VSAT System Remote Site Survey and Installation Procedures

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Standard Residential Installations:

• Structure is zoned residential and is used as a residence.
• Structure is no more than two stories.
• Standard mounting hardware for either a universal mount, penetrating roof mount or a side mount.
• Dual 100' run of RG6 coaxial cable, quad shield, solid copper core.
• Ground wire and grounding block.
• A maximum of 1 interior wall penetration, connectors and faceplate.
• Driving distance for installer not to exceed 35 miles, one way.
• The installer will verify the satellite link is active.

Standard Commercial Installations:

• Commercial Installations are performed on any building not qualified as a Residential building.
• Standard non-penetrating roof mount for the 1.2 meter dish and larger.
• Dual 100' run of RG6 coaxial cable.
• Ground wire and grounding block.
• A maximum of 1 interior wall penetration, connectors and faceplate.
• Driving distance for installer not to exceed 50 miles, one way.
• The installer will verify the satellite link is active.
• Installation best practices

The technician needs to install the outdoor transmit-and-receive equipment and dish, and run up to 100 feet of cable from the outdoor equipment to the indoor equipment, making a professional penetration of the building exterior if necessary.

The technician will install and adjust the dish and outdoor equipment to obtain the best possible satellite connection. The technician will set up the iDirect indoor modem and will test and verify the connection to the Internet. Depending on the situation, this process takes between four and eight hours.

Configuration is normally done the day following the physical installation, but may be done on the same day.

Basic requirements

• A minimum of 50 feet of RG6 Quad Shield Cable with solid copper center conductor.
• 360 degree compression fittings and a dual grounding block.
• Plastic wire ties to secure cables to the mast or pole.
• Photographs showing key installation aspects.
• A customer’s signature upon the completion of the installation.

VSAT Systems vs. The Competition

VSAT Systems is a superior business partner because we offer superior satellite connectivity. This is true because we have invested millions in performance enhancing infrastructure and technologies. As you consider potential partners, we ask that you consider the following:

• VSAT Systems can guarantee extraordinarily high QoS because we control all the variables that affect quality. We run our own NOC and staff it with highly technically skilled professionals who monitor and optimize the network 24/7, 365 days a year. We also own our own satellite uplink teleport. We also offer our customers the capabilities to remotely monitor and control network operation and performance.
• VSAT Systems is a Tier-1 operator with direct access to the Internet backbone. In fact, we have redundant access points to ensure connectivity at all times.
• VSAT Systems’ 99.992% average reliability soars above the competition. This is no accident. We use only business grade technology in everything from modems and routers to larger end-user dishes that boost signal reception. Unlike many providers, our satellite space cannot be preempted in emergency or high load situations.
• VSAT Systems has answers for latency and rainfade. Again, the secret is better technology. Compare our low system latency of < 650 ms to anyone else in the field. Also, ask if they can minimize rainfade with Dynamic Tx power modulation. We can and do, every day.
• VSAT Systems backs its up-to speeds with Committed Information Rates (CIRs). Up-to speeds mean nothing if everyday levels fall short because of over-subscription. When we add customers, we add bandwidth. And we guarantee CIRs.

In a word, the difference is confidence.

Because VSAT Systems is a Tier-1 operator with direct access to the Internet backbone … because we own and control the quality of both our teleport and NOC … because we’ve invested in advanced technologies that neutralize the ill effects of weather and system latency — our VARs, VNOs and Dealers can deliver supremely reliable broadband to demanding customers. This is a formula for success.

  A better way of doing business.

As a VAR, you will have access to 35 pre-established service plans to resell to your customers — plans have been designed to meet the needs of every industry and type of customer.

As a VNO, you will have dedicated space segment line cards, NMS Servers and protocol processors — for complete control over the configuration of your network. You will make all the choices. At the same time, you can depend on VSAT Systems Engineers and Network Designers to help you find the right solution for you and your customers' business needs.