MDM2510 R4.2 User Manual

MDM2510 IP Satellite Modem
User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2

Table of Contents MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
1 Copyright ............................................................................................................ 1
2 About this Manual .............................................................................................. 2

2.1 Cautions and Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Important Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Version History ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Modem Description ............................................................................................ 3

3.1 Modem Front Panel .................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Modem Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4 Modem Web Interface ........................................................................................ 6

4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer ................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface ......................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Overview Web Interface ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.3.1 General Lay Out .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.2 Menu Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Status Bar ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4.1 Ethernet LED ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.2 Satellite LED ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.3 Software LED ...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.5 Terminal Status ......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.2 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.2.1 Ethernet Overview ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.5.2.2 Satellite Overview ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.5.2.3 Software version .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.3 Interface Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.6 Terminal Installation ................................................................................................................................. 16
4.6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 16
4.6.2 Selecting the Outdoor Unit .................................................................................................................. 17
4.6.3 Selecting the Spot Beam ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.4 Pointing the Antenna ........................................................................................................................... 19
4.6.4.1 Manual Pointing - Point&Play application ..................................................................................... 19
4.6.4.1.1 Terminal Installation Kit .......................................................................................................... 19
4.6.4.1.2 Point&Play® Application requirements .................................................................................. 19
4.6.4.1.3 To Use the Point&Play® Application ..................................................................................... 20
4.6.4.1.4 To Enable the Demo Mode on Android ................................................................................. 20
4.6.4.1.5 To Enable the Demo Mode on iOS ....................................................................................... 21
4.6.4.2 Manual Pointing - Point&Play tool ................................................................................................ 23

4.6.4.2.1 The Point&Play Tool .............................................................................................................. 24
4.6.4.2.2 To Use the Point&Play Tool ................................................................................................... 25
4.6.4.2.3 Check the Pointing ................................................................................................................. 26
4.6.4.2.4 Finishing the Pointing ............................................................................................................. 26
4.6.4.3 Automatic Pointing ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.6.5 Software Download ............................................................................................................................. 28
4.6.6 Validating the Installation .................................................................................................................... 29
4.6.6.1 Accepting the Disclaimer ............................................................................................................. 30
4.6.6.2 Entering your Location ................................................................................................................. 30
4.6.6.3 Validation ..................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.7 Line Up ................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.7 Terminal Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 36
4.7.1 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................................................... 36
4.7.1.1 View the Ethernet Interface Configuration .................................................................................... 36
4.7.1.2 The Parameters of the Ethernet Interface .................................................................................... 36
4.7.1.3 Modifying the Ethernet Interface Configuration ............................................................................ 43
4.7.2 Satellite Interface ................................................................................................................................ 43
4.7.2.1 Viewing the Satellite Interface Configuration ................................................................................ 44
4.7.2.2 The Parameters of the Satellite Interface ..................................................................................... 47
4.7.2.3 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration ...................................................................................... 49
4.7.3 Antenna Controlling ............................................................................................................................ 50
4.7.4 Outdoor Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 52
4.7.4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 52
4.7.4.2 Display Outdoor Unit Parameters ................................................................................................. 53
4.7.4.3 Edit Outdoor Unit Type Parameters ............................................................................................. 58
4.7.4.4 Add Outdoor Unit Parameters ...................................................................................................... 58
4.7.4.5 Remove Outdoor Unit Parameter Set ........................................................................................... 60
4.7.5 Multicast .............................................................................................................................................. 61
4.7.5.1 View the Multicast Configuration .................................................................................................. 61
4.7.5.2 The Multicast Parameters ............................................................................................................ 61
4.7.5.3 Edit the Multicast Configuration ................................................................................................... 62
4.7.6 GXT Files ............................................................................................................................................ 63
4.8 Device Info ................................................................................................................................................ 64
4.8.1 Software .............................................................................................................................................. 64
4.8.2 Hardware ............................................................................................................................................ 65
4.9 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................... 66
4.9.1 Logging ............................................................................................................................................... 66
4.9.1.1 Diagnostic Report ......................................................................................................................... 66
4.9.1.2 Generating a Logfile ..................................................................................................................... 67
4.9.1.3 Performance Counters ................................................................................................................. 69
4.9.2 Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
4.9.2.1 Test Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 71

4.9.2.1.1 Hardware Test ....................................................................................................................... 71
4.9.2.1.2 LAN Test ................................................................................................................................ 71
4.9.2.1.3 Satellite Connection Test ....................................................................................................... 72
4.9.2.1.4 Software Test ......................................................................................................................... 72
4.9.2.1.5 Traffic Test ............................................................................................................................. 72
4.9.2.2 On-Screen Test Results ............................................................................................................... 73
4.9.2.3 Export Test Results ...................................................................................................................... 74
5 Expert Mode ..................................................................................................... 75

5.1 Login as Expert ........................................................................................................................................ 75
5.2 Additional Functionality in Expert Mode .................................................................................................... 76
5.2.1 Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 77
5.2.1.1 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration ...................................................................................... 77
5.2.1.2 Satellite Configuration - Select a Beam ........................................................................................ 77
5.2.1.3 Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam ............................................................................................ 79
5.2.1.4 Satellite Configuration - Update Beams ....................................................................................... 81
5.2.1.5 Edit or Add Outdoor Unit parameters ........................................................................................... 82
5.2.1.6 General - SNMP ........................................................................................................................... 83
5.2.1.6.1 SNMP: Introduction ............................................................................................................... 83
5.2.1.6.2 SNMP Operations .................................................................................................................. 84
5.2.1.6.3 Ports used by SNMP ............................................................................................................. 84
5.2.1.6.4 Used MIBs ............................................................................................................................. 84
5.2.1.6.5 SNMP GUI Settings ............................................................................................................... 86
5.2.1.7 General - Terminal Mobility ........................................................................................................... 88
5.2.1.7.1 Terminal Mobility: Introduction ............................................................................................... 88
5.2.1.7.2 Enable Terminal Mobility ....................................................................................................... 88
5.2.1.7.3 Extra Terminal Mobility Functionality in GUI .......................................................................... 89
5.2.2 Device Info: Load Alternative Software ............................................................................................... 94
5.2.3 Statistics ............................................................................................................................................. 95
5.2.3.1 Demodulator Statistics ................................................................................................................. 95
5.2.4 Installation Carrier ............................................................................................................................... 99
5.2.4.1 Installation Carrier Settings ........................................................................................................ 100
5.2.4.2 Installation Carrier Control ......................................................................................................... 101
5.2.4.3 Installation Carrier Frequencies ................................................................................................. 101
6 Appendix A - Acronyms ................................................................................ 102
7 Appendix B - Licenses ................................................................................... 104

Copyright MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
1 Copyright
© October 23, 2018
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All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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About this Manual MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
2 About this Manual

This user manual is intended for the user of the MDM2510 Satellite Modem. It provides a description
of the modem and a detailed description of how to use the GUI (Graphical User Interface).
2.1 Cautions and Symbols

The following symbols appear in this manual:
A caution message indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also refer to a procedure or practice that, if not
correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or destruction.
A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of your equipment,
including helpful hints, shortcuts or important reminders.
A reference message is used to direct to a location in a document with related document

or a web-link.
2.2 Important Safety Precautions
Please first read the safety precautions which can be found on the CD-ROM provided
with your modem.
2.3 Version History

Following table gives a summarizing overview of the history of this document:
Version Date Reason of new version
version 1.0 September 19th Creation - adding

2018 information details in
installation carrier section
version 1.1 October 10th 2018 Correcting error backpanel
version 1.2 October 2018 Adding MUC for outdoor

unit
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Modem Description MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
3 Modem Description
3.1 Modem Front Panel
Nr What Description
1 Power LED White continuous - when powered up.
2 RX indicator LED White continuous - forward satellite signaling

receiving.
3 TX indicator LED White blinking / continuous - traffic transmitting via

the satellite link.
4 Warning LED Yellow continuous - when the terminal is not

logged on to the satellite network.
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3.2 Modem Back Panel
Nr What Description
1 24 Volt DC power Power connector.

cable connector
2 Reset button Multi-functional button:

• Press once briefly (hold less than 5 seconds) to reboot the
modem.
• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to perform a Factory
Reset. This will reboot the modem and change all IP-settings
back to the default factory settings.
3 TX connector Indoor connection for the transmit coax cable.
4 Earthing Technical earth connection; used when the modem is installed

within a rack to ensure that all equipment chassis fixed within a rack
connection are at the same technical earth potential.
Note: The grounding thread of the device must be connected
according to the local regulations.
5 RX connector Indoor connection for the receive coax cable.
6 Micro SD slot Not used in current release
7 Gigabit Ethernet Connection for the LAN, type RJ-45 (Ethernet cable).
cable connectors
• Left LED (orange continuous): Link layer status.
• Right LED (orange blinking): Ethernet frames are received or
transmitted.
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3.3 Power Supply

AC/DC Converter
• DC voltage: 24 V (external mains adapter)

• Mains adaptor input: Mains AC, 50
Hz\210-260V
and 60Hz \100-130 V
• Power consumption: <20W
• DIN 4P-din connector power supply
locking pin connector
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Modem Web Interface MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
4 Modem Web Interface
4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer

• Plug the network cable in the modem's and your computer's Ethernet ports.
• Connect the power adapter provided in the box gently to the modem and a wall outlet.
The result should resemble like the figure below:
Check if your computer is set to DHCP.

This way the computer can receive an IP address from the modem.
To check and/or change your IP settings, please refer to the help pages of the
Operating System on your computer.
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4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface

In the normal operational mode a connected computer should be configured in DHCP mode to
retrieve an IP address automatically and to retrieve the DNS server. The modem acts as a DHCP
server for the computer.
Browse to the web interface
» Type the modem's address in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.1.1.
The first time your modem starts up, you are prompted for the Expert password in order to start the
installation procedure.
If your modem has already been installed before, you are re-directed to the Status page of the
terminal.
When the terminal is not linked to the satellite network, after three minutes, the computer will
automatically receive its IP address, via DHCP, from the modem and you will then be able to browse
the web interface.
If no DHCP address is assigned to your terminal: remove the Ethernet cable from your computer,
wait a few seconds, and plug the Ethernet cable back into your computer. If the problem remains,
you need to assign a static IP address to your computer.
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4.3 Overview Web Interface
4.3.1 General Lay Out
Each of the web interface pages contains the same elements.

A - Banner:
The banner contains the Newtec logo, the Air MAC address and the languages in which the GUI can
be displayed.
B - Status bar:
The status bar always shows the most important status LEDs.
This information will be specified in the body of the Status page.
C - Menu structure:
On the left hand side of the page the site navigation is found.
Click an item to select it.
D - Body:
The actual content of the web interface is shown in the body.
It always shows the page title and one or more content blocks or forms.
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4.3.2 Menu Structure
Terminal Status
Check on the device and network status.
• Terminal Installation
Run the installation procedure.
• Terminal Configuration
• Ethernet Interface
Check and alter the Ethernet interface configuration.
• Satellite Interface
Check and alter the Satellite interface configuration.
• Antenna Controlling
Enable automatic pointing mode. Check and alter corresponding ACU settings.
• Outdoor Unit
Check and alter the Outdoor Unit configuration.
• Multicast
Check and alter the Multicast configuration.
If terminal mobility is enabled, the GXT Files option is displayed as well. This
allows the normal user to download GXT files. Refer to the Expert Mode on
page 75 section for more details.
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• Device Info
Check the Hardware version. Check or alter the software version.
• Diagnostics
• Logging
Generate a diagnostic report or check the modem logs.

• Test
Run tests on the device.
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4.4 Status Bar
4.4.1 Ethernet LED

The Ethernet LED gives the general status of the Ethernet connection to the modem.
LED Color Code Description
Red Connection is not OK.
Yellow Only appears if DHCP is enabled.

Connection is OK, but no DHCP address is given.
Green A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is
OK.
4.4.2 Satellite LED

The Satellite LED gives the general status of the Satellite connection to the modem.
Red No connectivity, no valid signal received.
Yellow A valid signal was received.

The terminal is busy logging in on the satellite network.
Green The system is operational and the user is logged in on the satellite
network.
4.4.3 Software LED

The Software LED gives the general status of the installed software or the updates.
Red The terminal has a newer software version than the running software
version, and the newer software version was not selected because the
software validation process failed.
Yellow The terminal is retrieving new software via satellite.

This can take up to 10 minutes.
Green No problem. The terminal is running with the latest software version.
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4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem
See section Modem Back Panel on page 4 for similarities with the hardware button reboot.
» Click the Reboot link at the right of the status bar to reboot the terminal.
The modem will reboot and return to the Status page.

This may take up to one minute, including satellite link initialization.
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4.5 Terminal Status
4.5.1 Introduction
The Status Page contains two parts as shown in the figure below:
• Overview
This part gives an overview of the modem, demodulator and software state.
• Interface Statistics
This part gives an overview of the modem statistics.
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4.5.2 Overview
4.5.2.1 Ethernet Overview
The Ethernet status is indicated by a state description.

The possible modem state descriptions are given below:
Ethernet status Description
Ok A DHCP address is given (if DHCP is enabled) and the connection is OK.
Warning Only appears if DHCP is enabled.

Connection is OK, but no DHCP address is given.
Error Connection is not OK.
4.5.2.2 Satellite Overview
Active Beam ID identifies the beam in which the terminal currently operates.
The modem state is indicated by a state description.
The possible modem state descriptions are given below:
Modem state Description
Idle - Awaiting The terminal is waiting for an action of the installer.

installer action
Idle - Rx Shown only in mobile terminals, when the terminal is located inside a no-Rx
disabled zone.
For more information on exclusion zones refer to Exclusion Zones on page 91 .
Idle - Shown in mobile terminals that are configured to perform Automatic Initial
Automatic Beam Selection (AIBS) and are currently trying to lock on a beam. This
Initial Beam message will normally not be seen in properly configured terminals, because
Selection AIBS is very fast. However, if the terminal can't fetch GPS coordinates from
ongoing the ACU, or can't select a beam because it is outside the boundaries of all
configured beams, it can stay in this state for a longer time.
Satellite The terminal is looking for the satellite network.

network
lookup
Synchronizing The terminal found the satellite network and time synchronization.
Synchronized The terminal is synchronized and can directly log in on the satellite network
when IP traffic is received via the Ethernet interface.
Network login The terminal is trying to log in on the satellite network.
Operational The terminal is logged in.

The return link technology (CPM, HRC or DVB-S2) used by the modem is also
shown.
An error message can be displayed. This error message displays the current error status and will be
reset when the terminal has entered the satellite network and the terminal is operational.
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Please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM (provided with your modem)
for more details on possible errors and actions needed to resolve the occurring error.
The demodulator state is built as follows (see the table below for more details):
• -95.0 dBM, Es/No: 23.2 dB, <Satellite network name>
Demodulator Label Value Description
-xx.x dBm Indication of the received signal strength expressed in dBm.

This indication can change when going from pointing mode to
operational mode.
Es/No Es/No is an indication of the received signal quality expressed in

dB.
This indication can change when going from pointing mode to
operational mode.
Satellite network name Optional satellite network name as specified by the Network
Operator.
The actual receive Polarization indicates the Polarization of the RX and can have following values:
• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Circular-left
• Circular-right
4.5.2.3 Software version
The running software version is indicated by its version number.
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4.5.3 Interface Statistics
Modem state Description
Interfaces Ethernet User side interface (Ethernet frames)

interface
Satellite interface Satellite side interface (IP packets)
Directions RX Receive IP traffic of the modem, including all multicast

and unicast traffic, as well as internal management
traffic.
TX Transmit IP traffic of the modem, including all transmitted

IP packets, unicast traffic, control & management traffic.
Statistics Volume Total number of received (or transmitted) bytes.
Packets Received (or transmitted) Ethernet frames or IP packets.
Errors Number of occurred errors.
Dropped Dropped Ethernet frames or IP packets.
4.6 Terminal Installation
4.6.1 Introduction
• The first time your modem starts up, you are redirected to the Terminal Installation page.
The installation procedure must be performed step by step, and starts with selecting an outdoor
unit (see section Selecting the Outdoor Unit on page 17 ).
• If your modem has already been installed before, an overview of the selected installation settings
is displayed.
» Click Restart if you want to restart the complete installation procedure.
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4.6.2 Selecting the Outdoor Unit
"Outdoor Unit" is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC.
» Select the outdoor unit type which will be connected to your modem.
Selecting an incorrect outdoor unit type may prevent the modem from logging onto the
network.
The supported outdoor unit type(s) are predefined in factory.

If, for some reason, your outdoor unit is not listed, please refer to
Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 58
» Confirm the selected outdoor unit.
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4.6.3 Selecting the Spot Beam

The spot beams are predefined in factory.
If, for some reason, a new beam has to be added, please refer to
Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam on page 79 .
• Select the beam identifier corresponding to your location and confirm.
It is possible to select the 'Auto' option if terminal mobility is enabled. As a result the
terminal automatically searches its initial beam based on its current GPS location and
GXT files. However this requires the use of an ACU.
Refer to Expert Mode on page 75 for more details about enabling terminal mobility.
Refer to Antenna Controlling on page 50 for more details about ACU setup.
If 'Auto' is selected, an extra installation state "Automatic Beam Selection" is
introduced.
Refer to General - Terminal Mobility on page 88 for more information about terminal mobility option.
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4.6.4 Pointing the Antenna

There are 3 ways to point the antenna:
1. Manual pointing, using the Newtec Point&Play® mobile application.
Please note that you need an Android or iOS smartphone with specific requirements
and an Internet connection to download the Point&Play® application.
2. Manual pointing, using the Point&Play tool.

3. Automatic pointing, using an Antenna Control Unit (ACU).
4.6.4.1 Manual Pointing - Point&Play application
The Point&Play® application is an installation solution for Newtec VSAT terminals which enables the
end user to accurately position the antenna towards the correct satellite.
4.6.4.1.1 Terminal Installation Kit
The Terminal Installation Kit contains following items:

• 2 brackets to mount a smartphone on the ILB2145 Ku-band Quad iLNB
• 2 brackets to mount a smartphone on the ILB2140 Ku-band iLNB
• A WiFi access point that has been validated by Newtec to work with the Terminal InstallationApp
• A 6m UTP cable
• A reusable alignment scale band
4.6.4.1.2 Point&Play® Application requirements
The Newtec Point&Play® application is a mobile application. There are two versions of the
application for Android and iPhone.
Supported versions Available at
Android as of version Android 4.0.3 Google Play Store
iOS as of version iOS 8.0 Apple App Store
Minimum requirements of the smartphone are the presence of:

• GPS sensor
• Compass
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Minimum screen size: 4.3”
• Minimum resolution: 480x800 pixels
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4.6.4.1.3 To Use the Point&Play® Application
The Point&Play® application connects with the Newtec VSAT terminals through Wi-Fi. Once a Wi-Fi
connection is established, the installation can start. The installation is started from the application
itself.
You need to install the Newtec Point&Play® application, shown below, from the Google Play Store
(on Android) or the Apple App Store (on iOS):
This application has a demo mode which guides you (supported with videos) step by step through
the installation of the terminal.
• The modem contains the Newtec outdoor unit parameters to make the correct
calculations (for example to calculate the elevation angle).
• When using a different outdoor units, their parameters should be loaded to the
modem.
• Please contact our support department to have these parameters entered.
4.6.4.1.4 To Enable the Demo Mode on Android
» Open the Newtec Point&Play® application.
» Click START .
» Click the sandwich icon on the top left.
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» Click the cog icon on the bottom right.
» Switch ON the Demo mode.
4.6.4.1.5 To Enable the Demo Mode on iOS
» Go to the Settings of your mobile device.
» Select the Newtec Point&Play® application.
» Switch ON the Demo Mode.
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In the field:
Make sure to switch OFF the demo mode again in the field.
» Open the Newtec Point&Play® application.
» Click START .
» Enter the orbital position and click CONFIRM ORBITAL POSITION .
» Follow the steps in the application.
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4.6.4.2 Manual Pointing - Point&Play tool
Before proceeding with this step, make sure that:

• Your antenna, LNB and BUC are properly installed. For instructions, refer to its
manufacturer's installation guide.
• The LNB is connected to the RX interface on the modem.
Note: The BUC should not yet be connected to the TX interface.
• If two pointing carriers have been preconfigured, keep the pre-selected carrier.
If pointing fails during the procedure, you will need to repeat this step with the other pointing
carrier.
» Click Start Pointing to start the pointing procedure with the Point&Play tool and proceed to the
next section: Using the Point&Play Tool.
» Click Skip Pointing to skip the pointing procedure (use if the antenna is already correctly
pointed). You can proceed to Software Download on page 28 .
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4.6.4.2.1 The Point&Play Tool
Using the Point&Play Tool

The Point&Play tool helps you to point the antenna correctly. During the pointing procedure, the
Point&Play tool can produce various sounds, each having a specific meaning described below.
High uninterrupted tone (correct tone)
The antenna points to the correct satellite and is receiving the strongest signal. Some fine-pointing
might still be required to find the optimal position of the antenna (highest tone within the high
uninterrupted tone range).
Medium or high interrupted tone

The antenna points to the correct satellite but does not receive the strongest signal so far. The
pointing procedure must be continued until an uninterrupted high tone is perceived.
Low uninterrupted tone

The antenna points to a wrong satellite or is not pointing to a satellite.
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4.6.4.2.2 To Use the Point&Play Tool
To Use the Point&Play Tool

» Connect the TX interface on the modem to the Point&Play tool.
» Connect the earphone to the Point&Play tool. Make sure the Point&Play tool is still switched off.
» Switch on the Point&Play tool by slowly turning the volume wheel until the green LED illuminates.
Put on the earphone and adjust the volume if necessary.
Ensure that the volume of the Point&Play® tool is not set too loud, otherwise damage to
your hearing may occur.
» Start pointing the antenna until you hear the highest possible uninterrupted tone.
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4.6.4.2.3 Check the Pointing
• If the antenna is correctly and optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - pointed
optimally appears in the modem webGUI. You can now proceed to the next section: Finishing
the Pointing.
• If the antenna is not yet optimally pointed, the message Correct satellite - not pointed
optimally is displayed. Continue the pointing procedure until optimal pointing is achieved.
In case of problems, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with
your modem.
4.6.4.2.4 Finishing the Pointing
» Switch off the Point&Play tool.
» Remove the TX cable from the Point&Play tool and connect it to the BUC.
» Back at your computer, click Finish Pointing .
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4.6.4.3 Automatic Pointing
This pointing method uses an Antenna Control Unit (ACU) which is connected to the modem via
Ethernet.
Antenna pointing information is then exchanged using OpenAMIP (Open Antenna to Modem
Interface Protocol).
Automatic pointing is enabled via the Antenna Controlling submenu. Please refer to
Antenna Controlling on page 50 for more details. It is advised to click Restart after enabling automatic
pointing.
Pointing starts automatically if the communication between modem and ACU is ok.
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Pointing is finished automatically after the ACU has signaled to the modem that it has found the
correct satellite.
Use Finish Pointing if the automatic pointing fails and if you want to interrupt the
automatic pointing procedure. This allows to verify the automatic pointing settings or
to troubleshoot the issue.
4.6.5 Software Download

The modem continuously checks for software updates.
• If the software is still up to date, this step is skipped automatically.
You can proceed to the next step: Validating the Installation.
• If a newer software version is available, download will start automatically.
Once the download is complete, the new software is written to flash memory and the modem
reboots to activate the new software. You can now proceed to the next step: Validating the Installation
on page 29 .
You may need to refresh the page of your browser manually after the reboot.
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4.6.6 Validating the Installation

When the previous step is completed, the following screen is shown:
The modem will now check if the quality of the installation needs to be validated. Whether this
validation is required or not, is determined by your Service Provider.
• If validation is not required, this step is skipped automatically. The following screen appears:
Your modem is now installed.Depending on your Service Provider, you might need to register first
before you can start browsing the web.
• If validation of your terminal installation is required by your Service Provider, please proceed with
this section and execute the following sequence of tasks.
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4.6.6.1 Accepting the Disclaimer
As this validation procedure involves sensitive information such as geographical location of the
terminal which is subject to legal restrictions, a disclaimer is presented.
Please read the disclaimer message and indicate your acceptance by clicking Confirm .
4.6.6.2 Entering your Location
The validation of your installation is based on the geographical location of your terminal.
There are 2 options to enter this information:
• Option 1: Enter your address.
• Option 2: Enter your location's latitude and longitude.
Option 1: Enter your Address

» Enter the address where the terminal is located. At a minimum, your city and country are
required.
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» A list of one or more matching locations is displayed.

Select your address from the list and click Next to view your location on a map.
If your address is not listed or no results are displayed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide
available on the CD-ROM provided with your modem.
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» Click Confirm to accept and proceed.

If this is not your location, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided
with your modem.
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Option 2: Enter your Location

» Enter your location’s latitude and longitude.
These values should be entered in degrees, minutes and seconds notation or in

decimal form (using a dot as a separator).
Positive latitude = NORTH, positive longitude = EAST.
» Click Next to continue.
4.6.6.3 Validation
Once the location is confirmed, the validation of the installation starts.
» When the validation is successful, the following screen is shown:
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» If the validation fails, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide available on the CD-ROM provided with
your modem.
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4.6.7 Line Up
If a Network Operator asks to perform a manual line-up procedure, please refer to section
Installation Carrier on page 99
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4.7 Terminal Configuration
4.7.1 Ethernet Interface

This section describes the interface between the computer and the modem.
4.7.1.1 View the Ethernet Interface Configuration
4.7.1.2 The Parameters of the Ethernet Interface
The displayed parameters and their description:
Ethernet
Parameter Description
Ethernet
Ethernet MAC address MAC address of the Ethernet interface.
Management IP address Management IP address of the Ethernet interface.
Netmask Network range for the user's LAN.
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IPv4
IPv4
NAT Enabled Enable or disable the Network Address Translation (NAT).

Next to translating IP addresses, this function also activates port
forwarding.
Enabling NAT, means that:
• Traffic from the WAN towards the LAN is being blocked. Except
for response traffic that was initiated by a device inside the LAN.
Add port forwarding rules to directly reach devices inside the
LAN.
• All outgoing traffic from the LAN towards the WAN is not
blocked.
Note: Editing NAT can be disabled by the Service Provider. In
such case, the NAT parameter is read-only.
IfFirewallis enabled,thenNAT is disabled / not shown.
Firewall Enabled Enable or disable firewall settings.

Enabling Firewall means that:
• Traffic from the WAN towards the LAN is being blocked.
Add the WAN Firewall rules to create exceptions.
• All outgoing traffic from the LAN towards the WAN is not
blocked.
To provide protection, by default firewall setting is disabled, which
means that all incoming traffic is blocked, unless the traffic is
requestedfrom the terminalside. IfNAT is enabled,thenfirewall
settingis disabled / not shown.
If NAT is enabled, the following screen is displayed.
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Parameter (NAT) Description
IPv4
LAN IP Address This is the Ethernet management IP address.
DHCP v4 Range The DHCP settings are only visible when NAT is enabled.
Editable IP range from which the DHCP server can select IP
addresses.
When no range is specified, the complete range is available to the
DHCP server.
WAN IP Address This is the IP address which is used as source IP address for
external traffic.
Port Forwarding This feature is only displayed when NAT is enabled.
Description Insert a logical description for the port forwarding. For example the
name of the program, service that you want to forward.
This feature is only displayed when NAT is enabled.
Subnet of Enter the public IP Address from a server in the public domain
External from which you want to receive data.
Network Note that entering this public IP address is optional.
Public Enter the port number of your modem on which you want to
Port receive the data.
Port(s)
Forwarding
This is the port on your MDM3310 facing the public network (for
parameters
example the Internet).
Local IP Enter the local IP address, indicating to which device on the LAN
Address you want to forward the data. This address must be in the same
IP range as the LAN IP address.
Local Enter the local port number you want to reach on the local device.
Port(s) Note: The local device must be listening on this port to receive the
data.
Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is used by the source.
Select both if you are not sure which protocol is used by the
source.
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If IPv4 firewall is enabled, the following screen is displayed.
Parameter (Firewall) Description
IPv4 (also valid for IPv6)
Description Insert a logical description for the firewall setting.
Protocol Select any or specific type of protocol from the drop-down list.
Source IP Address Specific host/subnet source IP address can be set for the selected
protocol. The format is dot-decimal notation followed by a slash
character (/), and ending with the bit-length of the prefix to specify a
subnet.
Remark: This is an optional parameter. Leave it blank to cover all
sources of incoming traffic with the specified protocol.
Source Port(s) Specific port number from the selected source address can be set
for the chosen protocol.
Remark: This is an optional parameter. To specify more than one
port number, use dash in between.
Destination IP Address Specific destination IP address can be set for the selected protocol.
Remark: This is an optional parameter. Leave it blank to cover all
sources of incoming traffic with the specified protocol.
Destination Port(s) Specific port number from the selected destination can be set for
the chosen protocol.
Remark: This is an optional parameter. To specify more than one
port number, use dash in between.
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IPv6
You have only IPv6 Firewall Enabled.
IPv6
Firewall Enabled Enable or disable firewall settings.

Remark: Editing firewall can be disabled by service provider.
If IPv6 firewall is enabled, then the following screen is displayed.
The parameters of IPv6 firewall setting is similar to that of IPv4 parameters.
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VLAN Overview
The VLAN Overview parameters are set by the Service Provider and cannot be
edited by the end user.
Layer 3 VLANs
Ports Indicates the external Ethernet port.
VLAN Tag Indicates a separation between different virtual networks.
Virtual Network Name of the virtual network the modem belongs to.
An MDM3310 can belong to 8 different networks.
Gateway Address (IPv4) IPv4 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs
within that network.
Gateway Netmask Network range for the user’s LAN within that network.
(IPv4)
Gateway Address (IPv6) IPv6 address used as gateway address for the connected CPEs
within that network.
Gateway Netmask Network range for the user’s LAN within that network.
(IPv6)
DHCPv4 enabled Indicates whether the DHCP server on the terminal is enabled or
not.
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4.7.1.3 Modifying the Ethernet Interface Configuration
» Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Configuration Ethernet interface to change the Ethernet
Settings.
» Edit the parameters to be changed.
» Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Ethernet interface to save the new
settings.
The Ethernet interface configuration is now saved.
4.7.2 Satellite Interface

This section describes the interface settings between the terminal and the satellite.
The satellite interface settings are predefined in factory. These settings may only be
changed upon advice of your Service Provider!
A satellite beam covers a limited geographical area in which terminals are serviced by
the satellite.
The displayed satellite interface settings depend on the beam that was selected during
the terminal installation.
Refer to Terminal Installation on page 16 for more information.
Every satellite interface setting consists of:

Initial Receive Carrier
This is the initial receive carrier through which the modem will try to gain access to the network.
Pointing Carrier
This carrier is needed to enable antenna pointing via the Point&Play mechanism or the automatic
pointing method. When two different pointing carriers are assigned to the terminal, the installer can
perform his pointing on two different pointing carriers. At least one pointing carrier must be enabled.
Maximum two satellite interface settings per beam can be assigned to the terminal. This is for
redundancy or migration reasons. In case two initial receive and/or pointing carriers are assigned to
the terminal, one preferred carrier is marked.
In case no carrier setting is configured, no carrier setting is shown in the GUI.
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4.7.2.1 Viewing the Satellite Interface Configuration
Maximum two initial receive carrier settings and pointing carrier settings can be assigned and
displayed. Only the settings that are enabled are displayed. How to change the satellite interface
configuration is described in section Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration on page 49 .
If two initial receive carriers are enabled and displayed, the preferred initial receive carrier is
marked green. If two pointing carriers are enabled and displayed, the default pointing carrier is
marked green.
The pointing carrier that is used for pointing is selected through the Terminal Installation
menu. Refer to Terminal Installation on page 16 for more details.
The parameter values in the figure below are just an example. They are randomly
chosen and may therefore differ from the predefined settings on your modem.
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If multiple beams are configured, you can select another beam from the dropdown list in the General
section to view its satellite settings. Changing the active beam is done via the Terminal Installation
menu.
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4.7.2.2 The Parameters of the Satellite Interface
General
Configured Identifier of the beam that was selected during terminal installation (or set to
Beam ID Auto in case automatic beam selection is enabled).
Beam ID Identifier of the beam whose parameters are displayed in the GUI.
Satellite Properties
Polarization Skew angle in degrees applied by the satellite operator. Check with your
Skew satellite operator to know this value.
Value is a positive or negative integer with dotted decimal notation.
Orbital Position Orbital position of the satellite in degrees and East/West selection.
Satellite Latitude Only applicable in case of automatic pointing.
Variance Value which is typically used for inclined orbit satellites. Check with your
satellite operator to know this value.
Max skew Polarization adjustment angle.
Tx Polarization Reflects the polarization of the received carrier.
Possible values are:
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• Circular Left
• Circular Right
Extra Hunt This is a free text field in which antenna specific OpenAMIP messages can
Parameters be entered.
Initial Receive Carrier
Default Marker for the default Initial Receive Carrier.
Transport Mode • DVB-S2 / DVB-S2X (ACM)
• DVB-S2X - Annex M
Time slice Identifier of the virtual carrier.
Number Only applicable if Transport Mode = DVB-S2X - Annex M
Frequency Initial receive frequency (GHz)
Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)
Polarization Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• Circular Left
• Circular Right
Pointing Carrier
Default Marker for the default pointing carrier
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Transport Mode • DVB-S
• DVB-S2 (CCM)
• DVB-S2 (ACM)
Time slice Identifier of the virtual carrier.
Number Only applicable if Transport Mode = DVB-S2X - Annex M
Frequency Initial receive frequency (GHz)
Symbol Rate Initial receive symbol rate (Mbaud)
Polarization Reflects the polarization of the received carrier. Possible values are:
• Horizontal
• Vertical
• Circular Left
• Circular Right
Automatic Beam Selection (only visible if terminal mobility is enabled)
Beam Name Name of the beam as mentioned in the corresponding GXT file
Cost Value used by the terminal when it can choose to operate in multiple beams.
The beam with the lowest cost value is then selected.
Automatic Time interval after which a terminal returns to the automatic beam selection
Pointing Timeout procedure (if the terminal can not lock on the received forward link).
Value
GXT File Name Name of the GXT file associated with this beam.
Exclusion Zones Area in which a terminal is not allowed to operate. This area is determined
by the following parameters:
• Service Area Number: as mentioned in the GXT file
• Tx Allowed: checkbox to indicate of terminal can only transmit in the
exclusion zone
• Rx Allowed: checkbox to indicate of terminal can only receive in the
exclusion zone
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4.7.2.3 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration
» Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Satellite Configuration Interface.
» Edit the parameters to be changed. Refer to The Parameters of the Satellite Interface on page 47 .
• At least the preferred initial receive carrier and default pointing carrier must be
enabled.
• Automatic Beam Selection parameters are only editable if terminal mobility is
enabled.
» Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Configuration Satellite Interface to save
the new settings.
The adjusted satellite interface configuration is now ready for use.
Refer to Terminal Installation on page 16 if you want to change the selected beam.
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4.7.3 Antenna Controlling

This submenu is used to enable automatic pointing. Automatic pointing only applies if an Antenna
Control Unit ACU is connected to the modem, as mentioned in Automatic Pointing on page 27 .
» Click Edit and select the Automatic Pointing check box to enable this pointing method.
» Click Save .
» Enter values for the parameters which are used for OpenAMIP communication between the
modem and the ACU.
ACU IPv4 Address IPv4 address of the ACU.

Modem uses the entered IP address to reach the ACU. Make sure
the management IP address of the modem and the ACU are in the
same IP subnet.
ACU TCP Port TCP port of the ACU.

Modem uses the entered TCP port to reach the ACU.
Timeout Requested Keep alive time in which the modem asks the ACU to send its GPS
coordinates and the antenna status.
Timeout Tolerance If the modem does not receive the status within this time interval, the
modem switches back to pointing mode.
Use L-Band Frequency Check box to indicate if modem sends L-band frequency or RF
frequency to the ACU.
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Once automatic pointing is enabled, the modem sends the parameters of the default pointing carrier
and the outdoor unit towards the ACU via OpenAMIP messages. Pointing carrier parameters are set
as described in Satellite Interface on page 43 .The ACU uses this data to track the correct satellite.
» Check the monitoring parameters to verify the OpenAMIP communication between modem and
ACU.
Communication Indicates if the TCP communication between modem and ACU is OK

Channel State or not.
Keep Alive Interval Time interval in which the ACU expects feedback from the modem.
Antenna Status Message from the ACU informing the modem about antenna
pointing status. Possible values are:
• OK
• Not OK
• Unknown
TX Allowed Message from the ACU informing the modem that it can transmit a
signal. Transmission is typically allowed after pointing is successfully
completed.
Latitude Latitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.
Longitude Longitude provided by the GPS of the ACU.
RX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the ACU and received by
the modem.
TX Message Counter Number of OpenAMIP messages sent by the modem towards the
ACU.
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4.7.4 Outdoor Unit
4.7.4.1 Introduction
An "Outdoor Unit" (ODU) is defined as the combined set of antenna, LNB and BUC.
The MDM2510 modem hardware and software supports several ODU types, but in order to verify the
quality of a terminal installation, the system should know which ODU is actually used.
An ODU type is known to the terminal in one of the following ways:
• Normally one or more ODU types are predefined in factory. If only one ODU type is
preconfigured, this ODU will be selected automatically during the installation procedure
(see Terminal Installation on page 16 ).
If multiple types are predefined, then the user can select the ODU he is actually using via a
dropdown list during the installation procedure.
• If no ODU types have been preconfigured, the user must first add one or more ODU types before
starting the installation procedure (see Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 58 ).
ODU types are not only configured in the modem, but are also set by the Network
Operator in the hub. Consequently the parameters visible in the modem GUI must
match with the ones defined at the hub side, in order for the modem to be able to
transmit and receive. This is particularly important when adding new ODU types.
The ODU types are not affected by a factory reset of the modem.
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4.7.4.2 Display Outdoor Unit Parameters
When selecting the Outdoor Unit configuration from the menu, the parameters of the ODU which
was selected during installation are displayed by default. If multiple outdoor unit types are defined,
you can use the dropdown box to select the ODU for which you want to display the parameters.
Editing or adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the
Edit or Add buttons are not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
The displayed parameters and their descriptions are shown in the table below.
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ODU Type Configuration
Active ODU ID Indicates which outdoor unit is active at the moment.
ODU Type Id Select the ODU type you want to activate.
Positive integer used as unique identifier.

• Range 1-32 is reserved for Newtec ODU types.
• Range 33-64 is for user definable ODU types.
ODU Description String used as a description of the selected ODU type.
Power Off Timeout Not yet supported
Elevation Offset This is the delta between the antenna real elevation and the elevation
of the reference plane to which the smartphone will be placed for the
(Used with terminal elevation measurement. This offset is different for different antenna
installation app) types.
For ANT2010 75 cm this is 72.5°.
This means that when the elevation is 17.5°, the reference plane is
17.5° + 72.5° = 90°, which is vertical.
Reflector Type We support the following 2 antenna types:

(Used with terminal
installation app) • Single-offset antennas
• Cassegrain antenna with a

subreflector
Linear Polarization This indicates the midrange value of the feed reading.
Indication For the front end type ILB2220 (Ku) this is 90°, since the reading is
(Used with terminal from 0 to 180°.
installation app) For other front end ILB types it is 0°, because the range is for example
from: -45° to +45°.
Positive Feed Reading This indicates if reading is clockwise or counterclockwise.

(Used with terminal For the front end type ILB2120 (Ku) this is clockwise , since reading
installation app) clockwise is from 0° to 180°.
For some other front end types it is clockwise, because reading
clockwise is for example from: -45° to +45°.
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Feed Reading When When the antenna and front end ILNB is aligned with a linear polarized
horizontal signal from the satellite, the feed reading can be +/- 90° or
RX Hor
0°.
(Used with terminal
installation app) For the combination ANT2010 (75cm) and ILB2120(Ku) this is +/- 90°.
Single Coax Indicates if the Tx and Rx of the ILNB are combined into a single coax.
This is for example the case with the ILNB2220 and ILNB2221.
Receive
LNB Type • Single/Dual (The LNB contains one or two local oscillators.)
Typically Newtec ILNBs, for example, the ILB2220 and ILB2221
contain two local oscillators.
• Multiband (the LNB contains more than two local oscillators.)
22 kHz Tone Used to inform the LNB about which frequency band it needs to use.
Refer to the LNB datasheet to know which values to set.
• Off
• On
• Band selection
Voltage Used to inform the LNB about which polarization it needs to use. Refer
to the LNB datasheet to know which values to set.
• Off
• Fixed 13 V
• Fixed 18 V
• Band selection (if not set via 22 kHz tone)
• Polarization selection
Low Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in
low band, see the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is
used in 22 kHz or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then
only set one local oscillator frequency (as there is no distinction
between high and low band).
Low Band RF Start Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, see
the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz
or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only set one RF
Start frequency (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
Low Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in low band, see
the LNB datasheet. Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz
or Voltage settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only set one RF
Stop frequency (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
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High Band L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used when the LNB is operating in
high band, which can typically be found in the LNB datasheet.
Only applicable if ‘Band selection’ is used in 22 kHz or Voltage

settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only set one local oscillator
frequency (as there is no distinction between high and low band).
High Band RF Start Minimum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band.

settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only set one RF Start
frequency
(as there is no distinction between high and low band).
High Band RF Stop Maximum frequency used by the LNB when operating in high band.
settings. If ‘Band selection’ is not used, then only set one RF Stop
frequency
(as there is no distinction between high and low band).
Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the RX interface. This input is
required for correct functioning of the current measurement test (see
section Hardware Test on page 71 ).
Transmit
BUC DC Voltage You can put a DC voltage on the TX connector. Possible values are:
• Off
• 24V
• 48V
The DC voltage is typically used to power a BUC.
Make sure to disable the DC output voltage when using
a BUC that is externally powered!
Or use a DC blocker to avoid damaging the externally
powered BUC.
BUC 10 MHz output A 10 MHz output reference frequency can be available on the TX
connector.
Disable the 10 MHz output if the BUC uses an internal reference or is
slaved to a reference source other than the modem.
BUC synchronized to This parameter is by default enabled.

modem In this case, the variations between the clock used by the modem and
the BUC are reduced to a minimum. The advantage is that the terminal
logon times are kept as low as possible. In this way the Maximum
Frequency Uncertainty range is limited to a minimum.
When disable the Maximum frequency uncertainty must be increased
resulting in a higher terminal logon times.
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It is recommended to enable the BUC 10 MHz Output in combination

with this synchronization parameter.
Typically the parameters "BUC 10 MHz Output" and "BUC
Synchronized to Modem" have the same configuration. Only in
special uses cases the configuration can differ from one another.
For example when one BUC is used by multiple modems.
In this case:
• Enable the BUC 10 MHz Output on only one modem.
(This 10 MHz is used as the reference signal for the BUC.)
• Enable BUC Synchronized to Modem on all modems to keep the
devices in sync.
BUC L.O. Local oscillator frequency (in GHz) used by the BUC, which can
typically be found in the BUC datasheet.
BUC RF Start Minimum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.
BUC RF Stop Maximum RF frequency the BUC can transmit.
MUC Multiplication Multiplication factor used by the MUC to convert from IF to RF-band
factor (as n*transmitted IF freq = transmitted RF freq, where n = multiplication
factor).
Only visible if ILB2220 is sued as outdoor unit type. As the ILB2220
operates in Ka-band, the multiplication factor = 10.
MUC RF Start Minimum RF frequency the MUC can transmit.
MUC RF Stop Maximum RF frequency the MUC can transmit.
Current Min / Max Minimum/maximum allowed current on the TX interface. This input is
required for correct functioning of the current measurement test (see
section Hardware Test on page 71 ).
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4.7.4.3 Edit Outdoor Unit Type Parameters
Editing an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Edit
button is not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
» Click Edit to edit the parameters of an existing outdoor unit type. Refer to
Display Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 53 for parameter descriptions.
Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network!
Only change outdoor unit settings when requested by your Service Provider or Network
Operator.
The ODU Type ID and ODU Description parameters cannot be edited.
» Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Outdoor Unit Parameters to save the new settings.
4.7.4.4 Add Outdoor Unit Parameters
Adding an ODU can be disabled by the Network Operator. In such case, the Add
button is not present and the ODU configuration settings are read-only.
When adding a new outdoor unit in the modem, it should also be configured with the
exact same settings in the hub by the Network Operator. If an outdoor unit type in the
modem has no matching entry in the hub, the modem will possibly be prevented from
logging onto the network. Please contact your Service Provider or Network Operator in
case of doubt!
» Click Add to create an outdoor unit type.
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» Enter the values for the new ODU type. Refer to Display Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 53 for
parameter descriptions.
Entering incorrect settings can prevent your modem from logging onto the network!
Contact your Service Provider or Network Operator in case of doubt.
» Click Save in the Web Interface > Add Outdoor Unit Type to save the new settings.
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4.7.4.5 Remove Outdoor Unit Parameter Set
To remove a configured outdoor unit configuration, display the specific outdoor unit parameters by
selecting the ODU Type ID as marked "1" in following figure and click Remove as marked "2" in
figure below.
A confirmation request message pops up.

>> Click OK to remove the outdoor unit parameter set
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4.7.5 Multicast
The satellite can send several sessions to a number of satellite terminals at the same time.
This is IP multicasting.
There are two configurations possible in the satellite terminal to receive these programs:
Static IP addresses:
IP addresses where the sessions are received.
You will be provided with these addresses if needed.
IGMP:
A protocol to receive multicast sessions without entering specific IP addresses.
4.7.5.1 View the Multicast Configuration
4.7.5.2 The Multicast Parameters
The displayed parameters and their description:
Multicast Mode • Disabled: Multicast mode is disabled.

• Static: The active Multicast Configuration is based on
entered Static Multicast IP Addresses.
• IGMP Dynamic: Dynamic IGMP multicast mode.
Static Multicast IP Maximum 10 multicast IP Addresses can be assigned and

Address 1-10 active in case of Static Multicast Mode.
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4.7.5.3 Edit the Multicast Configuration
» Click Edit in the Web Interface > View Multicast configuration to change
the Multicast Settings.
» Edit the parameters.
» Click Save in the Web Interface > Edit Multicast configuration to save the new settings.
In case an invalid multicast IP address is replacing a valid multicast IP address, the last
valid multicast IP address will still be in use.
A committed multicast configuration is shown to confirm the applied settings:
If "disabled" mode is selected, following screen is shown:
A similar screen is shown if "IGMP Dynamic" mode is selected.

» To remove a static Multicast IP address, select the IP address and click
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4.7.6 GXT Files

If Terminal Mobility is enabled, an extra GXT Files submenu becomes available which lists all GXT
files that are known in the modem.
» Click Download GXT Files to save the GXT files as a compressed file on your computer.
» Select GXT file(s) to be deleted and Click to delete the

selected GXT files.
» Upload GXT File(s) using the to open a communication window to

upload a GXT file.
• This submenu is only available if terminal mobility is enabled.

• More functionality is available when logged in as Expert.
Refer to General - Terminal Mobility on page 88 for more information.
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4.8 Device Info
4.8.1 Software
The modem software is automatically upgraded over the satellite without any user interaction. In
general, the only requirement for an upgrade to be successful is for the modem to have satellite
connectivity during the time of upgrade.
To allow a secure modem software upgrade mechanism, the flash memory of the modem can
contain two different software versions. A newly installed software version has to pass an automatic
software validation procedure.
• After a successful software validation, the modem is automatically rebooted to activate the new
software.
The following table gives a description of the parameters in the Software menu:
Software Version
Current Software The currently installed software version is displayed.

Version
Alternate Software Only displayed when an alternative software version is

Version present.
• When this software validation process fails, the old software version remains in use. The passive
memory bank now contains a newer software version that did not pass the validation process. In
this case, the user has the possibility to re-trigger the validation process. This situation can occur
when a user turns off his modem during the validation process or when satellite connectivity was
not possible to establish during the validation process.
When a newer version is present and validation fails, the software LED is red.
Refer to section Status Bar on page 11 for more information on the meaning of the
software status LEDs.
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To re-trigger the validation process:

» Click Try Alternate Version
In Expert Mode on page 75 , the Try Alternate version option is always available. This
allows downgrading the modem to the previous software version.
A confirmation window appears:
A total reboot, including satellite link initialization might take up to 10 minutes.
If the web interface does not refresh automatically, navigate back to the Status page.
4.8.2 Hardware
An overview of the displayed parameters and their description. These values are read only:
Device
Hardware ID Hardware identifier of the modem
Hardware Version Hardware version number of the modem
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4.9 Diagnostics
4.9.1 Logging
4.9.1.1 Diagnostic Report
A Diagnostic Report can be created by simply clicking the Show Report button.
The Diagnostic Report consists of the elements described in following sections:

The Short Diagnostic Report
The short Diagnostic Report exists out of following information:
• Terminal Identification
• Terminal Status
• Terminal Configuration
• Terminal capabilities
The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report

The Extended Terminal Diagnostic Report has the following structure:
• Terminal Firmware + FPGA version
• Terminal general status report
• Internal modem driver states
• Layer 2 counters of modem driver
• Terminal initial configuration
• Terminal operational configuration
• Running processes
• Ethernet link status
• Memory usage info
• Network configuration
– IP interface Addresses
– Multicast Addresses
– Ethernet ARP Cache
– Policy-Based Routing
– Network Link
– IP routing
– IP tables
– IP-6 tables
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– ARP Tables
• Tellitec-client configuration
• DHCP leases
• Terminal Log File
4.9.1.2 Generating a Logfile
The most important modem state changes, occurred errors, events, etc. are logged in the logfile.
The user has the possibility to filter in terms of; severity level, buffer size and data type.
Router Log provides a separate log file including information about BGP routing protocol, firewall
and NAT.
» Filter the required logs by choosing level, buffer size and data filter.
• The severity levels that can be selected.
• The buffer sizes in number of lines that can be selected.
• The Data Filters that can be selected:
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• The data types that can be selected.

» Click Show Log or Show Router Log
The log messages are displayed.
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4.9.1.3 Performance Counters
Every five minutes specific performance counters will be added to the logfile.
The logged values correspond with the values displayed on the status page - interface statistics part
of the screen.
The meaning of the respective counter is described in the table below:
Counter Number Counter Description
Counter 1 total - RX bytes
Counter 2 total - Rx packets
Counter 3 total - RX errors
Counter 4 total - Rx packets dropped
Counter 5 total - TX bytes
Counter 6 total - TX packets
Counter 7 total - TX errors
Counter 8 total - TX packets dropped
Counter 9 last 5 minutes - RX bytes
Counter 10 last 5 minutes - RX packets
Counter 11 last 5 minutes - RX errors
Counter 12 last 5 minutes - RX packets dropped
Counter 13 last 5 minutes - TX bytes
Counter 14 last 5 minutes - TX packets
Counter 15 last 5 minutes - TX errors
Counter 16 last 5 minutes - TX packets dropped
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4.9.2 Test
To view the functioning status of the satellite terminal, or to identify problems that may occur, several
tests can be run on the terminal:
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4.9.2.1 Test Descriptions
4.9.2.1.1 Hardware Test
The Hardware test measures the current in the receive and transmit path between modem and
ODU.
Possible test results:
» A successful hardware test means that TX current is within the expected range. The figure below
shows an example of a successful hardware test.
» A failed hardware test means that at least one of the measured currents falls outside the
expected range. This indicates a problem in the receive and/or transmit path.
If the hardware test has failed, please always verify the installation of the coaxial
cable. A defect cable, swapped TX and RX cables, or loose contacts at one or more
connectors can cause the hardware test to fail even if the BUC and LNB themselves
are working correctly.
If the problem persists, please contact your Service Provider.
» In some cases, the hardware test cannot be executed because of the actual modem state e.g.
during pointing. In this case, one is requested to try again later.
4.9.2.1.2 LAN Test
The LAN test is composed of two tests:
» The "Ethernet status" exists of three tasks:

• Checking the Ethernet physical layer.
• Obtaining the IP address off the computer connected to the modem.
• Checking the IP address of the computer, provided via DHCP by the modem.
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» The "Number of TCP sessions" shows how many TCP sessions are currently active.
The maximum number of TCP sessions is set by the Network Operator.
» If more than half the maximum allowed number of TCP sessions is active, a warning message is
displayed. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.
» If the number of active TCP sessions exceeds the maximum number set by the Network
Operator, an error message is displayed, TCP sessions will be delayed until the number drops
again below the maximum. In the example shown below, the maximum number was set to 2000.
4.9.2.1.3 Satellite Connection Test
The Satellite connection test is composed of three tests:

• The Physical layer test, checks if the physical layer of the modem - satellite connection is able to
receive data.
• The Data link layer test, checks if the system is able to send data to the satellite.
• The Network layer test, checks the IP connection.
4.9.2.1.4 Software Test
The Software test verifies the validity of the software.
4.9.2.1.5 Traffic Test
The Traffic test is composed of three tests:

• A ping traffic test, tests if ping packets can be transported over the network from the modem,
over the satellite to the hub site.
• The DNS traffic test resolves a URL via a name server at the hub site.
• The HTTP GET traffic test verifies the TCP acceleration and pre-fetching.
The HTTP GET traffic test uses a TCP connection and can hence not be executed
when the maximum number of TCP sessions is exceeded (see section 0). In this case
the HTTP GET traffic test will time out or should be stopped manually.
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4.9.2.2 On-Screen Test Results
» Mark ( ) or unmark ( ) the tests that you want to run.
» Click the Start button to start the execution of the tests.

During and after test execution, the state of the tests is shown on screen until finally are results are
available.
Test waiting for execution
Test is being executed
Test is finished and successful (passed)
Test is finished and unsuccessful (failed)
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4.9.2.3 Export Test Results
» Click Export to text file to export the on-screen test results.

A web page with the test results in text format will be provided.
This page can now be saved as a text file from the browser.
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Expert Mode MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
5 Expert Mode
Next to the default user mode, the modem web interface can also be accessed in expert mode.
This mode offers some extra functionality.
5.1 Login as Expert

Once the computer is connected to the modem's Ethernet interface, set the computer's IP settings to
DHCP enable.
» Connect your PC to the modem as described in section Connecting the Modem to Your Computer on
page 6
» Type "?ilogin" behind the http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/index URL
» Enter the password in the text field
The Expert password can be obtained from your modem supplier.
» Click Login to proceed

As a result the following screen is shown. In the right top corner it is indicated that you are logged-in
in expert mode.
Return to Normal User Mode

» Click the Log out link in the right top corner of the screen.
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5.2 Additional Functionality in Expert Mode

When comparing the menu structure of Expert and Normal Mode (see next figure), it is evident that
the Demodulator Statistics, Installation Carrier and General tabs are not available in Normal
mode.
• Expert mode may also bring extra functionality to the Satellite Interface and Outdoor Unit
Configuration menus, since some of the features in these two menus can be disabled by the
Network Operator in normal mode.
• Enabling terminal mobility via the General tab adds extra functionality to the Satellite Interface
and Terminal Installation. An extra GXT files tab is displayed as well.
All this extra functionality is described in the sections below.
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5.2.1 Configuration
5.2.1.1 Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration
Editing the satellite interface configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator in normal
mode.
In Expert mode, editing is always possible.
Please refer to section Edit the Satellite Interface Configuration on page 49
5.2.1.2 Satellite Configuration - Select a Beam
If multiple beam identifiers are pre-configured or signaled to the terminal, you can use this feature to
check or edit another beam identifier than the currently used one.
Make sure your terminal is in the coverage area of the selected beam.
» The currently selected beam identifier, this is the active beam, is indicated in the Terminal Status
page.
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» Select another beam identifier from the drop down list. As a result, the settings of the selected
beam are displayed (the active beam remains the same).
» If you want to edit the settings of the chosen beam, click Edit .
» If you want to delete the chosen beam, click Remove .
You cannot delete the active beam from this menu. To know how to delete the active
beam, refer to Satellite Configuration - Update Beams on page 81 .
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5.2.1.3 Satellite Configuration - Add a Beam
If you want to define other beam settings than the one signaled from the hub, click Add Beam . This
can only be done in expert mode.
Typical use case for this feature is when for some reason the preconfigured beam settings are no
longer valid, preventing the modem from gaining access to the network. This feature allows an
installer to add another beam with corrected settings.
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» Enter the settings as described in section The Parameters of the Satellite Interface on page 47 .
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5.2.1.4 Satellite Configuration - Update Beams
» If you want to update all the beams at once, click Update Beams . This can only be done in
expert mode.
By using this button you can upload a configuration file.
• If the new beam configuration file contains:
– New beam identifiers, then these are added in the modem
– Existing beam identifiers, then these are updated in the modem
– Omitted beam identifiers, then these are deleted from the modem
• If the active beam is not in the new list of beams (meaning, it is deleted) or if the active beam is
updated, then the modem moves back to the ODU selection installation state.
• If AIBS is activated, deleting or updating the active beam results in the modem going back to the
AIBS state where it will select a new initial beam. This is required because the modem at all
times has to be able to check the Tx exclusion zones which are coupled to the active beam.
The configuration file should contain a valid JSON object which is defined as described next.
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• The '//' is used to comment fields in the JSON description These are not part of the
actual format and cannot be used in a real file as it is not valid JSON
• The JSON key-value pair show the name of the field followed by the JSON value
type
• When the value of a key-value pair contains another JSON object, we use the
syntax 'Object[ObjectName]'. In the real file, this object should be replaced by an
object document further with the syntax 'OBJ ObjectName'
• When the value of a key-value pair is an array, this is described as Array[type],
where type can be either a JSON type, or an object as described above
After selecting a new configuration file, a warning message is displayed:
5.2.1.5 Edit or Add Outdoor Unit parameters
Editing or adding an Outdoor Unit configuration can be disabled by your Network Operator
in normal mode.
In Expert mode, editing or adding an ODU is always possible. Please refer to section
Add Outdoor Unit Parameters on page 58 .
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5.2.1.6 General - SNMP
5.2.1.6.1 SNMP: Introduction
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard protocol that is widely used for
managing devices on IP networks. It is used by network administrators to monitor, configure and
solve problems from a central point.
SNMP is an application-layer protocol. It runs over UDP at the transport level.
The protocol is based on a manager / agent model.
Newtec's devices are SNMP manageable.
This means that they have an SNMP agent that can be polled for information from a Network
Management Station (NMS). The following figure presents the setup between the Newtec Dialog
hub and a modem.
The SNMP agent used is MIB-II compliant.

The Newtec Management Information Base (MIB) provides a standard representation of the SNMP
Agent's available information and where it is stored. The MIB is defined according to the ASN.1
(Abstract Syntax Notation One).
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5.2.1.6.2 SNMP Operations
The following SNMP operations are available:
Operation Description Action by the
get Readout the current value of specific objects in the MIB. NMS
get next Readout the current value of the next object in the MIB. NMS
set Change a value of a specific object in the MIB. NMS
The different operations are displayed in the following figure:
5.2.1.6.3 Ports used by SNMP
SNMP ports are used to allow SNMP information to be sent to the correct application.
Currently only port number 161 is used. The port is used by an external SNMP manager to
communicate with the SNMP agent.
5.2.1.6.4 Used MIBs
The MIB (Management Information Base) is a database that describes the structure of the
management data that can be used within a device.
The MIB uses hierarchical names containing OID (object identifiers) to describe the management
data of the device in a structured way. Every OID describes a variable that can be read and/or set
using SNMP.
The Newtec MIB provides a standard representation of the SNMP Agent's available information and
where it is stored.
The MIB is defined according to the ASN.1

(Abstract Syntax Notation One).
The Newtec MIB is derived from the device definition database and allows full monitor and control
over the complete device using any SNMP browser (HPOpenView, NetworkView).
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We support a limited subset of OIDs.
The customer must compile the obtained .mib files from within his Network Management Software.
The following MIB files exist:
• NEWTEC-MAIN-MIB.mib:
• NEWTEC-DIALOG-TERMINAL-MIB.mib: This is the MIB Module for the management of the
modem.
• SNMPv2-CONF.mib
• SNMPv2-SMI.mib
• SNMPv2-TC.mib
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5.2.1.6.5 SNMP GUI Settings
By default SNMP messages are exchanged between the modem and the Newtec
Dialog hub. Next to this it is also configurable via the hub. It is possible to
enable/disable SNMP on IPv4 and on IPv6 separately for each VLAN and this
independently from ICMP.
If you want to use SNMP between the modem and a management PC.
You have to enable the parameter "Enable on Local".
Make sure to login as expert to show and/or change the SNMP settings.
Enable on Local Enable this parameter to make SNMP communication possible

between the modem and a local management PC.
(Note, SNMP communication is by default possible between
the modem and the Newtec Dialog hub.)
Management
Read-Only Community The SNMP Read-Only Community String is like a password.

It is sent along with each SNMP Get-Request and allows (or
denies) access to device.The default public community string
is set to ntcpublic.
Change the community string to keep intruders from getting
information about the network setup.
We suggest to avoid to set public for Read Only Community
string.
Read-Write Community The read-write community string protects the device against
unauthorized changes.
The default RW community is ntcprivate.
We suggest to avoid to set private for the Read
Write-Community string.
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» Click Edit to change the parameters.
» Click Save confirm the new settings.
Download the SNMP MIB files

» Click SNMP MIBs .
» A mib.zip file is downloaded into your default downloads folder.
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5.2.1.7 General - Terminal Mobility
5.2.1.7.1 Terminal Mobility: Introduction
A terminal that moves during operation is considered a 'mobile' terminal. A mobile terminal can pass
multiple beams during its route, or a terminal can become operational at any moment in time during
its route. Consequently it is unpredictable in which beam a terminal resides when logging on.
Following information is required to get a mobile terminal operational:
• GPS coordinates informing the hub about the terminal's position.
• Satellite beam settings and associated GXT files containing beam contour data.
5.2.1.7.2 Enable Terminal Mobility
» Go to the General submenu.
» Click Edit
» Select the Enable Terminal Mobility check box.
» Select the Send Coordinates to DMM check box if the terminal needs to send its GPS
coordinates to the central hub. The terminal sends the GPS coordinates according to the defined
time interval (expressed in seconds).
» Specify Minimum Satellite Elevation. If the calculated elevation become lower than this value for
a beam, AIBS will exclude the beam from its list.
Sending GPS coordinates to the hub is needed if the hub wants to track the terminal
for monitoring and beam switching purposes. Check with your Network Operator if
terminal tracking is required.
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» Click Save to confirm the settings.
5.2.1.7.3 Extra Terminal Mobility Functionality in GUI
Enabling terminal mobility introduces extra functionality in the following menus:

• Terminal Installation
It is possible to select the Auto option from the drop down box during the beam selection step.
As a result the terminal automatically searches its initial beam based on its current GPS location
and GXT files. This is referred to as "Automatic Initial Beam Selection". The terminal scans the
GXT files to know if it is within the boundaries of one or more beams which are defined in the
GXT files based on its current GPS coordinates.
However communication between the terminal and an ACU is required in order to get to know the
GPS coordinates. You need to have Automatic pointing enabled.
Refer to Automattic Pointing on page 27 for more details about ACU setup.
Apart from the Auto option, it is still possible to select a beam identifier (for example if you know
in which beam the terminal is located).
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• Satellite interface
– A Configured Beam ID text box is displayed in the General section. This corresponds with
the identifier of the beam that was selected during terminal installation. Possible values are
"Auto" (if automatic initial beam selection is enabled) or any other numeric beam identifier.
The configured beam identifier can be different from the Active Beam identifier, for example if
the terminal has moved to and operates in another beam than the one set during terminal
installation.
– The Automatic Beam Selection section is displayed.
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Following parameters are displayed:
Automatic Beam Selection (only visible if terminal mobility is enabled)

Beam Name Name of the beam as mentioned in the corresponding GXT file
Cost Value used by the terminal when it can choose to operate in multiple beams.
The beam with the lowest cost value is then selected.
Automatic Time interval after which a terminal returns to the automatic beam selection
Pointing Timeout procedure (if the terminal can not lock on the received forward link).
Value
GXT File Name Name of the GXT file associated with this beam.
Exclusion Zones Area in which a terminal is not allowed to operate. This area is determined
by the following parameters:
• Service Area Number: as mentioned in the GXT file
• Tx Allowed: checkbox to indicate of terminal can only transmit in the
exclusion zone. For future use.
• Rx Allowed: checkbox to indicate of terminal can only receive in the
exclusion zone. For future use.
• EIRP0Max: as mentioned in the GXT file. For future use.
• Min Altitude: lower limit of the altitude of the exclusion zone. For future
use.
• Max Altitude: upper limit of the altitude of the exclusion zone. For future
use
» Click the Add Exclusion Zone button to create such an area:
» If you want to change these mobility related parameters, click Edit .
» If you want to assign a GXT file to the beam which is not in the drop down list yet, do the
following tasks:
• Click Edit
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• Click Upload GXT File

• Select a GXT file from your PC
• The modem parses the uploaded file to make sure it has the correct format
and content before writing it to memory. A warning message is displayed if
the file is incorrect.
• GXT files are typically provided by the satellite operator.
• The uploaded GXT file is now available in the drop down list.
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• GXT files
An extra GXT Files submenu becomes available, which lists all GXT files that are known in the
modem.
Via this submenu it is also possible to:

– Delete selected files: Select one or more GXT files using the checkboxes and click Delete
Selected Files . If the selected GXT file is still used in a beam, then it is not deleted. In other
words, only unused GXT files are deleted.
– Download GXT Files: Click Download GXT Files to save the GXT files as a compressed file
on your computer.
– Upload GXT files: If you want to upload one or more GXT files, click Upload GXT Files .
Select on or more GXT files from your PC.
• GXT files are typically provided by the satellite operator.
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5.2.2 Device Info: Load Alternative Software

The modem software is automatically upgraded over the satellite without any user interaction. In
general, the only requirement for an upgrade to be successful is for the modem to have satellite
connectivity during the time of upgrade (that is being locked on the received satellite signal).
In case the modem isn't able to establish a lock on the forward link, such an upgrade over the
satellite link cannot be done.
» Click the Load Alternative Software button to put a modem firmware file on the passive memory
bank via the GUI.
» Select a modem firmware file from your PC.
• Modem firmware files are typically provided by the Service Provider or
manufacturer.
» Click the Try Alternative Software button to activate the newly installed modem firmware.
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5.2.3 Statistics
5.2.3.1 Demodulator Statistics
This section contains the terminal demodulator statistics.
If the transport mode of the receive carrier = CCM, then no ACM statistics are
available.
These statistics are shown in two parts:

• A list of satellite interface ACM statistics.
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Satellite Interface ACM Statistics Parameters Description

EsNo EsNo Internal Es/No value used by the
ACM client on the terminal to
determine what modulation and
coding scheme will be used.
EsNo prediction (for ACM) Actual Es/No value used by the ACM
client on the terminal to determine
what modulation and coding scheme
will be used. Corrections are based
upon this value.
Fwd Signal Signal Present Is the signal present (TRUE/FALSE)?
Demodulator Lock Is the demodulator locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Decoder Lock Is the decoder locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Transport Stream Lock Is the transport stream locked
(TRUE/FALSE)?
Totals Physical Total number of physical frames
Dummy Total number of dummy frames
Baseband Total number of baseband frames
Feedback Interval This is the time interval (in

milliseconds) the ACM parameters
are updated in the Terminal.
Interval Lower This is duration (in milliseconds) that
Protection Level the signal level has to exceed the
minimum threshold of a higher
MODCOD before requesting the hub
to switch to the higher MODCOD.
Adaptive Average Es/No Running average of the forward
Es/No.
Average Variation Running Average of the standard
deviation of the terminal's forward
Es/No.
Es/No Average Factor Used to tweak the ACM behavior.
Value bigger than or equal to 0 and
smaller then 1.If this factor = 0, then
no averaging is applied.
Es/No Variation Average Used to tweak the ACM behavior.
Factor Value bigger than or equal to 0 and
smaller then 1.If this factor = 0, then
no averaging is applied.
Es/No Variation Correction Used to tweak the ACM behavior.
Factor Value between 0 and 10. If set to
zero, then no adaptive margin will be
used.
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• A table with MODCOD statistics and a reset button on the bottom of the page..
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Demodulator MODCODs Description

Parameter
ID Identification assigned to the specific MODCOD.
Name Name of the Modulation and Coding Scheme.
Threshold (dB) Minimum hard-coded threshold value for each MODCOD.
DM + ML (dB) Total non-linear distortion. This distortion is substracted from the

measured Es/No.
ACM.In (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM in margin is
added to the threshold.
If Es/No > Threshold + ACM + DM + ML, you can use this specific
MODCOD.
ACM.Down (dB) There is a threshold defined per MODCOD. This ACM down
margin is added to the threshold. If Es/No < Threshold + ACM
down + DM + ML, the system switches to a lower MODCOD. This
is defined for each MODCOD.
Es/No.In (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + ACM.in (dB).
Es/No.Down (dB) This is Threshold (dB) + (DM + ML) (dB) + ACM.Down (dB).
BBFrames Number of received BaseBand Frames
Dropped BaseBand Number of dropped BaseBand Frames

Frames
Some rows in the table are shown in black: these are the MODCODs the terminal is able to receive.
In the previous example screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id: 4-7, 9, 13-14, 18-21
and 24-26.
Some rows in the table are shown in light-grey: these are the MODCODs which are not configured
on the terminal. In the previous example screenshot these are the lines with MODCOD Id:
1-3, 8, 10-12, 15-17 and 22-23.
The name and ID of one MODCOD is shown in green: this is the actual MODCOD that the terminal
uses to retrieve data. In the previous example screenshot this is MODCOD 32APSK 5/6 with Id 26.
The actual MODCOD is defined by the Es/No.In and Es/No.Down (for example rain will result in a
lower Es/No level and consequently a lower MODCOD).
Multicast and signaling are always received via the lowest configured MODCOD (QPSK ½ in this
example).
Click Reset to set the measurement counters to zero.
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5.2.4 Installation Carrier

The expert user has the possibility to activate a dedicated installation carrier test mode to verify the
correct terminal installation and pointing of the antenna, or to perform a manual line-up procedure to
set the correct modem TX output level.
When doing so, the terminal transmits a modulated signal or pure carrier. This signal can only be
picked up and measured at the network hub site when the terminal is correctly installed and the
antenna properly pointed.
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5.2.4.1 Installation Carrier Settings
This test mode can only be activated when the terminal has found the satellite network and is able
to synchronize with the satellite network clock (NCR signal). However this can be bypassed using
the Ignore Forward Lock checkbox.
This test mode will interrupt the normal terminal operation. After a time-out or a manual stop, the test
mode is ended and the normal operational mode restored.
An overview of the parameters:
Carrier Mode Select: Pure carrier, CPM Carrier, S2 Carrier, S2 Extensions

or HRC Carrier from the dropdown list.
Modulated Carrier Bandwidth In case 'CPM Carrier' is selected, choose the bandwidth from
the dropdown list for the modulation.
Carrier Symbol Rate In case S2 carrier, S2 Extensions Carrier or HRC Carrier' is

selected, choose the symbol rate for the modulation (in Mbaud
for S2 or S2 Extensions, in kbaud for HRC carrier).
RF Transmit Frequency Choose the frequency of the outgoing transmitted carrier (GHz).
Duration Duration of the test. Choose a value between 10 and 1800

seconds.
Output Power Set the output power level of the installation carrier (value
between -35 and +5 dBm). Typically this value depends on the
used outdoor unit, RF cable length and satellite.
MODCOD Select the MODCOD of the corresponding installation carrier
from the dropdown list.
Roll Off Specify the roll off factor of the S2 or S2 Extensions carrier from
the dropdown list.
Occupied bandwidth = Symbol Rate*(1+roll-off factor).
Ignore Forward Lock Use this checkbox to transmit the installation carrier even if
there is no forward link synchronization.
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» Select and enter the correct values for the test.
» Click to validate the entered values and show the Installation Carrier Control page
(see section Installation Carrier Control on page 101 ). If another test is still ongoing, it will be
interrupted.
5.2.4.2 Installation Carrier Control
Installation Carrier Settings: Confirmation of values entered in previous screen.
Active State
Modem State See section Satellite Overview on page 14 for more details on the
modem state.
The test is only possible in case the modem state is:
• Synchronized
• Network Login
• Operational
Installation Carrier Status This indicates the status of the test:
• Transmitting.
• Transmit Possible, Not Active.
• Transmit Not Possible, Not In Correct State; this means the

Modem State does not allow to start the test
(See Modem State above).
Error state • If the test is not possible due to an incorrect modem state, the
corresponding modem error state will be displayed.
• If the test is started while transmit is not possible, or the test fails
for another reason, the message “Error 999 - Installation carrier
setup failed” will be displayed.
Control Buttons
Stop Active Click this button to stop the test manually. This will stop the test
before the end of the configured test time duration.
5.2.4.3 Installation Carrier Frequencies
Showing during installation carrier on which carrier the terminal is transmitting and receiving on
IF-band and on which RF frequency. Following frequencies are displayed:
• RF Receive Frequency
• IF Receive Frequency
• RF Transmit Frequency
• IF Transmit Frequency
This information is also displayed in other sections of the user interface of the terminal, but to
facilitate installation, this information is also displayed on this location.
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Appendix A - Acronyms MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
6 Appendix A - Acronyms
Acronym Definition
AC Alternating Current
ACM Adaptive Coding Modulation
ACU Antenna Control Unit
AIBS Automated Initial Beam Selection
APSK Amplitude Phase Shift Keying
ASN Abstract Syntax Notation
BUC Block Up Converter
CCM Constant Coding Modulation
CE Conformité Européenne
CNI Carrier to Noise Interference
CPE Customer Premises Equipment
CPM Continuous Phase Modulation
DC Direct Current
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name Service
DVB-S Open standard for Digital Video Broadcasting over Satellite
DVB-S2 Improved version of DVB-S standard
FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array
GHz GigaHertz
GUI Graphical/Graphics User Interface
GXT File format used for satellite beam contour data (according ITU standard)
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
ID Identifier
IF Intermediate Frequency
IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol
IP Internet Protocol (IETF)
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNB Low Noise Blocker
LO Local Oscillator
MAC Media Access Control (IEEE 802)
MHz MegaHertz
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Appendix A - Acronyms MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
Acronym Definition
MIB Management Information Base
MODCOD Modulation and Coding scheme
MODEM Modulator/Demodulator
NCR Network Clock Reference
NMS Network Management System
ODU Outdoor Unit
OID Object Identifier
PC Personal Computer
QoS Quality of Service
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DQDB)
RF Radio Frequency
RX Receive
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TCP Transport Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TX Transmit
UDP User Datagram Protocol (IETF)
URL Universal Resource Locator (WWW)
USB Universal Serial Bus
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Appendix B - Licenses MDM2510 User Manual MDM2510 R4.2 v1.2
7 Appendix B - Licenses
GNU software is used in this product:
You can download GNU Wget from the following location:

http://www.gnu.org/software/wget/
For more information about GPL: check out our website at

http://www.newtec.eu/index.php?id=gpl
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2 About this Manual .............................................................................................. 2

3 Modem Description ............................................................................................ 3

4 Modem Web Interface ........................................................................................ 6

4.6.4.2 Manual Pointing - Point&Play tool ................................................................................................ 23

4.9.2.1 Test Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 71

5 Expert Mode ..................................................................................................... 75

6 Appendix A - Acronyms ................................................................................ 102

7 Appendix B - Licenses ................................................................................... 104

2 About this Manual

2.1 Cautions and Symbols

A reference message is used to direct to a location in a document with related document

2.2 Important Safety Precautions

2.3 Version History

Version Date Reason of new version

version 1.0 September 19th Creation - adding

version 1.1 October 10th 2018 Correcting error backpanel

version 1.2 October 2018 Adding MUC for outdoor

3.1 Modem Front Panel

1 Power LED White continuous - when powered up.

2 RX indicator LED White continuous - forward satellite signaling

3 TX indicator LED White blinking / continuous - traffic transmitting via

4 Warning LED Yellow continuous - when the terminal is not

3.2 Modem Back Panel

1 24 Volt DC power Power connector.

2 Reset button Multi-functional button:

3 TX connector Indoor connection for the transmit coax cable.

4 Earthing Technical earth connection; used when the modem is installed

5 RX connector Indoor connection for the receive coax cable.

6 Micro SD slot Not used in current release

3.3 Power Supply

• DC voltage: 24 V (external mains adapter)

4 Modem Web Interface

4.1 Connecting the Modem to Your Computer

Check if your computer is set to DHCP.

4.2 Accessing the Modem Web Interface

4.3 Overview Web Interface

4.3.1 General Lay Out

Each of the web interface pages contains the same elements.

4.3.2 Menu Structure

Generate a diagnostic report or check the modem logs.

4.4 Status Bar

4.4.1 Ethernet LED

LED Color Code Description

Red Connection is not OK.

Yellow Only appears if DHCP is enabled.

4.4.2 Satellite LED

LED Color Code Description

Red No connectivity, no valid signal received.

Yellow A valid signal was received.

4.4.3 Software LED

LED Color Code Description

Yellow The terminal is retrieving new software via satellite.

4.4.4 Rebooting the Modem

The modem will reboot and return to the Status page.

4.5 Terminal Status

4.5.2.1 Ethernet Overview

The Ethernet status is indicated by a state description.

Ethernet status Description

Warning Only appears if DHCP is enabled.

Error Connection is not OK.

4.5.2.2 Satellite Overview

Modem state Description