Frequently Asked Question
Portable VSAT User Guide
Version 1 2025-06-12 sammy.truong@durhamnc.gov
Quick Start
Wi-Fi
SSID TF8 VSAT
SSID TF8 VSAT 5G
Password 4439c11d
Controller URL
Username intuser
Password int1234
Modem URL
Username admin
Password?
IP Address block
Wireless LAN 192.168.1.0/24
Ethernet LAN TBD
Support
Account number #TBD
- Technical support
AvL Technologies 828-250-9950
IP Access 888-310-0131
Inventory
Review the components of the system.
Case 1 of 2
Pedestal base, AVL Model 1085 IP, SN BN23354AA05-01
Case 2 of 2
Dish petals, 5 pieces stored in black storage sleeve. AvL 0.85M Reflector
Power supply, MeanWell HLG-600H-48A 48 VDC 12.5 A /5 VDC 0.5 A
Power supply AC cable
Leveling feet, 2 pieces.
Boom arm
LNB
Concept of Operation
A portable Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is a type of satellite communication system designed for quick deployment and easy portability. It's commonly used in remote locations for emergency response and temporary setups where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable.
Site Selection
Critical
Line of sight to southern horizon
Flat and stable terrain
Access to AC power
Additional considerations
Environmental – weather conditions, wind and temperature.
RF interference
Physical security
Proximity to operations
Assembly
Assembly prep
Remove Case 1 pedestal cover
Aim target arrow on pedestal base towards southern horizon.
Open Case 2
Assemble pedestal base
Attach (2) leveling feet from Case 2, one on each side, using the 2 large thumb screws.
Attach power supply from Case 2 using the 2 large thumb screws.
- Attach petals stored in black sleeve case.
(qty 1) top petal
(qty 2) bottom side petals
(Qty 2) top side petals
Attach boom from Case 2, BUC oriented away from dish / toward southern horizon.
Attach LNB.
Remove dust cap from boom.
Make cable connections
Connect pedestal blue RX to boom
Connect boom blue RX to LNB
Connect pedestal red TX to BUC
Connect pedestal BUC power multi-pin cable to BUC
Connect pedestal multi-pin cable to boom
Connect power supply multi-pin cable to pedestal base “DC POWER”
AC 15 amp plug to AC power.
Operation
Connect to the system
SSID TF8 VSAT
Password 4439c11d
Deploy the dish
Navigate to http://192.168.1.50/ username intuser password int1234
Click “Acquire”
Confirm connectivity
Conduct speedtest to confirm connectivity and speeds.
Stowing and Packing
Connect to the system
SSID TF8 VSAT
Password 4439c11d
Bring down satellite link
Navigate to Controller URL
Click “Stop”
Stow the dish
Navigate to Controller URL
Click “Stow”
Disassemble
Remove petals and stow in black sleeve and set aside.
Disconnect all cables
Detach LNB and pack into case 2.
Detach power supply and pack into Case 2
Detach boom and pack into Case 2
Detach leveling feet and pack into case 2.
Coil AC power cable and pack into case 2.
Place black sleeve with petals into case 2.
Close lid on case 2.
Replace cover on case 1.
Troubleshooting
If having trouble connecting, consider the following troubleshooting steps.
Stow and re-acquire.
Power cycle pedestal base.
Check line of sight to southern horizon and reposition if necessary.
View diagnostics on the internal Cradlepoint modem at http://192.168.1.1
Equipment Check
Level 1 – Inventory check
Confirm presence of all components.
Check for physical damage. Replace or service as needed.
Level 2 – Operations check
Perform Level 1 check
Deploy dish and confirm connectivity.
Level 3 – Engineering check
Perform Level 1 and 2 checks.
Confirm SSID is set to the SSID and password is set to password
Check for firmware or security updates and update as needed.
Notes
GUI ver R11.10.2-0
Controller Name BN23354AA05-01
AVL S/N: ACDI-001879