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3. IDU Installation and System Testing
3.1 Commissioning the VSAT
To Test the VSAT Side of the System:
1 Be sure the IDU is installed in the server register’s cabinet.
2 Call VACS (1-800-443–5834) to verify the co-pol and cross-pol. See Appendix B,
“Quick Guide to Using VACS,” for instructions.
3 The VACS conducts a series of tests to ensure that the system operates correctly.
4 Go to section 1.5 in this manual and perform the procedure for checking the Software
Version of the Server.
5 Once VSAT is functioning properly and Software Version is confirmed out proceed to
Section 3.2.
This chapter describes connecting the IDU to the customer’s Ethernet hub, Section 3.2,
and testing the system, Section 3.3.
3.2 Connecting the IDU to the Register (1) Master
NOTE: SPACENET WILL PROVIDE ORANGE 3FT RJ–45 CABLE
To connect the IDU to the Ethernet hub:
NOTE: Always have the Manager identify the Server Register. Typically on
the left of the cash wrap area.
1. Install the IDU in the cabinet below the server register.
NOTE: DO NOT PLACE OR LEAVE THE IDU ON THE FLOOR.
2 Plug one end of the customer-provided CAT5 cable into the Ethernet port on the back
of the IDU.
NOTE: If the site has an Ethernet hub with a port available, be sure to install
the provided straight through CAT5 cable. If there is no port
available, contact the MIS Help Desk.
3 Plug the other end of the customer-provided CAT5 cable onto the Ethernet Hub that is
located in the cabinet. Use Port 7 or any available port. Figure 1 shows the connection
between a host PC and the IDU.
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