StarBand SkyEdge User manual

StarBand®Installation and User Guide
For the
SkyEdge Satellite Modem
Version 1.1

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing StarBand high speed Internet service.
The StarBand Installation & User Guide includes step-by-step
instructions for properly configuring your computer to work with your
new StarBand satellite modem.
Although StarBand services and products are compatible with most
operating systems that support the TCP/IP protocol (i.e. Windows™,
Macintosh™, Linux™, UNIX™
, etc.), technical support is only provided for
the following operating systems:
•Windows 2000 Professional
•Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional
•Mac OS X
Other operating systems with TCP/IP components may work but will
not
be directly supported by StarBand.
Enjoy your StarBand Internet service!

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Table of Contents
1. GETTING STARTED.................................................................
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1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................2
1.2 WHAT YOU WILL NEED..........................................................2
1.3 PC REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................3
1.4 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION &CONFIGURATION..........................3
1.5 INITIAL SERVICE SETUP AND ACTIVATION.................................4
2. THE STARBAND SKYEDGE SATELLITE MODEM AND
RELATED HARDWARE..........................................................
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2.1 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION......................................................6
2.2 INSTALLATION NOTES FOR YOUR SATELLITE MODEM ................8
2.2.1 Mounting the Modem....................................................8
2.2.2 Connecting the Modem.................................................8
2.2.3 General Precautions.....................................................8
2.3 MODEM OPERATION..............................................................9
2.3.1 Boot and Operational Modes ........................................9
2.3.2 Rebooting / Resetting the Modem...............................10
3. CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER’S IP ADDRESS .............
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3.1 WINDOWS™2000 AND WINDOWS™XP:.................................13
3.2 SETTING UP MAC OS XTO USE ASTARBAND ASSIGNED
DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS.........................................................17
3.3 SETTING UP MAC OS XTO USE ASTARBAND STATIC IP
ADDRESS...........................................................................18
4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................
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4.1 YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY ABLE TO BROWSE THE INTERNET BUT
NOW YOU CANNOT...............................................................21
4.2 FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ON OTHER ISSUES......24

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1. Getting Started
This section provides an overview of the installation and set-up
process for getting you up and running with your new system and
broadband service.
1.1Package Contents
After unpacking your StarBand modem, please verify that your
SkyEdge satellite modem was shipped with the following items:
•One SkyEdge IP VSAT satellite modem
•One external power supply
•One power cord
•One RJ-45 cross-over Ethernet cable
Immediately inform your StarBand dealer if there are any incorrect,
missing or damaged parts.
1.2What You Will Need
To insure a smooth installation, please make sure you have the
following information available:
•Your assigned static IP addresses (if applicable) along with
the required Domain Name Server (DNS) and Gateway IP
addresses
•Your commissioning confirmation number (which is provided
to your installer by StarBand during installation of the system)
Note: If you did not receive an e-
mail with this information, please ask
your installer or contact Customer Support at 1-800-4STARBAND.

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1.3PC Requirements
Please be aware of the minimum system requirements for using the
StarBand satellite modem. These requirements include:
•Operating systems supporting the TCP/IP protocol
(StarBand support is limited to Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP, and Macintosh OS X)
•Microsoft©Internet Explorer (v5.5 or higher) and Firefox (v
1.0 or higher) web browsers are supported on Windows PCs
•CD-ROM drive
•Ethernet port
1.4Equipment Installation & Configuration
The following steps outline the general process for the installation and
configuration of your StarBand system.
1. The process begins with the installation of the satellite dish
and outdoor components by your certified StarBand
installer.
2. Your installer will configure the satellite modem and its
communications parameters.
3. To establish a network link between your modem and
StarBand, the installer will connect your indoor satellite
modem to the dish and complete the modem configuration.
4. With your modem connected to the StarBand network, your
computer’s IP address settings must also be configured to
allow your computer to access the Internet (see Configuring
Your Computer, page 12).
5. Now that your computer and new satellite modem are
working, activation of your StarBand account is required to
access the World Wid
e Web (which is discussed in the next
section –see Activation, page 4).

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1.5Initial Service Setup and Activation
As a new StarBand customer, there are two things you must do before
you can access the Internet for the first time. The first time you
attempt to browse the web, you will be prompted by the system to:
1. Activate your account and set-up your StarBand.net member
name and password.
2.
Verify your acceptance of the StarBand Purchase Agreement.
(You must accept this agreement before you can use your StarBand
Internet service.)
To set-up and activate your service, follow these steps:
1. Start your web browser. If your browser does not
automatically take you to the StarBand activation page, enter
https://portal.StarBand.net/registration into the address bar,
and press Enter.
2. The system may prompt you to enter the “commissioning
confirmation number”, which is provided to your installer by
StarBand during installation of the system). If you do not have
a commissioning confirmation number then you can close
your browser and wait approximately 30 minutes and then
restart your browser. After you restart your browser you will
automatically be taken to the next step in the process.
3. With your modem commissioning complete, you will be
prompted to accept the StarBand Purchase Agreement. After
carefully reading the agreement, click the Accept button to
move to the last step in the activation process.
4. Finally, you will be prompted to create a StarBand.net
member name and password. Your StarBand.net member
name gives you access to StarBand.net e-mail accounts,

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personal Web hosting, a view of the network status, and the
ability to pay your StarBand bill online. Once you’ve
completed this step, your access to the Internet will be
enabled within five minutes.
That’s it! You’re all set and ready to go!
Once you have successfully completed the installation of your
StarBand modem and have verified that you can browse the Internet,
StarBand recommends that you install a firewall on each computer
connected to your StarBand modem. Due to the multitude of firewall
products on the market, StarBand is unable to provide configuration
instructions or technical support for specific firewalls. Should you
require assistance, contact your firewall vendor.

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2. The StarBand SkyEdge Satellite
Modem and Related Hardware
2.1Hardware Description
The front of your StarBand-provided SkyEdge satellite modem
possesses the following LEDs:
PWR (Power indicator): When this green LED is on, the satellite
modem is powered up. This light should always be on if the system is
plugged into a good power source.
Rx
(Receive signal indicator): When this green LED is on, the satellite
modem is properly locked-
on and able to receive communication from
the satellite. This light should always be on if the system is operating
properly.
SYNC (Hub synchronization indicator): When this green LED is on,
the satellite modem receiver and transmitter are properly
synchronized with the StarBand satellite hub. This light should always
be on if the system is operating properly.
ON-LINE (Network connection indicator): When this green LED is on,
the satellite modem is properly connected to the StarBand network.
This light should always be on if the system is operating properly.

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Tx(Transmit signal indicator): When this green LED is flashing, the
satellite modem is transmitting data to the satellite. This light is only on
when the StarBand modem is sending communication to the satellite.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) –Not enabled for StarBand customers.
NOTE:A modem that
has not been configured will have only the PWR
LED illuminated.
The rear of your StarBand SkyEdge satellite modem has the following
connections:
RF-IN (Female F-Type connector): The Rx coaxial cable from your
satellite out-door unit connects to this port.
Serial (DB-9 serial port): Standard Serial Port. This connection is not
enabled in StarBand-provided SkyEdge IP modems.
LAN (RJ-45 Ethernet port): Use the supplied Ethernet cross-over
cable to connect the LAN port of your modem to your computer.
NOTE: If the included cable is lost or damaged you can use any high
quality Crossover-type Category-5 Ethernet cable of similar length.
Straight-Through or “Patch” type cables will not work with your
SkyEdge IP.
RF-OUT (F-Type Connector): The Tx coaxial cable from your satellite
out-door unit connects to this port.
POWER –(DIN connection for power supply cable, +24vdc/2.8A)

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Connect the supplied external power adapter to this socket.
NOTE: There is no power switch. To power up or reset the IDU, it is
necessary to unplug the DIN connector from the IDU.
2.2Installation Notes for Your Satellite
Modem
2.2.1 Mounting the Modem
Depending on your preference, the satellite modem can be mounted
in three possible orientations: desktop horizontal, desktop vertical and
wall-mounted. Regardless of which orientation you choose, do not
block the ventilation openings of the modem.
2.2.2 Connecting the Modem
Steps to connect the modem to the other parts of your system:
1) Connect the RF-In and RF-Out cables from the outdoor
equipment to the RF-In and RF-Out ports on the back of the
StarBand modem.
2) Before powering on the modem, connect the included
Ethernet cross-over cable between your computer and the
satellite modem.
3) Connect the power adapter to the modem and your electrical
outlet.
2.2.3 General Precautions
•Do not cover the modem; placing anything on top of or near
the satellite modem may block the air vents and prevent the
proper air circulation required for correct operation. Covering

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the vents may result in substantial damage to your satellite
modem, rendering your StarBand system inoperable.
•The modem does not require or have an internal fan. It may
get warm to the touch during use, but should not be cause
for concern.
2.3Modem Operation
2.3.1 Boot and Operational Modes
Whenever the modem is powered on, the LEDs on the front of the
modem will flash in accordance with Table 1.

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Table 1: LED Boot Sequence
Upon completion of its boot sequence, the modem will be put into its
Operational Mode. The status of the LEDs of a correctly functioning
and online modem in operational mode will correspond to those as
stated in Table 1 under operational mode.
Once the boot up sequence has completed, the modem should be
operating normally and you may begin web browsing.
2.3.2 Rebooting / Resetting the Modem
To reset/reboot the StarBand SkyEdge modem, unplug the power
cable from the rear of the modem and wait 60 seconds before
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completed its reboot sequence (as described in Table 1).

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3. Configuring Your Computer’s IP
Address
Please note that the following
instructions are only valid for computers
directly connected to the StarBand satellite modem.
In order to connect to the Internet via the StarBand satellite modem,
your computer must have its TCP/IP settings properly configured to
use either a dynamic or a static IP address assigned to you by
StarBand. The correct type of IP address for your computer will
depend upon which StarBand service that you purchased (if you are
unsure which you have, contact your local StarBand dealer for
assistance). To properly configure your computer please read the
section below which corresponds to the type of IP address you have.
Static IP Addresses
If the service package you purchased includes one or more static IP
addresses (or if you purchased optional one(s)), please remember the
following:
•Each static IP can be used only on a single computer. If you
have purchased multiple static IP addresses, be careful to
configure each computer with a different address.
•Once you have setup your StarBand member name, you can
also find your IP address information by visiting
portal.StarBand.net and clicking on the My Account button.
Additionally, operating system-specific instructions on how to
configure a static IP address for your computer may be found on the
following pages:
•Windows 2000 & Windows XP…………….13
•Macintosh OS X……………………………..16

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Dynamic IP Addresses
If a static IP address was not included with your service package and
you did not purchase any, then
your computer should be configured to
use a dynamic IP address. Use the following operating system-
specific instructions for configuring Dynamic IP addresses for your
computer:
•Windows 2000 & Windows XP…………….13
•Macintosh OS X……………………………..15
3.1Windows™2000 and Windows™XP:
1. On the desktop, right-click on My Network Places.
2. From the drop-down menu, select Properties.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet
adapter to which the StarBand modem is connected and from the
drop-down menu, select Properties.
Select
Properties
.
1
2
2nd: Se
lect
Properties
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4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button
5. To setup a static IP address, continue with step 6. To setup a
dynamic IP address, select Obtain an IP address automatically, then
click OK. When the Local Area Connection Properties window
appears again, click OK again, which will return you to your desktop.

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6. To setup your public static IP address, select Use the following IP
address. Enter in your IP address, your Subnet mask, Default
gateway, Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server addresses
(these values were sent to you via e-mail; if you did not receive this e-
mail, contact your Installer). Once you have finished, click OK
twice to
return to your desktop.

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7. Your Windows PC in now configured to utilize the StarBand
provided static IP address.

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3.2Setting Up Mac OS X To Use A
StarBand Assigned Dynamic IP
Address
1. Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences from the
drop-down menu.
2. In System Preferences locate and click the Network icon.
3. At the Network setup screen, complete the following:
•Click the PPPoE tab and uncheck the Connect Using PPPoE
box.
•Click the TCP/IP tab. Select Automatic from the Location:
drop-down list.
•Select the Built-in Ethernet option from the Show: drop-
down
list.
•On the Configure: drop-down list, select Using DHCP.
•The DHCP Client ID: box should remain blank. If any data is
there, delete it.
•In the DNS Servers window enter the DNS Addresses
provided by StarBand.

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•Click Apply Now and close the window.
4. Your OS X Macintosh in now configured to utilize the StarBand
provided dynamic IP.
3.3Setting Up Mac OS X To Use A
StarBand Static IP Address
The setup information provided applies only to computers connected
directly to the StarBand modem.
Note: Not all StarBand customers have static IP addresses as part of
their account, so this section may NOT apply to you.
1. Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences from the drop-
down menu.