KVH Industries TracNet 100 User manual
Congratulations! You have chosen the KVH TracNet™100
Mobile Internet Receiver, your gateway to Microsoft’s
MSN®TV service and the Internet when you’re on the go.
This guide provides basic setup instructions to get you up
and running in just a few minutes.
For detailed installation, setup, and troubleshooting
information, refer to the
TracNet 100 User’s Guide
. For
complete instructions on using the MSN TV service, refer
to the
MSN TV User Guide
.
The EVDO card provides the cellular link to Verizon’s
broadband network. Ensure power is not connected
to the TracNet 100 receiver. Then insert the EVDO
card into the receiver’s PC card slot. The metal
bracket beneath the slot will help protect the card.
The external antenna and booster amplify the cell
signal to improve performance. Four different
antenna kits are available. Refer to Section 2.3 of
the
User’s Guide
for installation details for your
particular model.
Antenna installation tips:
• Mount the antenna in the highest possible
location, away from any obstructions or other
antennas.
• Seal the cable access hole with silicone sealant
or equivalent (if applicable).
1. Pull back the rubber cover on the back of the
EVDO card to access the antenna ports. Plug
the cell adapter cable into the right-hand port.
2. Connect the other end of the cell adapter cable
to the booster’s “Cell Phone” jack.
3. Connect the antenna cable from the external
antenna to the booster’s “Antenna” jack.
4. Connect the small plug end of the power “Y”
cable to the booster’s “12 VDC” jack. Later, you
will connect the other ends of the power cable
to the receiver and vehicle/vessel power.
5. Set the booster’s On/Off switch to “On.”
The MSN TV wireless keyboard and remote control
need to point at the receiver’s IR eye to send
commands. The IR extender allows you to mount
the eye remotely and hide the receiver in a cabinet.
1. Plug the IR extender cable into the receiver’s
“IR Extender Input” jack.
2. Position the IR extender’s eye in a location
within direct line-of-sight to the wireless
devices.
TracNet 100 comes with standard audio/video
cables.
(If your TV has an S-Video or VGA jack, you
may use those jacks on the receiver instead.)
1. Connect the red and white cables from the
receiver’s “Audio R” and “Audio L” jacks to your
TV’s audio inputs.
2. Connect the yellow cable from the receiver’s
“Video” jack to your TV’s video input.
The WiFi antenna allows you to connect a laptop
computer wirelessly to the TracNet 100.
1. Attach the WiFi antenna to the receiver’s “Wi-Fi
Antenna” jack. Screw down the base to secure.
2. Adjust the antenna upward for best reception.
The TracNet 100 receiver requires a 12 volts DC
power input supporting 25 watts.
1. Connect the large plug end of the power “Y”
cable to the receiver’s “Power” jack.
The small
plug end should be connected to the booster.
2. Connect the power cable’s wires to a dedicated
12 VDC circuit. Connect the black negative wire
to ground, and connect the red positive wire to
+12 VDC.
If installing on a car, connect the
black wire to a pillar ground screw and the red
wire to switched (accessory) power.
1. Remote Control: Install the two AAA batteries.
2. Keyboard: Pull the white tab on the back of the
keyboard to remove the protective plastic from
the battery compartment. Four AA batteries are
already installed. Remove the protective plastic
from the IR window at the front of the keyboard.
CAUTION
Do Not
Remove! 1
2
4
7
5
3
6
TracNet 100 Internet Receiver – Rear Panel
TracNet 100 Quick Setup Guide
Before you install the TracNet 100, you need to
order your FREE, preactivated Verizon EVDO
card (model KPC650) from KVH.
TracNet 100 will not work
without this card! Refer to
the
Activation Card
for
ordering details.
© Copyright 2006, KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
TracNet and KVH are official trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
Microsoft and the MSN logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The basic installation is complete! The reverse of this guide
explains how to turn on the system and connect a laptop.
1Install the EVDO Card
2Install the External Antenna
3Connect the Booster
Cell Phone
Jack
Antenna
Jack
BoosterAntenna Cell Adapter
Cable EVDO Card
Use port on the right!
4Install the IR Extender
5Connect Your TV
6Connect the WiFi Antenna
12 VDC
Antenna
on/off Power
Jack
Power Light
On/Off Switch
Booster
8Install Batteries in Remote & Keyboard
Remote Keyboard
Before you connect the power wires, shut
down vehicle/vessel power.
If installing on
a car, remove the battery’s negative lead.
7Connect Power
White
Yellow
Video Cable
Red
Audio Cables
Follow the steps below to turn on the system and
start using the MSN TV service.
1. Apply vehicle/vessel power.
2. Press the receiver’s front panel power switch.
The receiver’s #1 “Activity” light should be lit
green. If this light is off, check the short
Ethernet patch cable on the back of the receiver.
The receiver’s “Power” light should come on or
start flashing green. If this light is off, press the
MSN Power button on the remote or keyboard.
3. Turn on your TV.
4. Wait about two minutes for the MSN TV service
to start up. During startup, the TV will show an
MSN TV bootup screen. Then the screen will
go totally blank for 30 seconds before the MSN
TV Welcome screen appears.
5. Now you need to create your MSN TV account.
Using the remote or keyboard, select Continue
and follow the steps on the screen. You must
enter your MSN TV promotion code when
prompted. This promotion code, which you
received during activation, will personalize your
MSN TV service for your mobile environment
and ensure the correct software is loaded into
your system.
Refer to Section 3.1 of the
User’s Guide
for
details.
1. Turn off the power switch on the TracNet 100
receiver’s front panel and power off your laptop.
2. Connect a straight (not crossover) Ethernet
cable from your computer to one of the
available RJ45 ports on the receiver (2, 3, or 4).
Do not disconnect the patch cable from port 1.
3. Turn on the TracNet 100 receiver, wait two
minutes, then turn on your computer.
4. Configure your computer’s LAN connection to
obtain IP/DNS server addresses automatically.
Refer to Section 4.1 of the
User’s Guide
for details.
1. Turn off the power switch on the TracNet 100
receiver’s front panel and power off your laptop.
2. Make sure the WiFi antenna is connected.
3. Turn on the TracNet 100 receiver, wait two
minutes, then turn on your computer.
4. Enable your computer’s wireless card and
connect to the “KR1” wireless network.
Refer to Section 4.2 of the
User’s Guide
for details.
To block intruders from “piggybacking” on your
connection, and optimize data speeds, establish
basic security settings on TracNet 100, even if you
are using MSN TV. Just run the router setup wizard,
which walks you through the process step-by-step.
From MSN TV Sign In Page: Go to Settings>Choose
Connection Setting>Configure Router. Then select
IP address 192.168.0.1 and select Access Router.
From a PC, enter http://192.168.0.1 in the browser.
When finished, turn the receiver off then back on.
Refer to Section 4.3 of the
User’s Guide
for details.
Mount the receiver in a dry, well-ventilated area
away from heat sources or electrical devices that
generate RF noise (e.g., microwave, plasma TV, or
motor). Do not block the receiver’s vents. Ensure
both front/back panels are accessible to the user.
1. Attach the two mounting brackets to the
receiver’s side vents using #2-56 screws.
2. Secure the brackets to the mounting surface
using appropriate 1⁄4" fasteners.
If you experience a problem with the TracNet 100
system, first check the following:
• Check the signal strength bars on the MSN TV
screen. If you have no bars, you are outside the
coverage area of the nearest cell tower.
• Check the batteries in the remote or keyboard.
• Check the connections on the receiver rear panel.
• If you are using a computer, check the
computer’s network connection (enabled?).
Refer to Section 5 of the
User’s Guide
for details.
Getting Started with MSN TV
Power Switch
Power Light #1 Activity Light
TracNet 100 Internet Receiver – Front Panel
CAUTION
Ethernet Ports
24 3
WiFi Antenna Do Not
Remove!
1
TracNet 100 Internet Receiver
Computer Connections
MSN Power Button
Connecting a Computer – Wired
Mounting the Receiver
Protecting Your Network Connection
Bracket
#2-56 Screwsx 3
1⁄4" Fastenersx 4
(not supplied)
Connecting a Computer – Wireless
54-0352 Rev. B
KVH Technical Support supports Windows 2000/XP only for wired computer
connections and supports Windows XP only for wireless computer connections.
Receiver Mounting
Troubleshooting
Technical Support
If you need help, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Tel: 866-399-8509 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ET)
E-mail: [email protected]
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