Turning On the System

To turn on your TracPhone system, follow these steps:

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The antenna transmits RF energy that is potentially harmful. Make sure everyone stays more than 42 feet (13 m) away from the antenna while it is in use. The minimum safe distance increases to 101 feet (31 m) if a person is more than 6.5 feet (2 m) above the plane of the antenna’s base. The antenna transmits down to an elevation of -24º, so no hazard exists directly below the antenna.

Important!

Before you start using the system, make sure you have read and understand the End User Agreement (available in PDF format at www.kvh.com/mvbcustomercenter [Internet access required - airtime charges may apply]). Pay particular attention to the Use of Service section.

  1. Make sure the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

  2. Make sure vessel AC power is applied to the antenna, modem, CommBox-ACU, and your computer(s).

  3. Press the power buttons on the front of the modem and CommBox-ACU. The buttons’ lights should illuminate green.

    4. Power Buttons

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  4. Wait at least five minutes for system startup. Do not turn off the modem or CommBox-ACU during this time.

  5. Turn on your computer(s) that are connected to the network. Once the antenna finds the service satellite and the modem logs into the mini-VSAT Broadband service, all status lights on the CommBox-ACU and modem should be lit green. If any lights are not lit green, refer to  LED Indicators .