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MAGELLAN MSS - Mobile Satellite Internet System
MAGELLAN MSS Users Manual
Updated 3/30/2006
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INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 3
MAGELLAN FEATURES................................................................ 3
SYSTEM OVERVIEW.......................................................................... 4
MAGELLAN SYSTEM COMPONENTS...................................................................... 7
STANDARD OPERATION ........................................................... 12
USING THE MAGELLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SCREEN...................................... 14
THE DW7000 HUGHESNET (DIRECWAY) MODEM STATUS............................ 17
CONNECTING COMPUTERS .................................................................................... 19
ROUTER/WI-FI CONFIGURATION.......................................................................... 25
CONFIGURING EMAIL ACCOUNTS ....................................................................... 25
OPTIMIZATION............................................................................................................ 26
APPENDIX A – EXPLANATION OF MAGELLAN ADMIN WINDOW............... 27
APPENDIX B – CONFIGURING THE ROUTER ..................................................... 34
APPENDIX C – TROUBLESHOOTING WI-FI CONNECTIONS .......................... 39
APPENDIX D - UPDATE MOBILE SOFTWARE..................................................... 40
APPENDIX E – EMERGENCY STOW....................................................................... 45
APPENDIX X – TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................... 47
MAGELLAN SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 49
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
MAGELLAN MSS (Mobile Satellite System) from
Ground Control. This unique product will create a
high-speed Internet network for your Truck, Trailer
or RV at the touch of a button. The MAGELLAN is
manufactured by Ground Control and fully supported
27-7. If you have an issue, we will be there to help.
There are 3 manuals associated with the MAGELLAN:
USERS MANUAL – General instruction and operation of the MAGELLAN.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL – (Dealer Only) The Hardware
Installation guide for the physical installing the MAGELLAN Satellite Internet System
by a certified dealer.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION MANUAL – (Dealer Only) Configuration and activation of
the MAGELLAN system by a certified installer, after the unit has been physically
installed.
MAGELLAN FEATURES
•Automatic self-pointing mobile satellite Internet dish.
•High-speed Internet access anywhere you park and have a clear view of the
southern sky.
•Establishes a self-contained LAN at the touch of a button.
•Connect additional computers… no per-seat licensing.
•Establishes an optional Wi-Fi Hotspot at no additional cost.
•No computer Interface control required.
•All in-vehicle equipment may be located in a place different from computer
workstations.
•No need to run wires to computers (if Wi-Fi is used).
•Auto-Stow features if vehicle has moved.
•Satellite acquire time from stowed is between 3 to 7 minutes.
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•Mac, PC or any TCP-IP equipment compatible.
•Remote Administration via browser…no software to load or run.
•Easily swap satellite modems commissioned to different satellites for quick
backup solutions or extending a footprint range.
•Optional DirecTV / Dish Network Satellite TV with universal bracket
•Lightweight Design – Under 75 lbs.
•Monthly Internet Service and Support provided by Ground Control 24x7
We hope you find using the MAGELLAN a liberating experience.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
MOBILE OFFICE
Ground Control has been servicing a huge variety of companies who wish to extend their
area of influence with mobile offices.
Mobile classrooms, dental offices, oil
exploration, emergency response…
…there are literally hundreds of
applications for easy mobile high-speed
connectivity
MOBILE WI-FI HOTSPOT
Press a button and 3 to 7 minutes later, you’ve created a High-Speed Internet connection
within about a 100’ radius around your vehicle. Connect as many computers as you like
and use the MAGELLAN just like any other Internet connection you use at the office.
Freedom to work or play
…anywhere,
…anytime.
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WORKS EVERYWHERE YOU TRAVEL
Well almost…The MAGELLAN will create a connection to the Internet from any
location you park your rig and where you have a clear view of the Southern sky. Satellite
transmissions need line of site, which means that if a tree or building is between you and
the satellite you wish to connect to, you will not be able to make a connection.
A handheld compass will allow you to
know the approximate direction of your
satellite so you may avoid obstacles
while parking.
For more information about the different satellites and their effective coverage areas,
please visit Ground Control at www.groundcontrol.com
MONTHLY SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE
Ground Control manufactures the
Magellan, AND we are also the Internet
Service Provider of the system through
HughesNet (formally known as
Direcway). We also support your mobile
product 24-7 with our in-house trained
technicians.
HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND CONNECTION SPEEDS
Download speeds for the Mobile Internet service from Ground Control is normally
between 400Kbps and 2000Kbps in speed. Upload speeds are between 50 and 500 Kbps.
The Magellan .95 meter system will support the fastest speeds available.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBLE
You may connect any kind of computer to the MAGELLAN system either directly by
Ethernet Cable to the router, or by wireless connection if your computer has a wireless
card.
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Wireless (or Wi-Fi) is a great feature allowing you to work anywhere inside, or outside
(within range) of the rig. You also don’t need to connect anything. The MAGELLAN is
completely self-contained and will create a Local Area Network at the touch of a button.
SIMPLE OPERATION
The MAGELLAN Remote Control Panel The MAGELLAN Administrative window
You may operate the MAGELLAN Automatic Dish from the 6 ¼ inch wide Remote
Control Panel by simply pressing the “Find Satellite” button. You may also operate the
system by any computer that is connected to the network. The MAGELLAN
Administrative screens allow you to observe and control the MAGELLAN in many ways.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
All Ground Control mobile accounts may use IG-VOIP software that allows you to make
a phone call to any phone number in the world.
This is handy when you’re in regions that are not services by cell phones.
Making a voice call to
anyone is as easy as entering
in a phone number and
clicking on "Call".
For more information on IG-VOIP, please visit the Ground Control web site.
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MAGELLAN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The MAGELLAN is made up of 4 components:
1. The Automatic Pointing Satellite Dish on the roof
2. The MAGELLAN Remote Control Panel
3. The Wireless Router
4. The HughesNet DW7000 or DW7700 Satellite Modems
THE MAGELLAN AUTOMATIC POINTING SATELLITE DISH
The first component is the MAGELLAN dish itself.
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The MAGELLAN .74 meter system
stands 48” high when deployed, and
stows to 13” for traveling.
The MSS .95 meter system
stands approximately 54” high.
Height (stowed) – 14”
Length (stowed) – 59”
Width (stowed) – 53”
Weight – 85lbs
The .95 meter systems allows for
far greater speeds then the .74
meter system.
The dish weighs about 75 lbs (.74 system) and 85 lbs (.95 system) on top of the roof and
when stowed, is 13” or 14” high… well under the height of roof mounted Air-
Conditioners. The dish moves on 3 axis: Azimuth (platform rotation), Elevation (dish
raising), and Skew (the rotation of the dish face). Unlike a dish for television, a
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MAGELLAN is requires one more axis (Skew) to be aligned with the
orbiting/stationary satellite 22,300 miles above the Equator.
THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
The Remote Panel is 6 ¼
inches wide and may be
mounted to any surface inside
of the rig. Two-sided Velcro
tape will work fine.
By pressing one of the buttons on the MAGELLAN Remote Panel you can “Find
Satellite” or “Stow Dish” without the need of a computer. The MAGELLAN is a self-
contained system and does not require computer intervention to create a local area
network. The Remote panel requires no power and is connected by a phone wire that
comes directly from the dish.
While the operation of the Remote Panel is fairly intuitive, more detailed instructions on
its use may be found in the OPERATIONS section of this user guide.
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THE WIRELESS (Wi-Fi) ROUTER
The Magellan ships with a Linksys Wireless G Router that connects as many computers
to the dish it as you like, either directly by Ethernet cable or by Wireless connection (use
of a hub is needed for more than 3 directly connected computers).
SECURITY CONCERNS – Although the wireless functionality is a great benefit to most, you may easily
disable it with a simple button click from the router administrative screen. Once the wireless feature is
deactivated, it will behave like any non-wireless router. The Wireless Password Protection of the Linksys
is capable of 128 bit encrypted for added security.
THE HUGHESNET DW7000 SATELLITE MODEMS
The DW7000 satellite modem from HughesNet (formally known as Direcway) is the
component that allows your MAGELLAN dish to transmit and receive Internet traffic.
There are two Coax Cables that come from the dish and connect directly to the DW7000.
One coax cable is for Transmit (TX) and the other is for Receive (RX). The single
Ethernet Port on the DW7000 connects to the Linksys Router, which supplies the Internet
connection to all computers connected to the router (either by Ethernet cable or by
Wireless). The other cable goes to the AC/DC Power Supply.
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