IsatPhone Pro as a Modem: Windows Vista

Configure your personal computer to send and receive information using the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro as a Modem with Windows Vista.

 

Windows Vista

Install the USB Drivers

1.    Obtain the USB Drivers from SatCom website on http://www.satcomgroup.com/support/?article=1020
2.    Extracted to a well known location e.g. C:
3.    Plug the USB cable from the handset to the PC.
4.    When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” find the handset select “Locate and install drivers (recommended)
5.    It will automatically search for the drivers
6.    Select “Install this driver software anyway” for the windows security driver installer
7.    Lastly click Close

Install the Modem

1.    Close all applications.
2.    Choose Start > Control Panel.
3.    Double click on Phone and Modem Options.
4.    Select the Modems tab, identify the “IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem.
5.    Double click the above Modem
6.    Select the “Advance” tab
7.    Enter “&FE0&D2” in the Extra Settings box.
8.    Select Apply > OK

Configure Dial-Up Networking

1.    Choose Start > Control Panel Double Click on Network and Sharing Center.
2.    Click Set Up a Connection or Network.
3.    Choose Connect to the Internet. Click Next>.
4.    Choose Set up a new connection anyway.
5.    Choose IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem. Click Next >
6.    In the Dial Up Phone Number field, type: 28
7.    User Name and Password INMARSAT, In the Connection Name field create an appropriate name for the connection (e.g. IsatPhone Data).
8.    Click Connect then Skip and choose Set Up The Connection Anyway.
Click Close.
9.    Return to the Network and Sharing Centre and choose Change Adaptor settings (upper left)
10.    The Connection will be called what you named the connection is step 7.
11.    Double click the connection and select properties.
12.     Select Configure on the Isat modem
13.    Make sure the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 2400
14.    Check all 3 hardware features. Then click OK.

IsatPhone Pro as a Modem: Windows XP

Configure your personal computer to send and receive information using the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro as a Modem with Windows XP

 

Install the USB Drivers

1.    Obtain the USB Drivers from SatCom website on http://www.satcomgroup.com/support/?article=1020
2.    Extracted to a well known location e.g. C:
3.    Plug the USB cable from the handset to the PC.
4.    When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” find the handset select “Locate and install drivers (recommended)
5.    It will automatically search for the drivers
6.    Select “Install this driver software anyway” for the windows security driver installer
7.    Lastly click Close


To define your phone as a modem:

1.    Close all applications.
2.    Choose Start > Control Panel.
3.    Double click on Phone and Modem Options.
4.    Select the Modems tab, identify the “IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem.
5.    Double click the above Modem
6.    Select the “Advance” tab
7.    Enter “&FE0&D2” in the Extra Settings box.
8.    Select Apply > OK

To create the dial-up connection:

1.    Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections.
2.    Click “Create a new connection”.
3.    Click Next>.
4.    Select “Connect to the Internet” and click Next>.
5.    Select “Set up my connection manually” and click Next>.
6.    Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and click Next>.
7.    If a “Select a Device” window appears, check the box next to “IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem”, and uncheck all other devices. Click Next>.
8.    Enter a connection name (e.g., “Isat Dial up”) and click Next>.
9.    In the Phone Number box, enter 28 and click Next>.
10.     If using XP Professional Edition, a window may appear to select either “Anyone’s use” or “My use only”. Choose either selection and click Next>.
11.     A username and password are both INMARSAT. Click Next>.
12.     Click Finish
13.     Click Properties.
14.     Click the Networking tab.
15.     Click OK.
16.    Close the connection box.
 

Iridium 9555 Data setup for Windows 7

Direct Internet 2.0.2 software - Direct Internet is not compatible with Windows 7.  Please follow all steps below to Create Modem and Dial-Up Connection:.

Driver Installation

Connect the USB cable from the 9555 to the PC.  Your computer will recognize the device and a found hardware menu will pop up.  Check the box for “No, not this time” and click next.  Now choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click next.  Select the button for “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check the box for “Include this location in the search:” Click browse and point to the INF file that you copied to your desktop or where ever you have: (HT10001toolswindows_usbVCOMPORT).  The wizard will automatically install the software.  You may get a warning that this driver has not passed Windows logo testing, select “Continue Anyway”.

The Modem will be created first:
1    Press Windows logo on bottom in left hand corner.
2    Click control panel and then Phone and modem options.
3    Choose modem tab and press add.
4    Check don’t detect my devices, I will select from a list and click next.
5    Await the standard modem options to eventually pop up.  This may take a moment so please be patient.  Select standard modem on the left and on the right choose Standard 19200 bps modem.
6    Now you will have to choose the same COM port that the USB to Serial converter was installed on. Go to: Control PanelAll Control Panel ItemsSystem then choose Device Manager.  In the Device Manager open the Ports branch and look for Iridium USB Serial Port and use the Com Port that is listed then Click next.
7    Click finish and press ok on phone and modem options screen.
We can now move on to creating the network connection.
1.    Click Network and Sharing Center
2.    On left, choose setup a connection or network.
3.    Choose setup a dial up connection.
4.    Dial up number will be 008816000025. Username and Password can be made left blank.  The connection name should be whatever you find to identify this connection such as Iridium.  Click on (Connect) and then click on (Skip) when the connection is dialing.  Choose setup a connection anyway. 
5.    On left choose manage connections and click the correct labeled network connection and choose dial.

The Modem and Network connection have now been created.
If this setup will not work reboot the computer and retry.
If the problem persists remove the created modem and network connection and restart the process over again.
Ensure that the unit has a steady signal and that there are no loose connections between the terminal and your PC.
 

 

Dial-Up PPP Setup for the Iridium 9555

Windows XP SP2 and SP3 ONLY

Install the Modem

1. Close all applications.
2. Choose Start > Control Panel.
3. Double click on Phone and Modem Options.
4. Select the Modems tab and click Add...
5. Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.” Then, click Next >
6. From the Manufacturer list, highlight Standard Modem Types
7. Click Standard 19200 bps Data Modem, and then click Next>.
8. Click the “Selected ports” button. Click on an available COM Port (e.g.,
COM1). This is the port to which you will connect your Iridium phone. Click
Next >.
9. Click Finish.

Configure Dial-Up Networking

1. Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network
Connections.
2. Click “Create a new connection”.
3. Click Next>.
4. Select “Connect to the Internet” and click Next>.
5. Select “Set up my connection manually” and click Next>.
6. Select “Connect using a dial-up modem” and click Next>.
7. If a “Select a Device” window appears, check the box next to “Standard
19200 bps Data Modem”, and uncheck all other devices. Click Next>.
8. Enter a connection name (e.g., “Iridium Direct Internet 2.0”) and click Next>.
9. In the Phone Number box, enter 008816000025 and click Next>.
10. If using XP Professional Edition, a window may appear to select either
“Anyone’s use” or “My use only”. Choose either selection and click Next>.
11. A username and password are not necessary. Click Next>.
12. Click Finish
13. Click Properties.
14. Click the Networking tab.
15. Make sure “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” is checked. Uncheck all other
components.
16. Click OK.
17. Close the connection box.

Windows Vista SP1

Install the Modem

1. Close all applications.
2. Choose Start > Control Panel.
3. Double click on Phone and Modem Options.
4. Select the Modems tab and click Add.
5. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list. Then, click Next >.
6. From the Manufacturer list, highlight Standard Modem Types
7. In the right pane click Standard 19200 bps Modem, and then click Next>.
8. Click the Selected ports button. Click on an available COM Port (e.g., COM1).
This is the port to which you will connect your Iridium device. Click Next >.
9. Click Finish. Close all windows accept Control Panel.
10. From Control Panel Double Click Phone and Modem Options
11. Click Modems tab, then Properties, then Change Settings, then the Advanced
tab.
12. Add Initialization String: AT+CBST=71,0,1 and click OK.
13. Modem addition and setup complete. Close the Phone and Modem Options
window.

Configure Dial-Up Networking

1. Choose Start > Control Panel Double Click on Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Set Up a Connection or Network (upper left).
3. Choose Set Up a Dial Up Connection. Click Next>.
4. Choose Standard 19200 bps Modem. Click Next >
5. In the Dial Up Phone Number field, type: 008816000025
6. Leave User Name and Password fields blank, In the Connection Name field
create an appropriate name for the connection (e.g. Iridium Data).
7. Click Connect then Skip and choose Set Up The Connection Anyway.
Click Close.
8. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and choose Manage Network
Connections (upper left) to initiate call dialling.

IsatPhone Pro as a Modem: Windows 7

Configure your personal computer to send and receive information using the Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro as a Modem with 7.

Windows 7

Install the USB Drivers

1.    Obtain the USB Drivers from SatCom website on http://www.satcomgroup.com/support/?article=1020
2.    Extracted to a well known location e.g. C:
3.    Plug the USB cable from the handset to the PC.
4.    When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” find the handset select “Locate and install drivers (recommended)
5.    It will automatically search for the drivers
6.    Select “Install this driver software anyway” for the windows security driver installer
7.    Lastly click Close


Install the Modem

1.    Close all applications.
2.    Choose Start > Control Panel.
3.    Double click on Phone and Modem Options.
4.    Select the Modems tab, identify the “IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem.
5.    Double click the above Modem
6.    Select the “Advance” tab
7.    Enter “&FE0&D2” in the Extra Settings box.
8.    Select Apply > OK

Configure Dial-Up Networking

1.    Choose Start > Control Panel Double Click on Network and Sharing Center.
2.    Click Set Up a Connection or Network.
3.    Choose Connect to the Internet. Click Next>.
4.    Choose Set up a new connection anyway.
5.    Choose IsatPhone Pro 1.0 Modem. Click Next >
6.    In the Dial Up Phone Number field, type: 28
7.    User Name and Password INMARSAT, In the Connection Name field create an appropriate name for the connection (e.g.      
        IsatPhone Data).
8.    Click Connect then Skip and choose Set Up The Connection Anyway.  Click Close.
9.    Return to the Network and Sharing Centre and choose Change Adaptor settings (upper left)
10.    The Connection will be called what you named the connection is step 7.
11.    Double click the connection and select properties.
12.     Select Configure on the Isat modem
13.    Make sure the Maximum speed (bps) is set to 2400
14.    Check all 3 hardware features. Then click OK.
 

Government Satellite Subsidy Scheme: Are you eligible?

 

The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme commenced in 2002 and is scheduled to cease on 30 June 2013.

The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to help people living or working outside of terrestrial mobile phone coverage to purchase satellite mobile phones.

For a large part of Australia’s landmass, satellite phones are the only available form of mobile communications. However, satellite phones are generally more expensive than terrestrial mobile phones. The objective of the scheme is to improve the affordability of mobile communications for people living, working or travelling in areas without terrestrial mobile phone coverage by providing subsidies for the purchase of satellite phone handsets.

 

 

 

 

• Eligible consumers include individuals, small businesses, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, Indigenous corporations, emergency service organisations, health organisations and educational institutions.
• Eligible applicants must spend 180 days over a two year period outside of terrestrial mobile phone coverage.
• Individuals may apply for one subsidy. Small businesses, educational institutions and community groups may apply for two subsidies. Indigenous corporations, health and emergency service organisations may apply for more than two handset subsidies.
• The application must be approved before the phone is purchased. Note: The subsidy is paid to Addcom Contact Solutions, who will deduct it from the retail price of the phone to consumers.

 

Two-tiered subsidy
The subsidy varies according to where you live and the cost of the phone you buy.
 

1. Live or work outside of mobile coverage area	2. Live in mobile coverage area, but work or travel outside mobile coverage area more than 180 days over a two-year period
85 per cent of the retail price of the phone, to a maximum of $1000	50 per cent of the retail price of the phone, to a maximum of $700

 

Replacement handsets
Applicants who live in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage are eligible for additional subsidies to replace handsets purchased under the scheme three or more years earlier.

 

Contact Us
For further information, please call us on 1300 789 600 or email acssatellite@addcom.com.

Alternatively, you wish wish to contact the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.

             Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme
             GPO Box 2154
             Canberra ACT 2601
             Tel: 1800 674 058      (free call from fixed phones)
             Fax: 02 6271 1078
             satphone@dbcde.gov.au

For Frequently Asked Questions click here.