Comtech EF Data MDX420 SkyWire Manual - Manual (Page 64)

MDX420 SkyWire™ Satellite Network Gateway SkyWire Controller (GUI)
MN-MDX420 Revision 6 7–8
Figure 7.4-1. Satellite Link Menu Selection
The satellite link configuration window (Figure 7.4.1.1) provides access to all gateway satellite
configuration parameters through the use of tabs. Select a tab for the section of the gateway
where satellite link parameters are to be changed. that you want to configure.
7.4.1 Configure Satellite Link
7.4.1.1 Modulator Configuration
To setup the burst modulator, select the Modulator tab in the Satellite Link Configuration screen.
Press the Edit button to make changes and once satisfied with the new settings, click on the
Apply button to have them take effect.
Figure 7.4.1.1 Modulator Tab Edit Mode
 TX Enable: Tx Enable should be selected when the MDX-420 is transmitting into the network.
Regardless of any other setting, if TX Enable is not selected the MDX-420 will not TX into the
network. Un-select this box if the MDX-420 is used in a receive only capacity.
 Auto Start: The Auto Start function allows a share group to automatically recover from a complete
outage. It is primarily intended for use in unattended networks. The Auto Start function can be
enabled by placing a Check in the Auto Start check box on the Modulator tab in the Satellite Link
Configuration screen (Figure 7.4.1.1).
Beginning two minutes after power-up, the MDX-420 operation with regard to Auto Start is as
follows: