Setup Guide for Windows OS

Test Your XGate Installation

Before configuring XGate to use your satellite phone, test that XGate is installed correctly. With an internet connection available:

Click on the “Start” button in XGate. XGate will connect to the server and you will receive the Welcome to XGate email.
To read the Welcome to XGate email go to the XGate main screen and click on the Email icon. This will launch iScribe, the

Configure XGate to use your Satellite Device

Follow the instructions for your connection setup:

Satellite Wi-Fi Terminal (RedPort Aurora, Globalstar SatFi, Iridium GO!)

Power the Terminal ON and wait for the device to register on the satellite network.
On your computer, connect to the wireless network created by the satellite wifi terminal.
Once connected to the wireless network, open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the connection Type to match your satellite wifi terminal (i.e. Aurora, SatFi, Iridium GO).

With Optimizer connected to narrowband satellite phone using Mini USB Port to USB Port Connection

Power the Optimizer ON.
Turn your satphone ON.
Connect the Optimizer to your satphone with the appropriate USB cable.
On your computer, connect to the wireless network created by the Optimizer. The name of the wireless network will be something like: wxa-102-xxxx, where xxxx typically represents the last four digits of the Mac address of the Optimizer.
Once connected to the wireless network, open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the connection type to "Optimizer xxxxxx" where xxxxxx represents your satphone connection.

With Optimizer connected to narrowband satellite phone using Serial Port to USB Port connection (requires a PL2303HX cable)

Power the Optimizer ON.
Turn your satphone ON.
Connect the Optimizer to your satphone with the appropriate Serial to USB cable.
On your computer, connect to the wireless network created by the Optimizer. The name of the wireless network will be something like: wxa-102-xxxx, where xxxx typically represents the last four digits of the Mac address of the Optimizer.
Once connected to the wireless network, open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the connection type to "Optimizer xxxxxx" where xxxxxx represents your satphone connection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Globalstar 1600 Users - The baud rate on the Globalstar 1600 phone MUST be set to 19200. To set the baud rate, go to: Menu > 4 > 4.

With Optimizer connected to FleetBroadband satellite terminal using standard Ethernet cable

XGate with Optimizer supports both Managed and Unmanaged connections for broadband users.

Power the Optimizer ON.
Turn your satphone ON.
Connect the Optimizer to your satphone with an ethernet cable.
On your computer, connect to the wireless network created by the Optimizer. The name of the wireless network will be something like: wxa-102-xxxx, where xxxx typically represents the last four digits of the Mac address of the Optimizer.
Once connected to the wireless network, configure XGate for Managed or Unmanaged connections as indicated below:

Managed connections are intended for satellite terminals configured to be offline except when a data session is taking place. Configure the terminal for "manual" connection mode following the manufacturer's instructions. Open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the Connection Type to the satellite device name from the available drop-down list.

With this setting, XGate will manage the connection by insructing the terminal to go online, connect to the mail server, send/receive email (or browse) and then close the connection.

Note that an Inmarsat minimum airtime billing increment will be incurred for every connection.

TIP for Managed Connections: With XGate installed on a PC, go to XGate Settings > Connection > Connection Parameters and check the option "Use another connection if already open". With this box checked, XGate will search for some other active internet connection (such as a marina wifi) and if available will use it instead of the satellite connection.

Unmanaged connections are intended for satellite terminals configured to be online all the time. Configure the terminal to 'automatically' connect, following the manufacturer's instructions. Open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the Connection Type to "Network Connection".

Since the Optimizer blocks ALL traffic except XGate, unmanaged connections typically result in lower airtime bills due to the reduced number of minimum biling increments incurred.

With Optimizer connected to Iridium Pilot/OpenPort satellite terminal using standard Ethernet cable

XGate with Optimizer supports both Managed and Unmanaged connections for Pilot users.

Power the Optimizer ON.
Turn your satphone ON.
Connect the Optimizer to your satphone with an ethernet cable.
On your computer, connect to the wireless network created by the Optimizer. The name of the wireless network will be something like: wxa-102-xxxx, where xxxx typically represents the last four digits of the Mac address of the Optimizer.
Once connected to the wireless network, configure XGate for Managed or Unmanaged connections as indicated below:

Managed connections are recommended for most Pilot installations using the Optimizer. The Optimizer will keep the connection alive by issuing pings to a remote host every 5 seconds while an email session or a web session is in progress. Otherwise, the Pilot will shut down the connection after 20 seconds causing the user to wait while the session is restarted. This delay can make it difficult to browse.

Open XGate's Settings > Connection and set the Connection Type to "Optimizer Iridium Pilot".