iDirect Evolution X3 User manual

Contents
1.Before you start
What you will need before configuring the modem
2.Connecting to the modem
How to set up your connection to the modem
3.Loading the option file
How to load the required configuration file
4.Acquiring the satellite signal
What to take into consideration when pointing the dish
5.Activating the modem
How to start the activation process

1.Before you start
a) Please ensure that you have submitted the online activation form at
b) Once this is done, you will receive the required files to configure you
modem; this will include the option file (R12345.opt) and your IP details.
c) You will also need the corresponding version of iSite:
Evolution W2A ( C- Band) : iSite 12.0.0.0
Evolution W3A/W6 S2 : iSite 12.0.0.0
Evolution AM22: iSite 12.0.0.0
Infiniti Sesat2/W3A/W6 S1 : iSite 12.0.0.0
It is very important that the correct version is used depending on what
satellite the modem in on; if you are unsure which version to use, please
contact support
The above software can be downloaded from
http://www.wafa.ae/en/vsat/support/evolution
2.Connecting to the modem
a) Connect an RJ45 cable from the LAN port on the modem to a hub or switch
(the interface runs at 100mbps/full duplex) the to a PC

If connecting straight from the modem to a PC, use a crossover cable.
b) Set up the PC with the following default IP addresses
IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240
Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
To do this in Windows XP go to Start > Control Panel > Network
Connections:
If you are having issues doing this with windows 7, follow the step by step guide
below:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-TCP-IP-settings

c) To confirm that the PC can now communicate with the modem, open a
command prompt (Start > run/search > type “cmd” and hit enter)
Type “ping 192.168.0.1”
If everything is set up correctly, results should be as below:
If results are “Request timed out” or “Destination host unreachable” or
“Hardware Error”, cables and settings need to be rechecked

3.Loading the option file
a) Log in to iSite by clicking on the “TDMA Remote” and clicking “Login”. The
default password is: iDirect

b) Once logged in, click on “Option file” in the top menu, then “Download
from disk”
c) Browse to where the option file is saved and open. It should only take a few
seconds to load and then to modem will reboot
d) You will now need to change your computers IP settings to reflect the
update. Follow Step 2 again using the IP addresses that were supplied
with the option file
e) Also, the password for iSite and telnet access will now have changed from
the default “iDirect”; depending on what satellite the modem is configured
for, it will be:
oW2A-C Band / W3A/W6/T-11 S2: bentleys2
oAM22: eutelsat2008
oSeSat2/W6 S1: eutelsat
oW3A S1: london12

4.Acquiring the satellite signal
If you are aligning the dish yourself, you will need to do the following:
a) Calculate your estimated dish pointing angles:
Visit http://www.satsig.net/ssazelm.htm
Input the satellite orbit: W6=21; W3A=7; AM22=53; W2A=10
Input your latitude and longitude and click calculate
This will return azimuth (magnetic) which is the left and right movement
of the dish; elevation, the up and down movement of the dish; and the
polarisation, which is the rotation angle of the feed assembly.
Use these value to point the dish is the right direction
b) We recommend using a Satellite Meter such as a MaxPeak or Horizon to
then find the satellite signal
c) Once you have a lock on the signal, open up the “antenna pointing tool”
in iSite by right clicking on the remote and selecting “Align Antenna” >
“Antenna Pointing”
Click on the “Antenna Pointing” tab at the top then click “Start”

After a short period, the graph will start showing data; use this to adjust
the dish until you are seeing around 16v

6.Activating the modem
a) You will need to check if transmit is enabled.
Open a command prompt and type “telnet” space, then the modems IP
address
The username will be admin and password will be either bentleys2
(W3A/W6 S2), eutelsat2008 (AM22), eutelsat (SeSat2/W6 S1) or
london12 (W3A S1)
Once logged in, type the command: tx iflDC (note that “DC” must be
uppercase)
If this is set to off, retype the command: tx iflDC on
b) If everything is setup correctly, the RX and Power light on the front of the
modem will be solid green
c) You will then need to contact Technical Support to request activation
Should you encounter any difficulties setting up your modem, please
contact WAFA technical support:
[email protected]
[phone]
or raise a support ticket if you have the facility to do so.