Additional equipment – Hughes SATELLITE HN9000 User Manual

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If there is any reason to remove power from the satellite modem, always unplug the AC power
cord from the power source (power outlet, power strip, or surge protector). Do not remove the
DC power cord from the modem’s rear panel. Doing so could result in an electrical shock or
damage the modem.

When you re-apply power to the modem, plug the AC power cord into the power source.

Primary tools and equipment needed for installation

To install the satellite modem, you need the following items, which are included in the satellite
modem shipping carton:

• Satellite modem.
• Power supply.
• Ethernet cable.

To install the satellite modem, antenna assembly, and IFL cables you also need the additional
items listed below.

• Antenna.
• IFL cables, cable connectors, and ground blocks – You need enough cable to connect the

satellite modem to the antenna (transmit cable and receive cable). For additional information,
see

on page 9.

• Laptop computer (installer computer) with Internet Explorer browser installed.
• DAPT – A small device that guides the installer through the antenna pointing process and

displays pointing values.

• Squinter – A tool used to fine point the antenna by capturing the satellite signal from different

portions of the antenna reflector surface. The squinter type depends on the radio assembly
to be installed, as explained in the Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001).

• Fine azimuth pointing tool – Required for some antenna models.
• GPS receiver – The GPS receiver must give readings accurate to 1/1000 minute (for example,

60 degrees, 15.152 minutes).

• Installation Reference Sheet – This document describes the work to be done and provides

important information that needs to be entered on the installation screens—the Terminal
site name or ID and parameters that are required for installation.

No tools are required to install the modem. For tools needed to install the antenna mount and
antenna and point the antenna, see:

• Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001)
• Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001)
• The installation manual for the antenna model you are installing

Additional equipment

This section discusses additional equipment that is recommended and equipment you may need
depending on the specific installation.

HN9000 Satellite Modem Installation Guide

1037576-0001 Revision E

Chapter 2

Preparing for installation