SkyLink

Quick Start Guide

Please read before deployment

SKYLINK QUICK START GUIDE - HARDWARE SETUP

Step 1: Install the SIM CARDS Step 2: Attach the Antennas

NOTE: If you purchased the Dual-Mode Data Gateway directly from Blue Sky Network, Screw the cellular antenna to the cellular antenna connector on the Data Gateway.
it will arrive with the cellular and Iridium® SIM cards already installed. Then screw either the Iridium antenna or the Iridium antenna cable connector to the
Iridium antenna connector on the Data Gateway. The Blue Sky Network Iridium antenna
may be one of four antennas:

1. Direct connection MARUWA black plastic antenna (MHL-1621C)

2. High-profile white Maxtena conical antenna with cable (M1621HCT-HP)
3. High-profile white SCAN conical antenna with cable (65020-000)
4. Direct connection Sensor Systems white plastic antenna (S67-1575-414)

Step 3: Connect the Power

NOTE: There are two Ethernet ports on the POE injector adapter. Ensure you use
the Data+Power port.

Connect one end of the power cable to the power port on the Data Gateway and connect
the other end to a power source. The power cable may be any of these options:
Cellular SIM slot Flip terminal for Iridium SIM slot
12VDC Cigarette lighter adapter
2. 12VDC Power adapter with Ignition Sense
Obtain an Iridium SIM card and a cellular SIM card. Unscrew the two Phillips screws 3. POE injector (self-assembly kit included)
that secure the entire bottom panel and carefully remove the panel. 4. AC/DC Power supply (self-assembly kit included)

Insert the cellular SIM card in the slots behind the connectivity port, taking care not to
damage the cable wires. Then, flip the device and insert the Iridium SIM card into the
slot. Re-attach the bottom panel and tighten the screws, taking care not to damage the
Step 4: Install the Device
cable wires.
NOTE: Personnel should maintain a safe distance of 30 cm. (11.8 in.) minimum
from the antenna while the terminal is operating to avoid radiation exposure.

To ensure proper terminal and antenna functioning, securely fasten the unit to a rigid
object. Mount the antenna with an unobstructed, clear view of the sky, as far away from
other atennas as possible, and in an area that prevents exposure to its radiation.

See the SkyLink Installation Guide for more antenna and device requirements.

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SKYLINK QUICK START GUIDE - SOFTWARE SETUP

Step 1: Activate Service Step 3: Enable Basic Settings

In the SkyLink DI, navigate to the following screens to make these standard device
If you are using Blue Sky Network SIM cards, navigate to https://blueskynetwork.com/
configurations. Remember to press ‘Save’ on each screen after making changes.
contact/activate-service/ and submit an activation request. If you are not using Blue Sky
Network SIM cards, contact your reseller. Status
• System Information > Location > Ensure device shows accurate GPS location
Step 2: Connect to the Data Gateway • Satellite > Ensure device has signal
• Cellular > Ensure device has signal
A label on the box and the back of the device shows the Wi-Fi QR code, SSID, and Connection Manager
password. If using a smart device, connect to the Data Gateway Wi-Fi by scanning the QR
• Connection Manager > Unrestricted, or set to preference
code. Alternatively, connect using the Wi-Fi SSID and password.
• Internet Data Routing > Data Routing: Cellular then Satellite
Open a web browser and type 192.168.111.1 into the address bar, then press enter. The
General Settings
SkyLink Device Interface (DI) will appear.
• Satellite > Satellite Enabled: ON
Default username and password: admin
• Satellite > Data Enabled: ON

• Cellular > Enter GSM SIM APN setting for your network provider

After configuring the above settings, press ‘Save’ and then ‘Reboot’ on the General Settings
Questions? Contact us at support@blueskynetwork.com and + 1 858-551-3894 screen to apply the changes. Please see the SkyLink User Guide for a comprehensive list of
configurations that can be made on each screen as well as device capabilities.
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SKYLINK QUICK START GUIDE

Step 4: Connect to the Online Portal SkyLink Dual-Mode Data Gateway

To remotely manage a fleet of devices, use the SkyLink Online Portal. In a web browser, type
https://portal.skylink.net/login into the address bar, press enter, then sign in to your account. TOP PANEL:

NOTE: There are two Ethernet ports on the POE injector adapter.
Ensure you use the Data+Power port.

Basic Settings & Configurations

Click the wheel icon in the top right of the screen to view and update your account settings. 4
Navigate to the My Org screen to edit your organization’s contact info and see details about
your parent org.
Use the Devices screen to apply device and voice profiles and assign a unit to an organization. 2 3
Select the device(s), make the desired configurations, then press ‘Ok’ or ‘Assign’ to apply the
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changes.

Manager users throughout the system, including their contact info, on the Users screen. When
creating a new user, they will receive an email to change their password. They will then be
sent a verification ID to finish account setup. BOTTOM PANEL:

The Profiles screen allows you to create device and voice profiles that can be saved as
1 Iridium antenna connector
configuration templates and applied to groups of terminals. Click ‘New’ and complete all
2 Power LED light
mandatory fields to add a General Settings, Network, Firewall, Remote Management, or
3 Cellular antenna connector
Accessories profile, or to configure a SIP or POTS extension.
4 Cellular antenna
See the the SkyLink Cloud Services Guide for more information on Portal capabilities. 5 Power port
6 Connectivity port

SkyLink User, Installation, and Cloud Services Guides can be

viewed and downloaded by either scanning the QR code or 5 6
navigating to:
https://blueskynetwork.com/help-center/download-resources/

BLUESKYNETWORK.COM

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SkyLink Quick Start Guide v3.1 – For customer use only. Not intended for further distribution.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure SkyLink’s satellite antenna points skyward and that it is installed with a maximum
of 8.2⁰ obstruction from ground-based obstacles, especially on the North/South axis.

8.2° 8.2°

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