to save the new settings.

The adjusted satellite interface configuration is now ready for use.

Refer to Terminal Installation on page 15  if you want to change the selected beam.

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4.7.3 Antenna Controlling

This submenu is used to enable automatic pointing. Automatic pointing only applies if an Antenna Control Unit ACU is
connected to the modem, as mentioned in Automatic Pointing on page 22  .

• Click Edit and select the Automatic Pointing check box to enable this pointing method.

• Click Save .

• Enter values for the parameters which are used for OpenAMIP communication between the modem and the ACU.

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Parameter Description

ACU IPv4 Address IPv4 address of the ACU.

Modem uses the entered IP address to reach the ACU. Make sure the management
IP address of the modem and the ACU are in the same IP subnet.

ACU TCP Port TCP port of the ACU.

Modem uses the entered TCP port to reach the ACU.

Timeout Requested Keep alive time in which the modem asks the ACU to send its GPS coordinates and
the antenna status.

Timeout Tolerance If the modem does not receive the status within this time interval, the modem switches
back to pointing mode.

Use L-Band Frequency Check box to indicate if modem sends L-band frequency or RF frequency to
the ACU.

TX Polarization Indicates the polarization of the signal transmitted by the modem, as the ACU can
support both co- and cross polarization and might expect this value from the modem.

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Once automatic pointing is enabled, the modem sends the parameters of the default pointing carrier and the outdoor unit
towards the ACU via OpenAMIP messages. Pointing carrier parameters are set as described in Satellite Interface on page 32  . The
ACU uses this data to track the correct satellite.

• Check the monitoring parameters to verify the OpenAMIP communication between modem and ACU.

Parameter Description

Communication Indicates if the TCP communication between modem and ACU is OK or not.
Channel State

Keep Alive Interval Time interval in which the ACU expects feedback from the modem.

Antenna Status Message from the ACU informing the modem about antenna pointing status.
Possible values are:

• OK

• Not OK

• Unknown

TX Allowed Message from the ACU informing the modem that it can transmit a signal.
Transmission is typically allowed after pointing is successfully completed.

Latitude Latitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.

Longitude Longitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.

RX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the ACU and received by the modem.

TX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the modem towards the ACU.

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4.7.4 Outdoor Unit

[Link] Introduction

An "Outdoor Unit" (ODU) is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC. The MDM5000 modem hardware and

software supports several ODU types, but in order to verify the quality of a terminal installation, the system should know which

ODU is actually used. An ODU type is known to the terminal in one of the following ways:

• Normally one or more ODU types are predefined in factory. If only one ODU type is preconfigured, this ODU
will be selected automatically during the installation procedure (see Terminal Installation on page 15  ).

If multiple types are predefined, then the user can select the ODU he is actually using via a dropdown list during
the installation procedure.

• If no ODU types have been preconfigured, the user must first add one or more ODU types before starting the installation
procedure (see Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 47  ).

ODU types are not only configured in the modem, but are also set by the Network Operator in the hub.
Consequently the parameters visible in the modem GUI must match with the ones defined at the hub
side, in order for the modem to be able to transmit and receive. This is particularly important when
adding new ODU types.

The ODU types are not affected by a factory reset of the modem.

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[Link] Display Outdoor Unit Parameters

When selecting the Outdoor Unit configuration from the menu, the parameters of the ODU which was selected during
installation are displayed by default. If multiple outdoor unit types are defined, you can use the dropdown box to select the
ODU for which you want to display the parameters.

Editing or adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit or Add buttons
are not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.

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The displayed parameters and their descriptions are shown in the table below:

Parameter Description

ODU Type Configuration

Active ODU ID Indicates which outdoor unit is active.

ODU Type Id Positive integer used as unique identifier.

• Range 1-32 is reserved for Newtec ODU types.

• Range 33-64 is for user definable ODU types.

ODU Description String used as a description of the selected ODU type.

Power Off Timeout Indicates the time the device is unavailable.

Elevation Offset Future Use

Reflector Type Future Use

Linear Polarization Future Use

Indication

Positive Feed Future Use

Reading

Feed Reading Future Use

When RX Hor

Receive

22 kHz Tone Used to inform the LNB about which frequency band it needs to use. Refer to the LNB
datasheet to know which values to set. Possible values are:

• Off

• On

• Band selection

Voltage Used to inform the LNB about which polarization it needs to use. Refer to the LNB
datasheet to know which values to set. Possible values are:

• Off

• Fixed 13V

• Fixed 18V

• Band selection (if not set via 22 kHz tone)

• Polarization selection

Low Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in low band, which can
typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or
Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one local oscillator frequency needs
to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).

Low Band RF Start Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, which can typically be
found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage
settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Start frequency needs to be set
(as there is no distinction between high and low band).

Low Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, which
can typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in
22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one RF Stop
frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).

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Parameter Description

High Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in high band, which can
typically be found in the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or
Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one local oscillator frequency needs
to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).

High Band RF Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band. Only applicable if ‘Band
Start selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only one
RF Start frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between high and low band).

High Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band. Only
applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not
used, then only one RF Stop frequency needs to be set (as there is no distinction between
high and low band).

Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the RX interface. This input is required for
correct functioning of the current measurement test. (See section Hardware Test on page 57 
).

Transmit

DC output By default a DC output voltage is present on the TX connector. The DC voltage is typically
used to power a BUC.

Make sure to disable the DC output voltage when using a BUC that is
externally powered! Or use a DC blocker to avoid damaging the
externally powered BUC.

BUC 10 MHz By default a 10 MHz output reference frequency is available on the TX connector.
output

Disable the 10 MHz output if the BUC uses an internal reference or is slaved to a
reference source other than the modem.

BUC Synchronized to This parameter is by default enabled.

Modem
In this case, the variations between the clock used by the modem and the BUC are reduced
to a minimum. The advantage is that the terminal logon times are kept as low as possible. In
this way the Maximum Frequency Uncertainty range is limited to a minimum.

When disable the Maximum frequency uncertainty must be increased resulting in a

higher terminal logon times.

It is recommended to enable the BUC 10 MHz Output in combination with this synchronization
parameter. Typically the parameters " BUC 10 MHz Output" and " BUC Synchronized to
Modem" have the same configuration. Only in special uses cases the configuration can differ
from one another. For example when one BUC is used by multiple modems. In this case:

• Enable the BUC 10 MHz Output on only one modem. (This 10 MHz is
used as the reference signal for the BUC.)

• Enable BUC Synchronized to Modem on all modems to keep the devices in sync.

BUC L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used by the BUC, which can typically be found in the
BUC datasheet.

BUC RF Start Minimum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.

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Parameter Description

BUC RF Stop Maximum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.

Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the TX interface. This input is required for
correct functioning of the current measurement test. (See section Hardware Test on page 57 
).

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[Link] Edit General ODU Configuration

• Click Edit to edit the general parameters of an existing outdoor unit type.

• Click Save .

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[Link] Edit Outdoor Unit Type Parameters

Editing an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit button is not present
and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.

• Click Edit to edit the parameters of an existing outdoor unit type.

Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network! Only change outdoor unit
settings when requested by your Service Provider or Network Operator.

The ODU Type ID and ODU Description parameters cannot be edited.

• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Outdoor Unit Parameters to save the new settings.

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[Link] Add Outdoor Unit Parameters

Adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Add button is not present
and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.

When adding a new outdoor unit in the modem, it should also be configured with the exact same settings in
the hub by the Network Operator. If an outdoor unit type in the modem has no matching entry in the hub, the
modem will possibly be prevented from logging onto the network. Please contact your Service Provider or
Network Operator in case of doubt!

• Click Add to create an outdoor unit type.

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• Enter the values for the new ODU type.

Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network! Contact your Service
Provider or Network Operator in case of doubt.

• Click Save in the Web Interface > Add Outdoor Unit Type to save the new settings.

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4.7.5 Multicast

The satellite can send several sessions to a number of satellite terminals at the same time.

This is IP multicasting.
There are two configurations possible in the satellite terminal to receive these programs:

Static IP addresses:

IP addresses where the sessions are received. You will be

provided with these addresses if needed.

IGMP:

A protocol to receive multicast sessions without entering specific IP addresses.

[Link] View the Multicast Configuration

[Link] The Multicast Parameters

The displayed parameters and their description:

Parameter Description

Multicast Mode • Disabled: Multicast mode is disabled.

• Static: The active Multicast Configuration is based on entered

Static Multicast IP Addresses.

• IGMP Dynamic: Dynamic IGMP multicast mode.

Static Multicast IP Maximum 10 multicast IP Addresses can be assigned and active in case
Address 1-10 of Static Multicast Mode.

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[Link] Edit the Multicast Configuration

• Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Multicast configuration to change the Multicast Settings.

• Edit the parameters.

• Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Multicast configuration to save the new settings.

In case an invalid multicast IP address is replacing a valid multicast IP address, the last valid multicast IP
address will still be in use.

A committed multicast configuration is shown to confirm the applied settings:

If "disabled" mode is selected, following screen is shown:

A similar screen is shown if "IGMP Dynamic" mode is selected.

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4.8 Device Info

4.8.1 Software

The modem software is automatically upgraded over the satellite without any user interaction. In general, the only
requirement for an upgrade to be successful is for the modem to have satellite connectivity during the time of upgrade.

To allow a secure modem software upgrade mechanism, the flash memory of the modem can contain two different software
versions. A newly installed software version has to pass an automatic software validation procedure.

• After a successful software validation, the modem is automatically rebooted to activate the new software.

The following table gives a description of the parameters in the Software menu:

Parameter Description

Software Version

Currently Running The currently installed software version is displayed.

Software Version

Alternate Software Only displayed when an alternative software version is present.

Version

• When this software validation process fails, the old software version remains in use. The passive memory bank now
contains a newer software version that did not pass the validation process. In this case, the user has the possibility to
re-trigger the validation process. This situation can occur when a user turns off his modem during the validation process
or when satellite connectivity was not possible to establish during the validation process.

When a newer version is present and validation fails, the software LED is red. Refer to section  Status Bar on page 10 
for more information on the meaning of the software status LEDs.

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To re-trigger the validation process:

• Click Try Alternate Version

In Expert Mode on page 62  , the Try Alternate version option is always available. This allows downgrading
the modem to the previous software version.

A confirmation window appears:

A total reboot, including satellite link initialization might take up to 10 minutes.

If the web interface does not refresh automatically, navigate back to the Status page.

4.8.2 Hardware

An overview of the displayed parameters and their description. These values are read only:

Parameter Description

Device

Hardware ID Hardware identifier of the modem

Hardware Version Hardware version number of the modem

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4.9 Diagnostics

4.9.1 Diagnostic Report

A Diagnostic Report can be created by simply clicking the Show Report button.

The Diagnostic Report consists of the elements described in following sections:

The Short Diagnostic Report

The short Diagnostic Report exists out of following information:
• Terminal Identification
• Terminal Status
• Terminal Configuration

The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report

The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report has the following structure:
• Terminal Firmware + FPGA version
• Terminal general status report
• Internal modem driver states
• Layer 2 counters of modem driver
• Terminal initial configuration
• Terminal operational configuration
• Running processes
• Ethernet link status
• Memory usage info
• Network configuration
– IP interface Addresses
– Multicast Addresses
– Ethernet ARP Cache
– Policy-Based Routing
– Network Link
– IP routing
– IP tables
– IP-6 tables
– ARP Tables
• Tellitec-client configuration
• DHCP leases
• Terminal Log File

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4.9.2 Generating a Logfile

The most important modem state changes, occurred errors, events, etc. are logged in the logfile. The expert has the
possibility to filter in terms of; severity level, buffer size and data type.

» Filter the required logs by choosing level, buffer size and data filter.

• The severity levels that can be selected.

• The buffer sizes in number of lines that can be selected.

• The data types that can be selected.

• Click Show Log

The logs are displayed. An example of a partial Logfile is shown below:

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4.9.3 Performance Counters

Every five minutes specific performance counters will be added to the logfile. The logged values correspond with the values
displayed on the status page - interface statistics part of the screen.

The meaning of the respective counter is described in the table below:

Counter Number Counter Description

Counter 1 total - RX bytes

Counter 2 total - Rx packets

Counter 3 total - RX errors

Counter 4 total - Rx packets dropped

Counter 5 total - TX bytes

Counter 6 total - TX packets

Counter 7 total - TX errors

Counter 8 total - TX packets dropped

Counter 9 last 5 minutes - RX bytes

Counter 10 last 5 minutes - RX packets

Counter 11 last 5 minutes - RX errors

Counter 12 last 5 minutes - RX packets dropped

Counter 13 last 5 minutes - TX bytes

Counter 14 last 5 minutes - TX packets

Counter 15 last 5 minutes - TX errors

Counter 16 last 5 minutes - TX packets dropped

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4.10 Test

To view the functioning status of the satellite terminal, or to identify problems that may occur, several tests can be run on the
terminal:

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4.10.1 Test Descriptions

[Link] Hardware Test

The Hardware test measures the current in the receive and transmit path between modem and ODU.

Possible test results:

» A successful hardware test means that TX current is within the expected range. The figure below
shows an example of a successful hardware test.

» A failed hardware test means that at least one of the measured currents falls outside the
expected range. This indicates a problem in the receive and/or transmit path.

If the hardware test has failed, please always verify the installation of the coaxial cable. A defect cable,
swapped TX and RX cables, or loose contacts at one or more connectors can cause the hardware test to
fail even if the BUC and LNB themselves are working correctly.

If the problem persists, please contact your Service Provider.

» In some cases, the hardware test cannot be executed because of the actual modem state e.g.
during pointing. In this case, one is requested to try again later.

[Link] Software Test

The Software test verifies the validity of the software.

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[Link] LAN Test

The LAN test is composed of two tests:

» The "Ethernet status" exists of three tasks:

• Checking the Ethernet physical layer.

• Obtaining the IP address off the computer connected to the modem.

• Checking the IP address of the computer, provided via DHCP by the modem.

» The "Number of TCP sessions" shows how many TCP sessions are currently active.

The maximum number of TCP sessions is set by the Network Operator.

» If more than half the maximum allowed number of TCP sessions is active, a warning message is
displayed. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.

» If the number of active TCP sessions exceeds the maximum number set by the Network
Operator, an error message is displayed, TCP sessions will be delayed until the number drops again below the
maximum. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.

[Link] Satellite Connection Test

The Satellite connection test is composed of three tests:

• The Physical layer test, checks if the physical layer of the modem - satellite connection is able to receive data.

• The Data link layer test, checks if the system is able to send data to the satellite.

• The Network layer test, checks the IP connection.

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[Link] Traffic Test

The Traffic test is composed of three tests:

• A ping traffic test, tests if ping packets can be transported over the network from the modem, over the satellite to the
hub site.

• The DNS traffic test resolves a URL via a name server at the hub site.

• The HTTP GET traffic test verifies the TCP acceleration and pre-fetching.

The HTTP GET traffic test uses a TCP connection and can hence not be executed when the maximum
number of TCP sessions is exceeded (see section 0). In this case the HTTP GET traffic test will time out or
should be stopped manually.

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4.10.2 On-Screen Test Results

Mark ( ) or unmark ( ) the tests that you want to run.

Click the Start button to start the execution of the tests.

During and after test execution, the state of the tests is shown on screen until finally are results are available.

Test waiting for execution

Test is being executed

Test is finished and successful (passed)

Test is finished and unsuccessful (failed)

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4.10.3 Export Test Results

Click Export to text file to export the on-screen test results. A web page with the
test results in text format will be provided. This page can now be saved as a
text file from the browser.

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5 Expert Mode
Next to the default user mode, the modem web interface can also be accessed in expert mode. This mode offers some
extra functionality.

5.1 Login as Expert

Once the computer is connected to the modem's Ethernet interface, set the computer's IP settings to
DHCP enable.

» Connect your PC to the modem as described in section Connecting the Modem to Your Computer on 

page 6 

» Type "?ilogin" behind the [Link] URL

» Enter the password in the text field

The Expert password can be obtained from your modem supplier.

» Click Login to proceed

As a result the following screen is shown. In the right top corner it is indicated that you are logged-in in expert mode.

Return to Normal User Mode

» Click the Log out link in the right top corner of the screen.

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5.2 Additional Functionality in Expert Mode

When comparing the menu structure of Expert and Normal Mode (see figure below), it is evident that the Demodulator
Statistics, Installation Carrier and Diagnostics submenus are not available in Normal mode.

Expert mode may also bring extra functionality to the Satellite Interface and Outdoor Unit Configuration menus,
since some of the features in these two menus can be disabled by the Network Operator in normal mode.

All this extra functionality is described in the sections below.

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5.2.1 Configuration

[Link] Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration

Editing the satellite interface configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator in normal mode.

In Expert mode, editing is always possible. Please refer to section Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration on page 35 

[Link] Satellite Configuration - Select a Beam

If multiple beam identifiers are preconfigured or signaled to the terminal, you can use this feature to check or edit another
beam identifier than the currently used one.

Make sure your terminal is in the coverage area of the selected beam.

» The currently selected beam identifier, this is the active beam, is indicated at the top of the page. » Select another beam

identifier from the dropdown list. As a result, the settings of the selected
beam are displayed (the active beam remains the same).

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» If you want to edit the settings of the chosen beam, click Edit . » If you want to

delete the chosen beam, click Remove .

You cannot delete the active beam.

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[Link] Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam

If you want to define other beam settings than the one signaled from the hub, click Add Beam . Typical use case for this
feature is when for some reason the preconfigured beam settings are no longer valid, preventing the modem from gaining
access to the network. This feature allows an installer to add another beam with corrected settings.

» Enter the settings as described in section The Parameters of the Satellite Interface on page 34  .

[Link] Edit or Add Outdoor Unit parameters

Editing or adding an Outdoor Unit configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator in normal mode.

In Expert mode, editing or adding an ODU is always possible. Please refer to section
Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 47  .

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5.2.2 Statistics

[Link] Demodulator Statistics

This section contains the terminal demodulator statistics. These

statistics are shown in two parts:

• A list of satellite interface ACM statistics.

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Satellite Interface ACM Statistics Parameters Description

CNI CNI Internal Es/No value used by the ACM

client on the terminal to determine what
modulation and coding scheme will be
used.

Corrected CNI Actual Es/No value used by the ACM client on

the terminal to determine what modulation and
coding scheme will be used. Corrections are
based upon

Fwd Signal Signal Present Is the signal present (TRUE/FALSE)?

Demodulator Lock Is the demodulator locked

(TRUE/FALSE)?

Decoder Lock Is the decoder locked

(TRUE/FALSE)?

Transport Stream Lock Is the transport stream locked

(TRUE/FALSE)?

Totals Physical Total number of physical frames

Dummy Total number of dummy frames

Baseband Total number of baseband frames

Feedback Interval This is the time interval (in milliseconds) the

ACM parameters are updated in the
Terminal.

Interval Lower This is duration (in milliseconds) that the signal

Protection Level level has to exceed the minimum threshold of
a higher MODCOD before requesting the hub
to switch to the higher MODCOD.

Adaptive Average Es/No Running average of the forward Es/No.

Average Variation Running Average of the standard deviation

of the terminal's forward Es/No.

Es/No Average Factor Used to tweak the ACM behavior. Value

bigger than or equal to 0 and smaller then [Link]
this factor = 0, then no averaging is applied.

Es/No Variation Average Factor Used to tweak the ACM behavior. Value
bigger than or equal to 0 and smaller then [Link]
this factor = 0, then no averaging is applied.

Es/No Variation Correction Factor Used to tweak the ACM behavior. Value
between 0 and 10. If set to zero, then no
adaptive margin will be used.

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• A table with MODCOD statistics and a reset button on the bottom of the page..

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Demodulator MODCODs Description

Parameter

ID Identification assigned to the specific MODCOD.

Name Name of the Modulation and Coding Scheme

DM + ML (dB) Total non-linear distortion. This distortion is substracted from the measured
Es/No.

[Link] (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM in margin is added to the
threshold.

If Es/No > Threshold + ACM + DM + ML, you can use this specific MODCOD.

[Link] (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM down margin is added to the
threshold. If Es/No < Threshold + ACM down + DM + ML, the system switches to a
lower MODCOD. This is defined for each MODCOD.

Es/[Link] (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + [Link] (dB).

Es/[Link] (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + [Link] (dB).

BBFrames Number of received BaseBand Frames

Dropped BaseBand Number of dropped BaseBand Frames

Frames

Some rows in the table are shown in black: these are the MODCODs the terminal is able to receive. In the previous example
screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id: 4-7, 9, 13-14, 18-21 and 24-26.

Some rows in the table are shown in light-grey : these are the MODCODs which are not configured on the terminal. In the
previous example screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id: 1-3, 8, 10-12, 15-17 and 22-23.

The name and ID of one MODCOD is shown in green : this is the actual MODCOD that the terminal uses to retrieve data. In
the previous example screenshot this is MODCOD 32APSK 5/6 with Id 26. The actual MODCOD is defined by the Es/[Link]
and Es/[Link] (for example rain will result in a lower Es/No level and consequently a lower MODCOD).

Multicast and signaling are always received via the lowest configured MODCOD (QPSK ½ in this example). Click Reset to
set the measurement counters to zero.

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5.2.3 Installation Carrier

The expert user has the possibility to activate a dedicated installation carrier test mode to verify the correct terminal
installation and pointing of the antenna, or to perform a manual line-up procedure to set the correct modem TX output level.

When doing so, the terminal transmits a modulated signal or pure carrier. This signal can only be picked up and measured
at the network hub site when the terminal is correctly installed and the antenna properly pointed.

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[Link] Installation Carrier Settings

This test mode can only be activated when the terminal has found the satellite network and is able to synchronize with the
satellite network clock (NCR signal).
This test mode will interrupt the normal terminal operation. After a time-out or a manual stop, the test mode is ended and the
normal operational mode restored. An overview of the parameters:

Parameter Description

Carrier Mode Select: Pure carrier, CPM Carrier, S2 Carrier, S2 Extensions

or HRC Carrier from the dropdown list.

Modulated Carrier Bandwidth In case 'CPM Carrier' is selected, choose the bandwidth from the dropdown
list for the modulation.

Carrier Symbol Rate In case S2 carrier, S2 Extensions Carrier or HRC Carrier' is selected, choose
the symbol rate for the modulation (in Mbaud for S2 or S2 Extensions, in kbaud
for HRC carrier).

RF Transmit Frequency Choose the frequency of the outgoing transmitted carrier (GHz).

Duration Duration of the test. Choose a value between 10 and 1800 seconds.

Set the output power level of the installation carrier (value between -35 and +5
Output Power
dBm). Typically this value depends on the used outdoor unit, RF cable length
and satellite.

MODCOD Select the MODCOD of the corresponding installation carrier from the
dropdown list.

Roll Off Specify the roll off factor of the S2 or S2 Extensions carrier from the dropdown
list.
Occupied bandwidth = Symbol Rate*(1+roll-off factor).

» Select and enter the correct values for the test. » Click

to validate the entered values and show the Installation Carrier Control page
(see section Installation Carrier Control on page 73  ). If another test is still ongoing, it will be interrupted.

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[Link] Installation Carrier Control

Parameter Description

Installation Carrier Settings: Confirmation of values entered in previous screen.

Active State

Modem State See section Satellite Overview on page 13  for more details on the modem state.

The test is only possible in case the modem state is:

• Synchronized

• Network Login

• Operational

Installation Carrier Status This indicates the status of the test:

• Transmitting.

• Transmit Possible, Not Active.

• Transmit Not Possible, Not In Correct State; this means the Modem State
does not allow to start the test (See Modem State above).

• If the test is not possible due to an incorrect modem state, the corresponding
Error state
modem error state will be displayed.

• If the test is started while transmit is not possible, or the test fails for another
reason, the message “Error 999 - Installation carrier setup failed” will be
displayed.

Control Buttons

Stop Active Click this button to stop the test manually. This will stop the test before the end
of the configured test time duration.

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6 Appendix A - Acronyms

Acronym Definition

AC Alternating Current

ACM Adaptive Coding Modulation

APSK Amplitude Phase Shift Keying

BUC Block Up Converter

CCM Constant Coding Modulation

CE Conformité Européenne

CNI Carrier to Noise Interference

CPE Customer Premises Equipment

CPM Continuous Phase Modulation

DC Direct Current

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS Domain Name Service

DVB-S Open standard for Digital Video Broadcasting over Satellite

DVB-S2 Improved version of DVB-S standard

FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array

GHz GigaHertz

GUI Graphical/Graphics User Interface

HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

ID Identifier

IF Intermediate Frequency

IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol

IP Internet Protocol (IETF)

LAN Local Area Network

LED Light Emitting Diode

LNB Low Noise Blocker

LO Local Oscillator

MAC Media Access Control (IEEE 802)

MHz MegaHertz

MODCOD Modulation and Coding scheme

MODEM Modulator/Demodulator

NCR Network Clock Reference

ODU Outdoor Unit

PC Personal Computer

QoS Quality of Service

QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DQDB)

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Acronym Definition

RF Radio Frequency

RX Receive

TCP Transport Control Protocol

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol

TX Transmit

UDP User Datagram Protocol (IETF)

URL Universal Resource Locator (WWW)

USB Universal Serial Bus

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7 Appendix B - Licenses
GNU software is used in this product:

You can download GNU Wget from the following location:

[Link]

For more information about GPL: check out our website at

[Link]

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