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1. Q Hex 2 192 168 50 91 admin oe oF OF oF aml Hex 6 192 168 50 95 admin aerenc or OF on i Eaa Figure 3 33 Changing the Order of Network Devices Each of the highlit IP addresses can be dragged and dropped in order to change their relative positions as shown in Figure 3 34 Close Add Save Tool Modem Name IP Address User Name Password Tx Mask RxMask HTTPS oa QFlex 2 192 168 50 91 admin mene Of Of Off eee Q Alex 4 192 168 50 93 admin Off Off Off Eat G Flex 6 192 168 50 95 admin s Off Of Off a Figure 3 34 Drag and drop of Devices reversing the order from lowest IP address first to to highest IP address first The precise position of the IP address boxes does not matter as the application notes the relative position of the top left pixel of each box and reorders them accordingly In this example selecting Save results in the screen shown in Figure 3 35 being displayed which shows that the devices in the Hub have been reversed in order in contrast to their initial positions shown in Figure 3 32 The network navigation tree will reflect this new order as shown in Figure 3 36 3 24 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook IP Address Tx Mask Rx Mask HTTPS 192 168 50 94 admi OF Of Off 192 168 50 92 admi OF Off Off 192 168 50 90 admi OF Of Off 192 168 50 91 192 168 50 93 192 168 50 95 Figure 3 35 Reordered Hub Modems following Drag and d2. Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook ge Q NET Navigator Ver 1 7 0 File Edit Tools Help About E Q Lite Star remote 1 2 Alex Star remote 2 sn D Q Hex Star remote 3 a U Mezi network se E Q Multilex NodeA Tx wa EL Q MuttiFlex NodeC off Q MultiFlex NodeD ff MultiFlex NodeB Fx f Q MultiFlex NodeB Tx i Q MultiFlex NodeA Rx a F i Q MultiFlex Node E Figure 3 31 Reordered Groups in the Network Navigation Tree Network devices can be reordered in the navigation tree as follows Select Edit gt Network and then select the Order button for the group in which devices require to be reordered see the example in Figure 3 32 Close Add Save Tools Hub modems Modem Name IP Address User Name Password Tx Mask Fx Mask Q Alex 1 192 168 50 90 admin E Off OF Q Flex 3 192 168 50 92 admin ec Ot OF Q Alex 5 192 168 50 94 admin TEAS Off OF Remote modems Modem Name IP Address User Name Password Tx Mask Fx Mask Q Flex 2 192 168 50 91 admin ELE of OF Q Alex 4 192 168 50 93 admin aca Off OF G Hex 6 192 168 50 95 admin EENS Off OF Figure 3 32 Changing the Order of Network Devices Selecting the Order button results in the display shown in Figure 3 33 This shows the IP addresses of the devices in the group in their current order 3 23 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Add Save Tools Modem Name IP Address User Name Password Tx Mask Re Mask HTTPS
3. user preferences becomes corrupted or is no longer relevant then it can be deleted using this option Figure 3 17 Change login Dialog Box 3 12 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook PEL Query Modern Toot O OO OOOO O OOOO Close ip address 192 168 50 90 Unit Status Green Test Mode Of 192 168 50 90 Ts Camer Green Figure 3 18 Query modem Screen 3 Help selecting the Help menu option results in this user manual being displayed 3 8 About Selecting the About menu option displays the dialog box shown in Figure 3 19 About QO NET Navigator Q NET Navigator Version 1 7 0 0 4 E Copyright Teledyne Paradise Datacom 2015 Teledyne Paradise Datacom mgg Satelite network management system designed by Teledyne Paradise f Datacom t can be used either as a standalone control application or in kfn ee i iUi conunction with complementary Q NET control components such as G NET Bandwidth Manager PARADISE DATACOM Figure 3 19 About Screen 3 13 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook 3 9 File Menu The File menu is shown in Figure 3 20 It is used to export and import data files that represent the network topology and user preferences for the application e Q NET Navigator Ver 1 7 0 0 Edit Tool Help About Import Export Figure 3 20 File Men
4. 50 61 Q MultiFlex NodeB Tx 192 168 50 60 Q Mukti Flex NodeA Rx 192 163 50 51 G MultiFlex Node E 192 168 50 99 x a RRR RSS _ Star network modems Modem Name IP Address Q MultiFlex Star Hub 1 192 168 50 40 Q Lite Star remote 1 192 168 50 41 G Flex Star remate 2 192 168 50 42 G Flex Star remote 3 192 168 50 43 Figure 3 28 Reordering Groups in the Network Navigation Tree By clicking the mouse on an empty area of any group box where there is no text it can be dragged to a new location as shown in the example of Figure 3 29 where the mesh network group has been dragged below the star network group 3 20 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook EJ Ea Ea E3 Es J Es oe ow EI EJ Es a Figure 3 29 Drag and drop of Mesh Network below Star Network The precise position of the group boxes does not matter as the application notes the relative position of the top left pixel of each group box and reorders them accordingly In this example selecting Save results in the screen shown in Figure 3 30 being displayed which shows that the star network is now positioned above the mesh network in contrast to their initial positions shown in Figure 3 28 The network navigation tree will reflect this new order as shown in Figure 3 31 3 21 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Figure 3 30 Reordered Groups following Drag and drop 3 22 Q NET
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6. and traffic management Q NET systems consist of some or all of the following e Q NET Bandwidth Manager which provides multi satellite transponder carrier planning and high level system control monitoring recording and _ quality of service 1 1 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook reporting The Bandwidth Manager runs on standard network server hardware and is accessed via web browser client sessions e Q NET Navigator allows all modems and other network devices in the system to be controlled through a single application It provides full control over all modem including multi demodulator functions using an easy to navigate site map which also displays the real time alarm status of each modem It complements the high level control provided by the Bandwidth Manager and the two applications can be used separately or in conjunction with each other Unlike other systems Q NET Navigator and Bandwidth Manager can be readily used with other vendors satellite and network devices keeping you in charge of your future network expansion options e Q MultiFlex _ modulator multi demodulator and _ Q Flex Q Lite modems These represent the state of the art in terms of satellite modem technology with support for the DVB S2X standard and an advanced IP single box solution Supported network topologies include point to multipoint star full and partial mesh hybrid star mesh and poin
7. data K je Users gt Public Desktop ay eS Organize New folder a Public Date modified J Desktop m ee No tems match your search Libraries gt di Public Documents Public Downloads gt di Public Music a di Public Pictures di Sample Pictures gt di Public Recorded TV 4 Public Videos J Sample Videos TEE Bal File narne Save as type NMS Data bin Figure 3 22 Export Dialog Box The file menu Exit option is used to exit the application 3 10 Network Alarm and Status Reporting The network navigation tree uses a number of icons to represent the status of network devices as shown in Figure 3 23 nf Q MultiFlex NodeD Q Multiflex NodeB Rx GP O MutiPex NodeB Tx eo Q MultiFlex NodeA Rx O MubiFlex Node E Figure 3 23 Network Status Alarm Indicators Icons have the following meanings 3 16 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook e Globe icon This indicates that the network device is functioning correctly and is not reporting any alarms e Spanner icon This indicates that the modem is in a test mode e Yellow warning triangle This indicates a transmit or receive traffic fault with the modem e Red warning triangle This indicates a communications failure with the modem Selecting a particular network modem and right clicking on its icon will bring up a menu that contains an Alarm status option as shown in F
8. optionally be password protected When this is switched on the application will request the user to enter a valid username and password when the application starts and prior to changing application preferences seen D Q Hex Star remote 2 a E Q Hex Star remote 3 Reading 192 168 50 50 Figure 3 15 Background Polling of Modem Status displayed on Status Bar 3 6 Tools Menu The Tools menu is shown in Figure 3 16 se Q NET Navigator Ver 1 7 0 0 nnn i Help About Change login Query modem Refresh tree Delete stored data Figure 3 16 Tools Menu The options available are e Change login This allows the username and password to be changed as shown in Figure 3 17 In both cases the current password has to be entered The new username or password must then be entered twice e Query modem Selecting this option brings up the screen shown in Figure 3 18 This can be used to query individual modems for their front panel LED status 3 11 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook information as shown in the example by pressing the Fetch Data button for more details of the LED status indicators see the relevant modem user manual Refresh tree When entering new network devices this option will update the navigation tree to show the changes if it has not already automatically updated Delete stored data f the data file that is used to store the network topology and
9. MWe TELEDYNE PARADISE DATACOM A Teledyne Technologies Company Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Issue 1 7 0 0 27 October 2015 ISO 9001 Registered UKAS QUALITY MANAGEMENT Quality Management CE 20 5 EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 60950 Teledyne Paradise Datacom Ltd Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC 328 Innovation Blvd 2 amp 3 The Matchyns Rivenhall End Witham Essex CM8 3HA England State College PA 16803 U S A Tel 44 0 1376 515636 Tel 1 814 238 3450 http www paradisedata com Copyright 2015 Teledyne Paradise Datacom Ltd All rights reserved Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Table of Contents Chapter NWVCICOINIG gasen 1 1 1 1 MOU UON i crss cnsictstenstet a tens otnic at ass teense stot atee seat erat siete gett e 1 1 1 2 COV CIVIC W cise cscs ese cts lc cs pd ie Sees ts ev yas sd ia ip un te ev ys oe wen eee ys oe wea eee yee ees eee 1 3 Chapter 2 About This Handbook ccccccccesseeessecseeeceseesceseeeesseeenseseeneesoasenes 2 1 2 1 JONVOR eee eee ee ene cee err mene nee nnn eee een ener en een ren ee mere ere 2 1 22 PademalkS een re ee ee i ie ee ah ee se 2 1 2 3 DISCIAIN Cl acna unde sdratencueneundeytromenawiseansdatne vnustsewednde a neatly 2 1 Chapters Users GUE essee 3 1 3 1 Installation and Upgrade Procedure nnennnenenennnsnensnnnsnrnsrrnsrresrrrsrrrerreerrreenee 3 1 32 OAN MEApHICaION aeie E E sees 3 4 3 3
10. ation please disable the demod first Service Redundancy Q MultiFlex STATUS EDIT VIEW TEST HELP Demod 1 to 8 Demod 1 Disabled Available Demod 2 Disabled Available Disabled Available Disabled Available Disabled Available Disabled Available Disabled Available Demod 8 From 80 Disabled Available Rx data rate 15 000000 Mbps Rx carrier frequency ji 153 5211 MHz m D gt K KE KE KE KE EK KK Rx spectral roll off 5 N Rx FEC code rate 0 710 v Rx modulation BPSK N Demod 8 enable _ Rx symbol rate 511719 Expand All Collapse All i Reading 192 168 50 95 Figure 3 26 Network Navigation and Modem Web User Interface The network device associated with the current web session is indicated by a green arrow in the navigation pane as shown in Figure 3 26 When moving between network devices the application remembers which web page was last displayed when accessing that particular device and returns to the same web page Modem control using the web user interface is documented separately in the relevant modem operating handbook Network devices other than satellite modems that support web user interfaces can be controlled as shown in the example of Figure 3 27 which shows the Q NET Bandwidth Manager The Bandwidth Manager is documented separately 3 18 Q NET Navigator Installation and Ope
11. d including being aware of all of the network devices and their settings Programs 1 E Shutdown Figure 3 7 Starting Q NET Navigator The Q NET Navigator application has an optional login process shown in Figure 3 8 When password protection is switched on the user will be requested to enter a valid username and password The default username and password are admin and paradise respectively Figure 3 8 Q NET Navigator Login Selecting Forgotten password will bring up the dialog box shown in Figure 3 9 Selecting Yes will delete the network topology database and application preferences and it will 3 5 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook cause the username and password to reset to their default values Selecting No will return the application to the login prompt Figure 3 9 Login Forgotten password Dialog Box 3 3 Defining the Network Topology From the Edit menu select Network Manage There are two options under the Add option namely Modem and Group Groups represent meaningful parts of the network such as sites racks of equipment or types of service Modems can represent any network device or service that has an IP address and is controlled via a web browser This includes all Paradise Evolution Quantum Q Flex Q Lite and Q MultiFlex modems Examples of groups and modems are shown in Figure 3 10 lf Qs a K
12. date 76 64 bit Oracle 28 04 2015 118 MB 7 0 760 KINGSTON Hi Speed 6 in 1 Reader 20 02 2015 1 00 0000 E Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Microsoft 14 10 2014 34 8 MB 1 1 4322 Er Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 1 Microsoft Corporation 16 07 2014 38 8 MB 4 5 50938 Figure 3 1 Checking for Microsoft NET Framework lf necessary Microsoft NET Framework 4 can be downloaded from httos www microsoft com en gb download details asox id 30653 Navigate to the destination folder where Q NET Navigator was downloaded to and open the archive you may need to right click on the file and select Open or Open archive The archive tool will display the contents of the zip file see Figure 3 2 3 1 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook F lnstallables for workstati A _ ooo o File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Jp y X i Add Extract Test Copy Move Delete Info F F Installables for workstations Q Met Nawigator Q Net Nawigator Jz Mame Size Packed Size Modified Encrypted Method Ji Application Files 21 918 670 2850458 2015 10 27 14 57 publish htm 7759 2015 10 27 14 57 LEMA24 F Q NET Navigator application 5 565 2015 10 27 14 42 LAMA24 E setup exe 488 336 153940 2015 10 27 14 57 BC LAMA24 Figure 3 2 Zip File Contents 5 Select all of the files in the archive and extract them to the desired destination folder 6 From the destination folder double click on the setu
13. e following features It provides a network view of all of the satellite devices in the network These are displayed as a navigation tree structure with devices collected together under user defined groups that represent distinct parts of the system such as remote sites Multiple networks can be controlled from one or multiple instances of Q NET Navigator Network configurations can be backed up and recalled using file import expert features Automatic status polling is supported for all devices in the navigation tree giving instant visibility of all system alarms In addition alarms can optionally be masked by device and alarm category The user can connect to any device in the navigation tree simply by selecting it without having to remember IP addresses and login details This brings up a web browser user interface for the particular device which can be used to monitor and control every function Q NET Navigator will automatically connect to network devices over whatever communications path is available including over satellite When moving between devices the application remembers the last web page being accessed on every device and will return to the same page when the device is next selected Q NET Navigator is password protected and supports secure M amp C network communications Q NET Navigator provides seamless integration with Q NET Bandwidth Manager Both applications can be used in parallel to perform every netwo
14. eep it up to date To edit the network from the Edit menu select Network The current network will be displayed as shown in Figure 3 13 Network Close Add Save Tools Hub modems Modem Name Q Flex 3 QG Flex 5 Q NET bandwidth Q Alex 1 Remote modems Modem Name Q Flex 2 Q Flex 4 Q Flex 6 Mesh network modems Modem Name Q Multiflex Mode Tx Multi Flex NodeC Q Multi Flex NodeD Multi Flex NodeB R Q Multi Flex NodeB Tx Q MultiAlex NodeA Rx Star network modems Modem Name Q MultiAlex Star Hub 1 Q Lite Star remote 1 Q Hex Star remote 2 Q Hex Star remote 3 IP Address 192 168 50 92 192 166 50 94 132 168 50 4 132 168 50 30 IF Address 192 168 50 91 192 168 50 33 192 168 50 35 IP Address 192 168 50 50 192 168 50 70 192 168 50 80 192 168 50 61 192 168 50 60 132 168 30 51 IF Address 132 168 50 40 192 168 50 41 192 168 50 42 192 168 50 43 User Name admin admin admin admin User Name admin admin admin User Name admin admin admin admin admin admin User Name admin admin admin admin 3 9 Ts Mask 9593S Tx Mask Tx Mask gF Fix Mask 993g Fx Mask Rx Mask in on Figure 3 13 Edit Menu showing the Network HTTPS 29g HTTPS OO0G0008 G0006 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Use the Edit buttons to edit the details of individual modems This will bring up the modem settings shown earlier in F
15. igure 3 12 3 5 Edit Options The Edit gt Options dialog box is shown in Figure 3 14 Options Cancel Save Show passwords as text Show background palling Always create Hub Group Always create Remote Group Prepopulate Add Modem Password protected Figure 3 14 Edit gt Options Dialog Box The following options are available e Show passwords as text This displays the password as it is typed rather than replacing the typed characters with asterisks e Show background polling Modems are continuously polled for their status in the background The status is reflected in the modem icons which change when there is a fault Normally the polling process itself is invisible but when Show background polling is on the Status Bar at the bottom of the application Figure 3 15 will show the status requests and results for each modem in turn e Always create Hub Remote Group Hub and Remote groups are created by default If these are not required then they can be switched off so that only user defined groups are used e Prepopulate Add Modem n order to speed up the manual entry of network data the application can prepopulate some fields such as IP addresses and username passwords based on the previous data entered by the user If this is not required then the checkbox should be unchecked 3 10 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook e Password protected The Q NET Navigator application itself can
16. igure 3 24 Selecting this will display the alarm status screen shown in Figure 3 25 The Close option closes the screen k Q MultiFlex NodeB Rx Bow a Alarms status Composite to wanted power level rati Figure 3 25 Modem Alarm Status In addition the right hand window pane of the application can be used to display further status and alarm information for the modem as documented in the operating handbook for the modem 3 11 Network Navigation The network devices which typically represent satellite modems are arranged in a navigation tree Visibility of the network can be increased or reduced by clicking on the signs selecting any modem by clicking on its associated icon will cause a web user interface session to be instigated to the modem s embedded web server This session will be displayed in the right hand window pane of the application as shown in Figure 3 26 3 17 e Q NET Navigator Vi File Edit Tools Help About pQ He E Q Flex 3 a Q NET bandwidth manage see b Q MultiFlex NodeB Rx J MatiFiex NodeB Tx gt Q MuttiFlex Star Hub 1 a Q Lite Star remote 1 Q Aex Star remote 2 KGL Q Flex Star remote 3 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook a TELEDYNE PARADISE DATACOM 1D Q MultiFlex NodeB Rx Serial No 31400190 Mode In control UNIT STATUS RX TRAFFIC TX TRAFFIC TESTMODE TXCARRIER Help To edit a demod configur
17. lex 4 Tx data rate Mbps Rx data rate Mbps amp i QFlex 6 Tx symbol rate 5 214844 Msps Rx symbol rate 5 214844 Msps Tx carrier bandwidth at 3dB MHz Mesh network Tx carrier bandwidth at 30dB MHz cy UNIT STATUS gt Q MuttiFlex NodeA Tx Traffic gt Q MuttiFlex NodeC cue Q MultiFlex NodeD TX TRAFFIC Tx carrier status IP Tx buffer fill o Q MuttFlex NodeA Rx TEST MODE a E i TX CARRIER Es No S20 dB Eb No 18 4 dB Q MutiFlex NodeB Rx Rx power level dBm Rx composite power level dBm E gt Q MultiFlex NodeB Tx Rx frequency offset Hz rd Star network gt Q MuttiFlex Star Hub 1 E Q Lite Star remote 1 Q Flex Star remote 2 Q Flex Star remote 3 Figure 1 1 Q NET Navigator User Interface Q NET Navigator Figure 1 1 is a component of the Q NET satellite hub remote communications system It is a lightweight easy to use network management system for point to multipoint systems incorporating Q MultiFlex Q Flex and Q Lite satellite modems It can also be used to control any Paradise point to point system that uses Quantum Evolution Q Flex and Q Lite satellite modems Q NET Navigator complements the use of Q NET Bandwidth Manager which is used for carrier planning and system monitoring Q NET Satellite Communications Systems Q NET is a scalable satellite communications system that supports highly efficient bandwidth technology and sophisticated carrier
18. modem If the modem is currently accessible over the local network then select Lookup to automatically complete the name of the modem otherwise enter the name identity of the modem When using the lookup feature the serial number of the modem will also be displayed as confirmation of the modem s identity Assign the modem to a group using the Group dropdown box which will list all of the defined groups Enter the username and password to be used when logging into the modem Setting the Use factory defaults will populate the username and password with factory default values Optionally mask Tx and or Rx alarms if the modem is not providing a bidirectional service This will prevent spurious alarms being raised as a result of regular polling by the application Check the Use HTTPS box if a secure connection to the modem is required Select Save Repeat the process for each modem erei a Ta ta it alana TERE Cancel Delete Save 192 168 50 90 Figure 3 12 Adding Modems to the Network Topology 3 8 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook The Delete button can be used to delete modems that are not required It is strongly recommended that the network topology is backed up before and after changes are made This can be done using the File gt Export menu option 3 4 Editing the Network Topology Once the network topology has been defined it can be edited in order to k
19. n 3 3 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook 9 Ifthe application fails to install properly then please check the following a If the dialog box shown in Figure 3 6 is displayed then ensure that all of the installation files have been extracted properly and then continue from Point 6 Cannot Start Application x N q Cannot download the application The application ts missing required files Contact application vendor for assistance Figure 3 6 Missing Installation Files Dialog Box b If the application has previously been installed then there may be incompatibilities that can be overcome by uninstalling the application and then reinstalling it c Administrator rights should not be required in order to install the application However it may be that installing the application as an Administrator overcomes an obscure permissions issue and allows it to be installed successfully 3 2 Starting the Application From the Windows Start menu search for Q NET Navigator as shown in Figure 3 7 For convenient access to the application right click the mouse on Q NET Navigator and select Pin to Taskbar and or Pin to Start Menu and or Send to Desktop create shortcut Select Q NET Navigator from the Windows Start menu in order to start the application 3 4 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook The application will start with the same settings as when it was last close
20. nd tablets 1 Gv Download the Q NET Navigator software from the Downloads area of the Paradise web site at http www paradisedata com index php support_form downloads lt is provided as a 7 Zip file 7 Zip is an archiving tool that can be downloaded freely from the internet and is compatible with WinZip Ensure that 7 Zip or a compatible archive tool is available Microsoft NET Framework 4 must be installed on the PC You can check for this by running Programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel as shown in Figure 3 1 E CO O OC OL _ a O O _ f gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Programs and Features gt Search Pre a T E File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home View installed updates Uninstall or change a program To uninstall a program select it from the list and then click Uninstall Change or Repair 6 Turn Windows features on or off Organize v Install a program from the networ 3 Name Publisher Installed On Size Version Apple Software Update Apple Inc 31 03 2015 2 38 MB 2 1 3 127 FileZilla Client 3 9 0 6 Tim Kosse 14 11 2014 225MB 3 9 0 6 Google Chrome Google Inc 17 07 2014 45 0 2454 101 G Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer Google Inc 23 09 2015 7 56904 2028 iTunes Apple Inc 31 03 2015 234MB 121 14 5 Java 7 Update 76 Oracle 30 04 2015 120 MB 7 0 760 Java 7 Up
21. p exe file This will run an installation wizard as shown in Figure 3 3 Application Install Security Warnine Are you sure you want to install this application Name Q NET Navigator From Hover over the string below to see the full domain FAlnstallables for workstations Q Net Navigator Publisher Unknown Publisher Don t Install While applications from the Internet can be useful they can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not install this software More Information Figure 3 3 Installation Wizard 7 Click on the Install button If the installation completes normally then the application will automatically start and the dialog box shown in Figure 3 4 will be displayed The location where the application is installed will be similar to the following but with the user s name in place of myUserName C Users myUserName AppData Roaming Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Teledyne Paradise Datacom 3 2 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook No data file found To begin using Q NET Navigator please enter modem details Figure 3 4 Installation Completion 8 Click the OK button If the application is being installed for the first time then the application will be shown as in Figure 3 5 If the application is being upgraded then the pre upgrade current network navigation tree will be displayed Figure 3 5 Q NET Navigator Initial Start up Scree
22. rating Handbook Q NET Navigat File Edit Tools Help About Dashboard Welcome admin a Bandwidth Planning Ead ndwidth manag a Go eee Transponder 1 V FWD Carriers J RET Carriers Pn 192 168 504 50 20 a Ee Q Flex 4 ae Q Aex 6 ap N D Q MultiFlex NodeA Rx Q MultiFlex Node E i 1100 MHz 1102 MHz 1104MHz 1106 MHz 1108 MHz 1110 MHz 1112MHz 1114MHz 1116 MHz 1118 MHz 1120 MHz 1122MHz 1124MHz 1128 a Q Lite Star remote 1 Modem Management A iss amp Modem Management al CFex_2 REM al C Fex_4 REN2 2 ores 6 Rema Reading 192 168 50 99 Figure 3 27 Web User Interface for Q NET Bandwidth Manager 3 12 Reordering Components within the Network Navigation Tree Groups and network devices can be reordered in the navigation tree as follows To reorder groups select Edit gt Network gt Tools gt Reorder groups This will display the screen shown in Figure 3 28 3 19 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook N 5 k Close Add Save Tools Hub modems Modem Name IP Address G Flex 1 192 168 50 90 G Flex 3 192 168 50 92 G Flex 5 192 168 50 94 192 168 50 Remote modems Modem Name IP Address G Flex 2 132 163 50 1 Q Fex 4 192 168 50 93 Q Fex 6 192 168 50 95 Mesh network modems Modem Name IP Address G MultiFlex NodeA Tx 192 168 50 50 G MultiAlex Node 192 168 50 70 Q MultiAlex NodeD 192 168 50 80 Q MultiFlex NodeB Rx 192 168
23. rk operation from provisioning of space segment to routine software upgrades of network devices 1 3 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Chapter 2 About This Handbook 2 1 Conventions This information symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions critical to correct system function 2 2 Trademarks All trademarks used in this handbook are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners 2 0 Disclaimer Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this handbook this cannot be guaranteed and the information contained herein does not constitute a product warranty A separate product warranty statement is available Teledyne Paradise Datacom maintains a programme of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Chapter 3 User s Guide 3 1 Installation and Upgrade Procedure Q NET Navigator is a Windows application that runs on any Windows PC or tablet Q NET Navigator can be installed on the same devices that run the Q NET Bandwidth Manager clients giving operators access to both Q NET control applications Multiple instances of the application can run concurrently in any location Q NET Navigator supports all versions of Microsoft Windows 32 bit 64 bit for PCs a
24. rop File Edt Tools Help About Figure 3 36 Reordered Hub Modems in the Network Navigation Tree 3 25 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Chapter 4 Technical Support Technical Support can help with Queries regarding equipment operation The return of equipment for upgrade or repair Customer training Application notes and white papers Contact details in Europe and North America are as follows Teledyne Paradise Datacom Lid Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC 2 amp 3 The Matchyns Rivenhall End 328 Innovation Blvd Witham Essex CM8 3HA England State College PA 16803 U S A Tel 44 0 1376 515636 Tel 1 814 238 3450 Fax 44 0 1376 533764 Fax 1 814 238 3829 Other regional support centres are listed on our web site Worldwide support via email is available by filling in the Technical Support Contact Form on the Support web page at hittp Awww paradisedata com which will forward your support issues to your local Teledyne Paradise Datacom Technical Support team for your geographic area
25. t to point Mesh network implementation is hubless and does not use double hop communications e Network devices e g Ethernet switches and routers Many switch and router functions are incorporated into our modems and therefore the need for standalone network devices can often be reduced or eliminated The Q Flex embodies a new concept in satellite modem technology a flexible software defined modem that does what you want now and in the future The Q Flex modem provides a flexible hardware platform with support for IF and L band operation in one unit Its powerful processor is ideal for handling IP traffic The Q Flex modem can be fitted with virtually any type of terrestrial interface and will operate at data rates up to 160Mbps The Q Lite has a similar specification to the Q Flex but is compact light and uses less power making it ideal for comms on the move or for minimising the amount of air conditioned rack space required The Q MultiFlex supports a modulator and up to 16 demodulators enabling cost effective point to multipoint IP operation Q MultiFlex is compatible with the use of Q Flex and Lite modems at the remote sites Q MultiFlex scales to any network size This handbook will guide you through the process of installing and using Q NET Navigator with your Q NET system 1 2 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook 1 2 Overview Q NET Navigator provides th
26. u The file export and import functions can be used for the following Making regular backups of the network topology Copying the network topology to different computers Storing separate network topologies in different files Restricting network access to defined subsets for different classes of user Different views or versions of the network can be created that restrict network access such as allowing a user to access a subset of remote sites but no hub sites Each variant can be saved using the File gt Export menu option and then imported onto the user s computer using the File gt mport option Selecting the Impor menu option brings up the dialog box shown in Figure 3 21 which allows the user to navigate to the file location of an existing data file 3 14 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook Search Documens 2 amp Users Default Documents Organize New folder 4 Default Name gt AppData gt fay Application Data Cookies ji Desktop L Documents Downloads D Favorites i Links Local Settings m My Music My Pictures fa My Videos D Music My Documents NetHood di Pictures Figure 3 21 Import Dialog Box Selecting the Export menu option brings up the dialog box shown in Figure 3 22 which allows the user to navigate to the file location where the data file is to be stored 3 15 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook se Save Q NET Navigator
27. ui e E Q NET bandwidth man age Group o Modems Nel Grex 6 Eig Mesh network ff Q MultiFlex Node Tx Figure 3 10 Network Topology showing Groups and Modems 3 3 1 Adding Groups From the Edit menu select Network 3 6 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook The Edit gt Add gt Group screen is shown in Figure 3 11 The process for adding groups is as follows Enter the name of the group Choose the icon to be displayed in connection with the group Select Add Group Repeat the process for each group Select Save when all groups have been entered The Remove button can be used to delete groups that are not required If the group still contains network devices at the point that it is deleted then the network devices will be assigned to a Default group which will be created if it does not already exist Figure 3 11 Adding Groups to the Network Topology 3 7 Q NET Navigator Installation and Operating Handbook 3 3 2 Adding Modems To add new modems or any other network device to the network select Network from the Edit menu The Edit gt Add gt Modem screen is shown in Figure 3 12 In order to soeed up the manual entry of network data the application will prepopulate some fields such as IP addresses and username passwords based on the previous data entered by the user The process for adding modems is as follows Enter the IP address of the
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