This guide walks you through the initial setup of your Hughes 9202M BGAN terminal, from unpacking the device to inserting the SIM card and battery so you can power it on and get connected.
Before you begin, make sure you have an active BGAN SIM card, either prepaid or postpaid. The steps below assume the SIM is already activated and ready for use.
Tip: Complete these steps indoors before heading outside, so your terminal is ready once you have a clear view of the sky.
1. Open your package and remove the BGAN terminal and battery.
2. Remove the punch-out portion of your SIM card and insert it into the SIM slot in the battery compartment. The SIM will click into place when inserted correctly.
3. Insert the battery and secure it with the latch.
4. Place the unit outdoors and position the unit so the front of the terminal is pointed towards the Equator. Press the red power button near the terminal display to begin the connection process.
Note: Inmarsat satellites are geostationary and do not change location. The satellites are located at the equator, the front of the terminal must be pointed in the direction of the Equator.
5. The terminal will take a few moments to power up and initialize. After initialization, the terminal will attempt to get a GPS fix. This will be displayed on the LCD display above the battery level indicator. Once a GPS fix is attained, the terminal will enter Pointing Mode. The signal strength level will be indicated by a numerical value on the LCD display. The optimal range for successful connection is between 50-54Db.
6. Once you find a stable signal level and are ready to connect, hold the cancel/back button to the left of the LCD display for 3 seconds. The unit will now attempt to register to the satellite network.
7. Once registration completes, the terminal will display Ready. At this point, you will be able to connect a phone to place voice calls or complete a data session using the wired or wireless network.
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