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Setting up Wideye Sabre 1 with BGAN LaunchPad Page 9
3.5 Installing BGAN LaunchPad
To install BGAN LaunchPad on your computer:
a. Insert the BGAN LaunchPad Installation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Interfacing with the BGAN terminal
BGAN LaunchPad is Inmarsat’s easy-to-use software interface, that provides step-by-
step instructions on connecting to the BGAN network and setting up satellite
connections. You can use BGAN LaunchPad to manage data connections, send and
receive text messages, monitor telephone usage and upgrade software. The interface
can be installed on any computer connected to the terminal and accessed by double-
clicking on a desktop icon. With BGAN LaunchPad, you have access to all the latest
customisation options and features of the BGAN service. You can also update
firmware automatically using BGAN LaunchPad.
3.6 Registering with the network
Establishing a connection and registering successfully with the network requires careful orientation
of the terminal towards the satellite, a process called pointing. Accurate and precise pointing is
important, because a badly-pointed antenna can reduce the data rate achievable over the network,
or even restrict access to services. When pointing is complete, you can register the terminal with
the BGAN network.
Use BGAN LaunchPad to step through the process of pointing the terminal and registering with the
network. In addition, you can use the terminal’s signal strength indicator lights and, optionally, the
terminal’s audio buzzer to point the terminal. To do this:
a. Open BGAN LaunchPad by clicking on the BGAN LaunchPad icon on your desktop.
The following screen is displayed:
The status bar displays the message In Pointing Mode.
Note The coverage map and “Welcome to BGAN” area are provided to assist you in pointing,
but the location shown may not correspond to your GPS fix. This does not affect
network registration.