User guide

Setting up Wideye Sabre 1 with BGAN LaunchPad Page 1
Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 About this guide
This document introduces the Wideye Sabre 1™ terminal and explains how to set up the terminal
for use on the BGAN network, register with the network and set up data, voice and text
connections.
It is intended for first time end-users, Distribution Partners, Service Providers and anyone who
wants to use a BGAN terminal to connect to the BGAN network and use network services. A
previous knowledge of satellite communications is useful, but not essential.
The sections include:
• Introducing the terminal – a brief overview of the physical features and interfaces of the terminal
and the available services.
• Setting up the terminal – includes installing the battery and SIM card, connecting to a computer
and registering with the network
• Making data, voice and text connections – an explanation of how to make a voice call, how to
make IP data connections and how to send and receive a text message.
• Managing the terminal and telephony settings.
1.2 Other sources of information
Refer to the following documentation for further details:
• This is one of a series of PDF documents in BGAN Product support. Product support is
designed to help you make the most of your BGAN terminal. Other documents in the series are
available for download from www.inmarsat.com/support. Click on BGAN, then click on User
guides.
This Web site also gives further information on the BGAN service, including Industry solutions.
• For help in using BGAN LaunchPad, refer to “BGAN LaunchPad User Guide”, available for
download from www.inmarsat.com/support, click on BGAN, then click on LaunchPad
guides.
• For further information on the Sabre terminal, refer to the “Sabre 1 V1 User Guide”, available for
download from www.wideye.com.sg.
1.3 Upgrading software
• To download the latest USB drivers and BGAN LaunchPad software, go to
www.inmarsat.com/support, click on BGAN, then select from the options listed under
Product Updates.
• To download the latest terminal firmware, select Update > Versions and Availability from
BGAN LaunchPad.