Hughes 9502 Quick Start Guide: Satellite Terminal Setup

Objective

Set up Hughes 9502 Terminal to connect to the Inmarsat network.

Powering Up the Terminal

The 9502 powers up automatically when DC power is applied. It does not have a power button. By default, it bypasses antenna pointing, registers with the network, and activates a PDP context.
Once DC power is applied, the terminal performs a power-on-self-test (POST) taking approximately 30 seconds. The power LED will then flash for another 15 seconds.
To enter pointing mode, short press (less than 2 seconds) the function button within this 15-second flashing period. If the function button is not pressed, the unit will attempt to register with the network and set up a PDP context.

Getting a GPS Fix

Once in pointing mode (indicated by all three LEDs flashing green), allow the unit to obtain a GPS fix. For optimal reception, lay the antenna flat, pointing upwards towards the sky, to ensure the best view of GPS satellites. The GPS LED will turn solid green once a fix is acquired. You can then proceed to point the antenna towards the Inmarsat satellite.

Connecting to the BGAN Terminal

Connect a computer to the 9502 for antenna pointing and configuration.
Connection can be made directly via the Ethernet port. If using the USB port, the Hughes USBLAN driver must be installed on your computer. Refer to bgan.hughes.com for driver installation. Note: Gen2 9502 units with firmware 8.9.x.x utilize Windows RNDIS and do not require a separate Hughes driver.
DHCP is enabled by default.
Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.128.100 to access the web interface.

Point the Antenna

With your PC connected to the 9502, monitor the signal strength via the web interface's home page.
The status bar on the left side of the Web UI will display "Pointing".
The lower portion of the status bar indicates the correct direction to point the antenna.
Adjust the antenna to achieve the highest possible signal strength, ideally between 51-55 dB. Higher values indicate a better signal.
Once a strong signal is acquired, secure the antenna's position. Then, short press (less than 2 seconds) the function button to exit pointing mode. The unit will then register with the network.

Configuring the Terminal from the Web UI

Settings > IP Address /DHCP:

The terminal defaults to NAT mode. Consult the User Manual for detailed instructions on Relay, NAPT, or PPPoE modes.

Connections > Manage APN:

Verify that the desired Access Point Name (APN) is listed under "Defined APNs". If it is not present, add it along with any required user credentials. Click "Save", then highlight the APN on the left-hand side and click "Make Default".

M2M Settings

Context Watchdog

Set to ON.
Primary Ping Address: This should be a server address within your VPN or a public DNS Server (e.g., 4.2.2.1) if routed via the public internet.
Secondary Ping Address: Similar to the primary, this should be a server address within your VPN or a public DNS Server (e.g., 8.8.8.8).
Time between pings: Configure this to be slightly longer than the terminal's typical data transmission frequency to avoid unnecessary ping activity and data usage.
Ping required: Recommended setting is No.

Always On Context

Always On context must be set to ON.
Static ACA IP Address: If your device uses DHCP, leave this field as blank or 0.0.0.0. For devices with a static IP address, enter the static IP here. Configure the device with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and a default gateway of 192.168.128.100.
APN Configuration: Defaults to the current default APN, but you can select an alternative APN from the dropdown list.
Click "Apply".
Click "Reboot" and wait for the terminal to restart.

Test Your Configuration

Connect your device to the 9502 via Ethernet. For monitoring via the Web UI, connect your computer via the USB port. Ensure the Hughes USB driver is installed, unless you are using a Gen2 9502.
Open the Web UI and navigate to the Connections > Manage Context Page. Once a PDP context is automatically established, you should see information similar to the example below. The global IP address will be displayed if a data session is active.

Web UI Status Example:

The Hughes 9502 Web UI displays connection status, signal strength, and GPS information. In the example provided, the terminal shows a "Connected" status with a signal strength of 59.2 dB, indicating a strong signal. It also shows a "3D GPS Fix" with coordinates and timestamp, and a "Global IP" address of 10.186.133.28, confirming an active data session accessible via the Inmarsat network.

In this example, the connected device is accessible via the Inmarsat network at the private IP address 10.186.133.28.

Switching between M2M and BGAN Service

The 9502 automatically switches between M2M and BGAN service based on the type of SIM card inserted. Ensure the 9502 is powered off before changing the SIM card.
The Web UI indicates that the terminal is enabled for BGAN Services by displaying "9502B" in the upper left-hand corner of the web pages.

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