DIRECT INTERNET DATA User’s Guide Iridium Satellite LLC Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Direct Internet Data Overview................................................................................................... 3 2 Hardware/Software Requirements............................................................................................ 4 3 Apollo Software Installation and Configuration ........................................................................
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW 1 Direct Internet Data Overview Direct Internet Data Service provides enhanced Internet connectivity through dedicated servers at the Iridium gateway, allowing you to execute accelerated file transfers and to more efficiently browse the Internet and exchange email. Using this service, you connect directly to the Internet, using your Iridium phone as a data modem.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------------------ HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 2 Hardware/Software Requirements To use Iridium Direct Internet Data Service, you will need the following: A Windows-based PC, with: • • • Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0 (Service Pack 4 or later), 2000 or XP CD-ROM drive Serial port A SIM Card that is provisioned for data (note that this SIM can also be used for voice calls).
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ---------------------------------------------------------------INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION 3 Apollo Software Installation and Configuration Direct Internet Data Service utilizes the Apollo Emulator product from Brand Communications Ltd. Prior to using your Iridium phone as a modem for Direct Internet Data, you must first install and configure the Apollo Emulator software on your computer.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP 3.1 Installation & Configuration - Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP In order to install the Apollo Emulator software in Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 or XP, you will need the following: The Iridium World Data Services CD The software serial number that is provided with the Iridium World Data Services CD.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP 5. When prompted, enter your Name and Company (Only required in Windows 95), and the Software Serial number that was provided with your Iridium World Data Services CD. Click Next and continue following the installation instructions. Windows 95 Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Iridium Satellite LLC 7 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP 6. If using Windows XP, the following screen will appear. Click “Continue Anyway”. 7. If using Windows 95 reboot your computer when prompted. During the reboot, you will see a new hardware configuration window. Select Iridium Direct Internet. 8.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000/XP 9. Select the Modems tab and click Edit... 10. In the Data port drop-down box, select the Serial Port to which you plan to connect your Iridium handset (e.g., COM2, COM3). If you have installed the Motorola Satellite Series Modem driver for use with Dial-up Data, do not select this as your Data port. Click OK, Close, Close. 11. If using Windows 98/Me, reboot your computer.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3.2 Installation & Configuration - Windows NT4.0 In order to install the Apollo Emulator software in Windows NT4.0, you will need the following: The Iridium World Data Services CD The software serial number that is provided with the Iridium World Data Services CD. This serial number is provided on the outside of the CD jacket Administrator privileges for Windows NT4.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 4. Click Add… 5. When prompted for the desired adapter, click on Have Disk… Iridium Satellite LLC 11 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 6. Enter the path containing the Apollo Emulator installation files for Windows NT. On the Iridium World Data Services CD these files are in the \Direct Internet\WindowsNT folder. Note: The letter corresponding to your CD-ROM drive will vary according to the specific configuration of your machine. In the example shown below, the CD-ROM drive has been assigned d:. Click OK. 7.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 9. Click Close to close the Network Properties window. Iridium Satellite LLC 13 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 10. The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window should subsequently appear. Select the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server setting. Click OK. 11. The following dialog box will appear. Click Yes. 12. At this point, you must reboot the computer. The system should prompt you to do so. 13. Complete the steps in section 3.2.2. Iridium Satellite LLC 14 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3.2.2 Creation of a Separate Hardware Profile for the Apollo Emulator 1. Open the Control Panel by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel. Then, double click on the System icon. Click on the Hardware Profiles tab. Select the active hardware configuration (designated by Current). Click Copy… l 2. Enter a name for the new profile. Click OK. Iridium Satellite LLC 15 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3. The newly created profile should appear in the profile list. Select it and click the Properties button. 4. Select the network tab. Select the Network-disabled hardware profile checkbox. Click OK. Iridium Satellite LLC 16 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 5. Reboot the computer. During the reboot, you will be prompted to select the hardware configuration to use. Choose the New configuration that was just created. 6. Once the computer has rebooted, open the Control Panel by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel. Then, Double Click on the Devices icon. Scroll down and select Brand Communications Emulator NDI.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 8. The configuration should now be enabled. 9. Highlight the Original Configuration and click Disable. The status of that configuration should now be shown as Disabled. Click OK. 10. The Devices window should be redisplayed. Click Close. Iridium Satellite LLC 18 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 11. Reboot the computer. 12. During the reboot, a menu will appear. Select the Iridium Direct-Internet profile in the boot-up menu. 13. Complete the steps in section 3.2.3. Iridium Satellite LLC 19 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3.2.3 Creation of Shortcuts on the User’s Desktop 1. If you are in the Administrator account, press ctrl-alt-del and log out. 2. Log into the desired user account. 3. Right click on the desktop. Select the New > Shortcut option. Click on the Browse button. 3. Go to the \WINNT\System32 directory and select Apemctrl.exe.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3.2.4 Adding the Apollo Emulator to the Startup Menu 1. Select Start > Settings > Taskbar. Select the Start Menu Programs tab. Click the Add button. 2. Click the Browse button. Iridium Satellite LLC 21 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3. Select \WINNT\System32\Apemctrl.exe. Click the Open button. 4. Click the Next button. Iridium Satellite LLC 22 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 5. Select the Startup program folder. Click Next >. 6. Enter a name for the shortcut. Click Finish. Iridium Satellite LLC 23 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 Note: After adding the Apollo Emulator to the Startup Menu, when the user selects any hardware configuration where the Apollo client is disabled, the following warning may appear. If this occurs, click the OK button. No adverse affects should be observed hereafter. 7. Complete the steps in section 3.2.5. Iridium Satellite LLC 24 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3.2.5 Configure Apollo Emulator NOTE: If you will be connecting your Iridium phone to COM1, your installation is complete. To connect your hardware and initiate a Direct-Internet call, continue with section 4. If you will be connecting your Iridium phone to a COM port other than COM1, complete the following steps: 1. Double click the ApEmCong.exe icon on your desktop.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINDOWS NT4.0 3. In the Data port drop-down box, select the Serial Port to which you plan to connect your Iridium handset (e.g., COM2, COM3). If you have installed the Motorola Satellite Series Modem driver for use with Dial-up Data, do not select this as your Data port. Click OK and close all open windows. 4. This completes the installation and configuration of the Apollo Emulator.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------------------------ 9500/9505 PORTABLE PHONE SETUP 4 Hardware Connections 4.1 Setting up the 9500 or 9505 Portable Phone 1. Insert your data-provisioned SIM card into the phone. See the user guide for your phone if you need further instructions on how to insert the SIM card. 2. Connect the Data Adapter to the bottom of the phone. 3. (Optionally) connect a charging device to the Data Adapter. 4. Plug the Serial Cable into the Data Adapter.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------------------------ 9500/9505 PORTABLE PHONE SETUP 5. Plug the Serial Cable into the serial port on your computer. 6. Rotate and extend the phone’s antenna. Place the phone into the stand, or otherwise position the phone so that the antenna is vertical and has a clear view of the sky. 7. Continue with section 5. Iridium Satellite LLC 28 Rev.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------- EUROCOM IRIDIUM FIXED MOUNT UNIT SETUP 4.2 Setting up the 9570 Portable Dock 1. Insert your data-provisioned SIM card into the phone or the dock. See the user guide for your Portable Phone or Portable Dock if you need further instructions on how to insert the SIM card. 2. Insert the 9500 Portable Phone into the Portable Dock (or insert a 9505 Portable Phone, with optional dock adapter). 3.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA ------------------------------------------- EUROCOM IRIDIUM FIXED MOUNT UNIT SETUP 4.4 Setting up the EuroCom Iridium Fixed Mount Unit 1. Open the small lid on the top of the transceiver unit and insert your data-provisioned SIM card. See the user guide for your phone if you need further instructions on how to insert the SIM card. 2. The EuroCom Iridium Fixed Mount Unit comes with a 9-Pin Serial Cable. Plug the Serial Cable into the port labeled “Data” on the transceiver unit. 3.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET 5 Connecting to the Internet The following are tips for the successful operation of the Apollo Emulator in order to access Iridium Direct Internet services. Please read these tips before using the Apollo Emulator for the first time. 1.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Up Networking) can use the COM port that the Apollo Emulator is using while the Apollo Emulator is transferring data or in spoofed mode. To release the COM port for other applications, either log off or re-boot in a different hardware profile. 9. Please remember that your Iridium data connection is not as fast as the landline connections to which you may be accustomed.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET 6. Click on the telephone icon to initiate a connection. The software will initialize the Iridium handset and begin dialing. 7. Once connected, the server will authenticate you. 8. After successful authentication, you will be logged onto the server and have a direct connection to the Internet.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET 5.2 Spoofing While logged in, the Apollo Emulator will intelligently drop your call (or “Spoof”) whenever there is no data being passed, and transparently reconnect the call whenever there is new data to be sent, without losing your session and without you having to manually reconnect or log back in every time. Airtime charges accumulate only while the call is connected.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET 3. In the Idle Timeout box, enter a value between 5 and 3600 seconds. 4. Click OK and close all open windows. 5.3 Reconnecting While spoofed, the Apollo Emulator will transparently reconnect the call whenever there is new data to be sent - without you having to manually reconnect or log back in every time.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Once reconnected, the Apollo Emulator will update its state to “You are connected.” 5.4 Logging Off When you are ready to end your Direct-Internet session, click the connection (“hand”) icon to log off of the Direct-Internet server. Once logged off, you will have to log in again in order to access the Direct-Internet services.
DIRECT INTERNET DATA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARK NOTICE Trademark Notice Iridium and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Iridium Satellite LLC. Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Dial-Up Networking, Outlook, Outlook Express and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
