WARNING: keep all persons and electronic devices a minimum of 0.6 meters away from the front of the BGAN. The antenna radiates microwave power that may be harmful.
Overview:
The EXPLORER 510 is a high performance, portable, and ruggedized BGAN antenna that allows for satellite internet connection in off-grid environments. It utilizes the Inmarsat satellite network which revolves around the Earth’s equator.
Use the EXPLORER 510 when deployed totally off-grid to allow for backhauling from your goTenna Pro mesh network to the Pro Portal.
The EXPLORER 510 provides access to up to 464 kbps Standard data and 32, 64 and 128 kbps
You can connect your Explorer 510 to your end user device (EUD) either through WLAN or USB connector. WLAN is the primary connection between your equipment and the EXPLORER 510. However, a USB interface is also available, with possible connection of LAN using a USB to LAN Converter Cable (included).
The Explorer 510 is IP66 protected.
The BGAN setup will require an activated SIM card
SIM card setup (See Figure A)
Loosen the two screws holding the SIM cover.
Lift the cover.
Insert the SIM card in the SIM slot with the chip
side facing down.
Press gently until it clicks.
Close the cover and tighten the two screws gently.
The SIM card is provided by your Airtime Provider.
First, activate the SIM card, following the instructions provided on the SIM card package.
Insert the SIM card as follows:
Figure A
You can control and monitor the connection to your Explorer 510 BGAN through the “Explorer Connect” app or through the following IP address: 192.168.0.1 (for use while connected to BGAN WLAN/WIFI).
Power on the BGAN by pushing the power button for 2 seconds (See Figure B)
Keep it off the ground, on a high surface, and DO NOT step in front of it!
When the Status indicator flashes slowly or is constant green, the terminal is ready for use.
Check that the WLAN LED is on (green or yellow), meaning that WLAN is ready in your EXPLORER 510.
To switch off, hold the power button until the Status indicator flashes yellow. This may take a few seconds.
Wait 10 seconds. You will hear beeps that indicate connectivity. High frequency beeps indicate better connectivity.
Figure B
Aim the BGAN until you hear high frequency beeps. Intermittent beeps indicate poor connection. One long beep indicates optimal connection. Press the power button to turn off the beeping.
Power up your end user device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone). Turn off any background data-consuming internet activities i.e. auto-updates, virus scanning, etc. This is to avoid unnecessary internet megabyte consumption.
Turn on wifi and select the Explorer 510 signal.
Wifi: Explorer 510
Password: Device serial number (find on the label of the Explorer 510)
Starting a data connection (See Figure C):
Figure C
Click (>) on Standard data to start the connection.
Click [] to stop the connection.
Standard data: Several users can share the data connection. This type of connection is ideal for TCP/IP traffic such as e-mail, file transfer, and Internet/intranet access. The user pays for the amount of data sent and received.
Streaming data: An exclusive, high-priority connection, ensuring seamless transfer of data. This type of connection is ideal for time critical applications like live video over IP. The user pays for the duration of the connection.
Open up your internet browser and go to the following IP address: 192.168.0.1.
Go to page 7 and select Standard Data to start a data connection.
IP address: The IP address that has been assigned by the service provider to this session.
Transferred data: For Standard data, the tile shows the total amount of transmitted and received data since the connection was established.
Connection duration: For Streaming data, the tile shows the total time the connection has been active.
Bit rate: For Streaming connections, the tile shows the fixed bit rate for the connection.
“Explorer Connect” app
IP address
When a connection is active, the icon turns green and the tile for the active connection shows:
Battery/charging specs (See Figure D for DC input)
10-32 VDC
Check that the WLAN LED is on (green or yellow), meaning that WLAN is ready in your EXPLORER 510.
A solar panel (min. 65 W, 10-32 VDC)
Battery life: Up to 2 hours (depending on usage).
To power the terminal or to charge the battery, connect one of the following external power sources to the DC input:
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D