The Connection Manager allows you to control how your Iridium GO! exec uses satellite data. Since satellite data is more expensive than cellular data, the Connection Manager helps ensure only the apps you choose can access the internet.
Features of Connection Manager
Automatically Disconnect After – sets how long the internet session stays active before disconnecting
App/Web Profile – selects which app or website is allowed to use data
Data Usage Counter – shows how much data has been used in the current session
What the Connection Manager includes
When viewing the Internet page on the Iridium GO! exec device screen:
The top of the screen shows a globe icon with the label “Connected” or “Not Connected”
A “Connect” or “Disconnect” button appears depending on the session state
Menu items displayed:
Automatically Disconnect After: selectable durations such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or Manual (up to 9 hours)
App/Web Profile: selects which activity profile to use. A data counter at the bottom shows the current data usage
What appears when selecting a profile
When choosing an App/Web profile on the device:
The “Activity Profile” field displays the selected profile (example: All Open, Browsing, Social Media, WhatsApp)
A short description of the selected profile appears below
The “Current Data Usage” counter displays the total data consumed in the session
Quick Video Guide - Connection Manager overview
Using the Connection Manager from the app
Open the Iridium GO! exec app.
Go to Internet.
Select Automatically Disconnect After and choose a time (for example: 15 minutes).
Select App/Web Profile and choose the appropriate profile (for example: WhatsApp).
Exit the app and open the selected Web/App to begin using data.
Using the Connection Manager from the device
Connect to the device using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
On the device screen, go to Internet.
Select Automatically Disconnect After and choose a duration.
Select App/Web Profile and choose the appropriate profile.
Use the connected device to browse or run the app you selected.
Important reminders
Most mobile apps are not optimized for satellite internet.
To avoid excess data use, compose messages first, then start a data session, send/receive data, and disconnect immediately.
You can change the App/Web Profile at any time while a session is active.
Selecting a session duration
You can set how long the internet session stays open to avoid accidental overuse.
When the time expires, the Iridium GO! exec automatically disconnects.
You can extend the session at any time or switch profiles during an active session.
Starting a data session
Press the large blue “Connect” button.
The device shows “Connecting” and then “Connected” once the link is active.
Stopping a data session
Press the blue “Disconnect” button.
The satellite connection closes immediately.
To reconnect, press the Connect button again.
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