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Revision history

Chapters or
Date of
pages
revision Description of revision or reason for change
affected
Mar. 2005 V1.2 release.
Oct. 2005 V1.3 release (Linux Workstation v3.0 Update 5).
Dec. 2005 V1.4 release (Linux Workstation v4.0 Update 2).
Feb. 2007 Linux Workstation v4.0 Update 4.
Feb. 2007 V1.5 (new BGAN terminal).
Sep. 2007 p 25 Choosing 800x600 as Display resolution.
Jan. 2008 p. 27 IP addresses.
Mar. 2008 Dell Optiplex 755 (requires Linux v4.0 Update 6).

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 Table
of
Contents

Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1 Deployment topology
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Local user topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Intranet user topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Internet user topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Intranet/Internet user topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2 Installing a Seismic Gateway

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Seismic Gateway hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing Linux software on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Identifying Ethernet interface ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing SADMPXY software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Uninstalling SADMPXY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Reinstalling SADMPXY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing SADMFW software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Uninstalling SADMFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Reinstalling SADMFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Installing Inmarsat interface software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Uninstalling SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Reinstalling SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Inmarsat Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting up a satellite Internet access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Satellite Data Connection session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connection control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Registering a crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Power on/power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Index 43

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Chapter

1 Deployment topology

This chapter provides a general description of how Sercel

e-products can be deployed. It includes the following
sections:

• Overview (page 10)

• Local user topology (page 11)
• Intranet user topology (page 12)
• Internet user topology (page 13)
• Intranet/Internet user topology (page 14)

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1 Deployment topology
Overview

Overview
Two main packages should be distinguished in your Sercel e-product
software:
• Server software: typically to be installed in the recording cab.
• Client software: processing and graphic user interface software that
can be installed in the recording cab or on remote computers.
Remote users can access the server through an Intranet or Internet
connection. Access via the Internet or Intranet requires the installation
of an additional computer (referred to as Seismic Gateway).
There are four different ways of implementing your Sercel software:
• Local user topology (page 11).
• Intranet user topology (page 12).
• Internet user topology (page 13).
• Intranet/Internet user topology (page 14).

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Local user topology

Local user topology

1
Local network
Extra
Local
Observer user
(Local user)

Sercel product Server

+ Client

Figure 1-1 Local user topology

The table below summarizes the necessary steps for the implementation
shown in Figure 1-1.

Where Recording cab

Who Observer (local user) Extra local user

What

1.Install Operating System on 1.Install Client software.

Sercel server computer. 2.Request Login from
software 2.Install Server and Client Observer.
package software
3.Register extra local user

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Intranet user topology

Intranet user topology

Contractor’s Intranet
(securized private network)
Intranet
remote user

URL: http:// IP

Instrument room
Crew #2

Local network

Extra Seismic
local Gateway
user
Intranet IP address
Observer Intranet
remote
Sercel product Server user
+ Client URL: http:// IP

Figure 1-2 Intranet user topology

The table below summarizes the necessary steps for the implementation
shown in Figure 1-2.

Where Recording cab Remote computer Network

Who Observer (local user) Extra local user Remote user Administrator

What

1.Install OS on server
computer. 1.Install Client 1.Install Client
Sercel software. software
software 2.Install Server and
package Client software. 2.Request Login 2.Request Login
from Observer. from Observer.
3. Register extra users

Supply
1.Install OS. Intranet IP
Seismic
2.Install Seismic address or
Gateway
Gateway software. DHCP
address

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 Deployment topology
Internet user topology

Internet user topology

1
Internet Internet
Service remote user
Provider
URL: http://www.crew3.com
Public
Internet

Seismic Gateway
Interface
Crew #3

Local network
Seismic Extra
Gateway Observer local
user

www.crew3.com
(purchased address) Sercel product Server
+ Client

Figure 1-3 Internet user topology

The table below summarizes the necessary steps for the implementation
shown in Figure 1-3.

Where Recording cab Remote computer Network

Who Observer (local user) Extra local user Remote user Administrator

What

1.Install Operating
1.Install Client 1.Install Client
System on server
Sercel software. software.
computer.
software 2.Request Login 2.Request Login
2.Install Server and
package from Observer. from Observer.
Client software
3.Register extra users.

1.Install gateway
Operating System. Purchase
2.Install Seismic Public Internet
Gateway
Gateway software. fixed IP
3.Install Interface address
software.

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Intranet/Internet user topology

Intranet/Internet user topology

Internet
Service Internet
Provider remote user
Public
Internet

Contractor’s DMZ http://crews.contractor.com/crew4

Administered
by contractor
Contractor’s Intranet
Firewall
(securized private network)
Intranet
www.contractor.com
remote user

Seismic URL: http:// IP

Gateway

crews.contractor.com
(purchased address)

Contractor’s administration centre

Instrument room
Crew #4

Local network

Extra Seismic
local Gateway
user
Intranet IP address
Observer Intranet
remote
Sercel product Server user
+ Client
URL: http:// IP

Figure 1-4 Intranet/Internet user topology

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Intranet/Internet user topology

The table below summarizes the necessary steps for the implementation
shown in Figure 1-4.
1
Where Recording cab Remote computer Network DMZ

Observer
Who Extra local user Remote user Administrator
(local user)

What

1.Install Operating
System on server 1.Install Client 1.Install Client
Sercel computer. software. software. Supply Intranet IP
software 2.Install Server and 2.Request Login 2.Request Login address or DHCP
package Client software. from Observer. from Observer. address
3.Register extra
users.

1.Install gateway
Operating
1.Install gateway System.
Operating 2.Install Seismic
System. Gateway
Gateway 2.Install Seismic software.
Gateway 3.Purchase Public
software Internet fixed IP
address
4.Register new
crew

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Intranet/Internet user topology

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2 Installing a Seismic Gateway

This chapter provides the necessary information for a

network administrator or an Observer to install a Seismic
Gateway.

• Overview (page 18)

• Seismic Gateway hardware (page 20)
• Installing Linux software on the computer (page 22)
• Identifying Ethernet interface ports (page 27)
• Installing SADMPXY software (page 28)
• Installing SADMFW software (page 29)
• Installing Inmarsat interface software (page 31)
• Inmarsat Internet connection (page 33)
• Registering a crew (page 40)

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Overview

Overview
SERCEL supplies the necessary administration software for the
Gateway computer. Depending on which topology is used, a Seismic
Gateway may be required for interfacing with an Intranet (Figure 1-2),
or with the Internet (Figure 1-3), or with the Firewall in a contractor’s
DMZ (Figure 1-4).
• On an Intranet: the Gateway computer is used as a gateway and
router between the seismic recording system’s local network and the
contractor’s private network.
• On the Internet: the Gateway computer is used as a gateway and
firewall between the seismic recording system’s local network and
the Internet.
• In a contractor’s DMZ: the Gateway computer is used to route the
HTTP packets to another Seismic Gateway within the contractor’s
Intranet.
The Seismic Gateway may provide the following services:
• Administration of Proxies: one Proxy for each Sercel product or one
Proxy for each each seismic crew (SADMPXY software).
• Firewall or routing management (SADMFW software).
• Inmarsat satellite interfacing:
- SADMBGAN software for BGAN Inmarsat terminal;
- SADMRBGAN software for RBGAN Inmarsat terminal.

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Overview

in recoding cab in DMZ (for both

To install a Seismic Gateway Intranet and
Intranet Internet Internet)

Install RedHat Operating System Yes Yes Yes 2

Install sadmpxy_v_v_0.i386.rpm Yes Yes Yes

Install sadmfw.intranet_v_v_0.i386.rpm Yes No No

Install sadmfw.internet_v_v_0.i386.rpm No Yes No

Install sadmbgan_v_v_0.i386.rpm
(if using Inmarsat BGAN)
No Yes No
or sadmrbgan_v_v_0.i386.rpm
(if using Inmarsat RBGAN)

Purchase Public Internet IP address No Yes Yes

Note: The firewall and the mail service are provided by the geophysical
contractor’s software if installed in the DMZ (for an Intranet user
topology) or by Sercel software if installed in the recording cab (for an
Internet user topology).
The following is required for the Gateway:
• A standard PC, as specified by SERCEL, equipped with two Ethernet
cards.
• Two Ethernet cables.
• SERCEL software package CD-ROM.
• Linux Workstation V4.0 Update 4 CD-ROMs for a Dell 745, or
Update 6 for a Dell 755.

- Redhat Public network or Intranet

- SADMPXY (access to a crew’s server
eth 0 Ntwk card or Web site)

eth 1 Ntwk card

Local network or other gateway
(access to administration Web
site)

Figure 2-1 Seismic gateway

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Seismic Gateway hardware

Seismic Gateway hardware

NOTE: See Identifying Ethernet interface ports (page 27) to determine
which port to connect to which network.

Ethernet port Ethernet port

Ethernet port
Ethernet port

USB AC power USB AC power

Dell Optiplex 745 Dell Optiplex 755

Figure 2-2 Rear panel (Desktop)

AC power

Ethernet port Ethernet port

USB

Ethernet port

Dell Optiplex 745 Dell Optiplex 755

Figure 2-3 Rear panel (Tower)

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Seismic Gateway hardware

AC power
Ethernet port

Ethernet port

Mouse & keyboard Sound

USB USB

Figure 2-4 IBM Think Centre

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Installing Linux software on the computer

Installing Linux software on the computer

Install Linux Redhat Workstation V4.0 Update 4 or 6 software on the
gateway machine as follows:
CAUTION
This installation procedure will erase everything on the hard disk.

1. If you have a Dell 745 computer:

- Power on the computer and press the F2 key as soon as “F2” is
prompted (in the upper right corner of the screen, shortly after
you turn the machine on). This stops the boot up sequence and
takes you to the BIOS setup.
- Use the down arrow key to select (highlight) Drives. Press
Return.
- Select SATA Operation and press Return.
- Use the right-pointing arrow key to select “Legacy” rather than
the default option (Normal). Press Return.
- Press Escape.
- Use the right-pointing arrow key to select Save/Exit. Press
Return.
Otherwise, power on the computer and press the prompted
function key to interrupt the automatic boot sequence (F12
typically).
2. Insert the REDHAT Workstation V4.0 Update 4 DVD into the
drive if you have a Dell 745, or Update 6 for a Dell 755.
3. Choose the Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive device option.
Press Enter.
4. Choose “To install or upgrade in graphical mode” when that
message is prompted. Press Enter.

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5. When the system asks if you wish “To begin testing the CD
media before installation”, choose Skip. Press Enter.
6. In the Welcome window, click Next.
7. In the Language selection window, choose English. Click Next. 2
8. In the Keyboard window, choose as required: U.S. International
(if Qwerty) or French (if Azerty). Click Next.
9. If the Upgrade Examine window appears, select Install Red Hat
Enterprise Linux WS. Click Next.
10. In the Disk partitioning setup window, choose Automatically
partition. Click Next.
11. In the Automatic partitioning window, choose Remove all
partitions on this system. Click Next. In the warning box that
pops up, choose Yes.
12. In the Disk Setup window, leave the default settings unchanged.
Click Next.
13. In the Boot Loader Configuration window, leave the default
settings unchanged. Click Next.
14. In the Network configuration window:
- Select eth0.
- Click Edit. Set the options as follows:
- Configuration using DHCP: enabled or disabled (if you disable
this option, then you have to specify an Intranet IP address
supplied by the network administrator or an Internet registered
address).
- Active on Boot: enabled.
- Click OK.
- Select eth1.
- Click Edit. Set the options as follows:
- Configuration using DHCP: disabled.

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- Active on Boot: enabled.

- IP address: enter the ip-eth1 address to be visible to the local
private network or to the Intranet. (For a 408UL or Seal system,
replace xxx.xx by 150.10 in the table below. For a 428XL
system, replace xxx.xx by 172.27).

Eth1 network card address

Topology
in DMZ on Intranet on Internet

Figure 1-2 (page 12) xxx.xx.128.20

Figure 1-3 (page 13) xxx.xx.128.20

Intranet IP
address
Figure 1-4 (page 14) supplied by xxx.xx.128.20
network
administrator

- Netmask: enter the Submask for ip-eth1. That Netmask is

255.255.255.0 for an Internet user topology, or determined by
the network administrator for an Intranet user topology.
- Click OK.
- Set the hostname: choose the Manually option.
- Enter the desired machine name in the hostname field (e. g.
SeismicGateway).
- Click Next. Warning boxes (Error With Data) should show up,
warning you that the Gateway and DNS fields are left blank.
Click Continue to dismiss those warnings.
15. In the Firewall Configuration window, leave the default settings
unchanged. Click Next.
16. In the Additional language support window: choose English
(USA). Click Next.
17. In the Time Zone window: choose your time zone. Click Next.

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18. In the Set Root password window,

- Root password: enter the desired Root password (e. g.
administrator) for the gateway machine and keep it in a safe
place. 2
- Confirm: type again your password to confirm. Click Next.
19. In the Package Installation defaults window:
- Customize Software packages to be installed: enable.
- Click Next.
20. In the Package Group Selection window, scroll until the Servers
package is visible. Set its options as follows:
- Web server: enable.
- Disable all other packages (Mail server, etc.).
- Click Next.
21. In the About to Install window, click Next.
22. The “Installing package” window should appear. The installation
program installs packages from the Redhat medium (this takes a
dozen of minutes).
23. Wait until the Congratulations window appears and the Redhat
medium is automatically ejected. Remove the medium from the
drive, then click Reboot in the window.
If the machine fails to boot up, turn power off, then back on.
24. In the Welcome window, click Next.
- In the Licence Agreement window, select “Yes I agree to the
Licence Agreement”. Click Next.
- In the Date and Time window, click Next.
25. In the Display window:
- Select Color Depth: Millions of colors.

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- Select Resolution: 1280x1024 (for a Dell Optiplex 745, select

800x600 instead).
- Click Next.
- In the Red Hat Login window, select “Tell me why I need to
register and provide a Red Hat Login”. Click Next.
- In the “Why register?” window, select “I cannot complete
registration at this time. Remind me later”. Click Next.
- In the System User window, click Next. Click Continue in the
warning box that shows up.
- In the Sound Card window click Next.
- In the Additional CDs window, click Next.
- In the Finish Setup window, click Next.
26. Select Reboot at the foot of the screen, then click Reboot.
27. Log in as root.
28. Click on the red hat icon and select System settings then Server
Settings, then Services.
29. In the Service Configuration window
- Scroll until the kudzu option is visible. Disable the kudzu option
(click to the left to clear the check box).
- Scroll until the rhnsd option is visible. Disable the rhnsd option.
- Scroll until the sendmail option is visible. Disable the sendmail
option.
- Scroll until the smartd option is visible. Disable the smartd
option.
- From the File menu, select Save Changes.
- From the File menu, select Quit.

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Identifying Ethernet interface ports

Identifying Ethernet interface ports

The computer hosting the seismic gateway software has two Ethernet
ports: 2
• one connects to the public network or Intranet;
• the other connects to the local network or another seismic gateway.
The table below gives the IP address of the SERCEL product that
should be visible to the seismic gateway computer on that network.

SERCEL product IP address

428XL 172.27.128.1

PRM on separate host 150.10.128.15

408UL or Seal
HCI & PRM on same host 150.10.128.1

The location of the computer’s Ethernet interface ports depends on the

computer model. In order to determine which port to connect to which
network, do the following:
1. Connect one port of the seismic gateway computer to the local
network (that is 172.27.128.x for a 428XL).
2. In a Terminal window on the seismic gateway computer, type the
following command:
ping 172.27.128.1 and press Return
(for other systems, see the above table).
3. If you get a reply saying that a number of packets were sent and
received, do not change anything. Otherwise connect the other
port instead (and ping the network again).
4. Connect the other port to the other network.

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Installing SADMPXY software

Installing SADMPXY software

SADMPXY is required on the gateway machine for the administration
of the proxies relaying the HTTP protocol to SERCEL product servers.
To install SADMPXY, do the following:
1. Log in as root.
2. Insert the SERCEL software package CD-ROM. This creates an
icon on the desktop. Double-click on it to open a file manager
window. Open the e-product’s directory.
3. Open the gatewayv_._/linux directory.
4. Double-click on the sadmpxy_v_v_0.i386.rpm file. This installs
SADMPXY (click Continue).
5. Eject the CD-ROM (click on the CD-ROM icon and select Eject).
6. Restart the PC (From the launcher bar at the top of the screen,
click on the Action menu; select Log out; select Restart the
compter; click OK).

Uninstalling SADMPXY
If you need to uninstall SADMPXY (e. g. prior to re-installing the Web
server), SADMFW and SADMBGAN (if present) must be uninstalled
first. To uninstall SADMPXY, do the following:
- Log in as root.
- Open a Terminal window (click on the red hat, select System
Tools then Terminal).
- Type the command: rpm -e sadmpxy

Reinstalling SADMPXY
If you need to reinstall SADMPXY, first uninstall it (see above). This
automatically saves parameters which are recovered when you reinstall
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Installing SADMFW software

You have to install SADMFW only on a Seismic Gateway machine
which is used as: 2
• Interface with an Intranet (SADMFW is required for routing
management). In that case install the
sadmfw.intranet_v_v_0.i386.rpm file on the gateway machine tied
to the recording system’s local network. See Figure 1-2 on page 12
and Figure 1-4 on page 14.
• Interface with the Internet (SADMFW is required for the
configuration of the firewall). In that case install the
sadmfw.internet_v_v_0.i386.rpm file. See Figure 1-3 on page 13.
To install SADMFW, do the following:
1. Log in as root.
2. Insert the SERCEL software package CD-ROM. This creates an
icon on the desktop. Double-click on it to open a file manager
window. Open the e-product’s directory.
3. Open the gateway directory.
4. Double-click on the sadmfw.intranet_v_v_0.i386.rpm or
sadmfw.internet_v_v_0.i386.rpm file. This installs SADMFW
(click Continue).
5. Eject the CD-ROM (click on the CD-ROM icon and select Eject).
6. Restart the PC (From the launcher bar at the top of the screen,
click on the Action menu; select Log out; select Restart the
compter; click OK).

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Uninstalling SADMFW
If you need to uninstall SADMFW, do the following:
- Log in as root.
- Open a Terminal window (click on the red hat, select System
Tools then Terminal).
- Type the command: rpm -e sadmfw

Reinstalling SADMFW
If you need to reinstall SADMFW, first uninstall it (see above). This
automatically saves parameters which are recovered when you reinstall
it.

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Installing Inmarsat interface software

You have to install Inmarsat satellite interface software only on a
gateway machine which is used for the network topology shown in
Figure 1-3 on page 13 (gateway machine used as interface with the
2
Internet in a recording cab), if the Internet connection relies on an
Inmarsat satellite link. It is required for the configuration of the
Mozilla browser and for the configuration of Sadmfw to allow access to
the terminal.
If you are using a BGAN terminal, you have to install SADMBGAN; if
you are using an RBGAN terminal, you have to install SADMRBGAN.
To install SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN, do the following:
1. Log in as root.
2. Insert the SERCEL software package CD-ROM. This creates an
icon on the desktop. Double-click on it to open a file manager
window. Open the product’s directory.
3. Open the gateway directory.
4. Double-click on the sadmbgan_v_v_0.i386.rpm or
sadmrbgan_v_v_0.i386.rpm file. Click Continue in the window
that shows up and wait until installation is complete.
5. Eject the CD-ROM (click on the CD-ROM icon and select Eject).
6. Restart the PC (From the launcher bar at the top of the screen,
click on the Action menu; select Log out; select Restart the
compter; click OK).

Uninstalling SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN

If you need to uninstall SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN, do the
following:
- Log in as root.
- Open a Terminal window (click on the red hat, select System
Tools then Terminal).

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- Type the command: rpm -e sadmbgan or rpm -e sadmrbgan

Reinstalling SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN

If you need to reinstall SADMBGAN or SADMRBGAN, first uninstall
it (see above). This automatically saves parameters which are recovered
when you reinstall it.

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Inmarsat Internet connection

Setting up a satellite Internet access point
To set up an Inmarsat satellite Internet access, do the following: 2
1. Contact a Satellite Internet Service Provider.
2. Buy an Inmarsat BGAN satellite terminal.
3. Subscribe to a data connection service with a public static IP
(Internet) address.
4. Install the Satellite Terminal box (see the manufacturer’s
documentation) and connect it to the public network interface of
the seismic gateway computer (see Seismic Gateway hardware on
page 20). Do not use the installation disk contained in the Satellite
Terminal package (instead, see Installing Inmarsat interface
software on page 31).
5. Open the LaunchPad application. Update the terminal’s firmware
(to check for updates, see the manufacturer’s documentation).

Double-click

Figure 2-5

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Satellite Data Connection session

IMPORTANT
Because the Seismic Gateway computer is configured to get its IP
address from DHCP, you have to power on the satellite terminal first.

1. Open the LaunchPad application by double-clicking on its icon.

Do not change
anything in this menu

Figure 2-6 LaunchPad main window

WARNING
Do not change anything in the “Terminal” menu.

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The default parameters in the interface normally allow automatic

connection to the satellite terminal. If this fails, the following
window may appear:
2

Figure 2-7

Click on the Search button or, if this fails, Connect manually.

2. After the terminal is found, its status should appear at the foot of
the main window.

Terminal found

Signal quality chart

Figure 2-8

3. The terminal automatically tries to get a GPS fix from its built-in
receiver every time it is powered on. You may wait until a GPS fix
is available (see the manufacturer’s documentation), or choose
your nearest city by clicking on the map. The pointing wizard will
use your location to determine the recommended orientation of
the terminal towards the satellite.
4. Use the “Antenna Angle” and “Compass direction” displayed by
the pointing wizard to point the terminal’s antenna to the satellite.
Accurate and precise pointing is important, because a badly-
pointed antenna can reduce the data rate achievable over the
network.

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Your nearest city

Adjust the antenna

position as indicated

Click to register

Figure 2-9

5. Click on Register with Network now and wait a few seconds.

When you have successfully registered, your position will be
displayed on the map (if allowed by local regulations).

Figure 2-10

6. When registered with the network, LaunchPad automatically

opens a standard IP data connection.

Figure 2-11

7. The status zone should read “Standard IP data connection

open”. The “Signal strength” indicator is no longer updated. At
this stage, the satellite data connection is established (the Standard
connection is suitable for most basic data requirements).

No significance after registering

Figure 2-12 Connection established

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Connection control
To open or close a connection, or choose another type of connection,
click on the Data connection control icon.
2

Data connection control

Figure 2-13

Five types of data connections are available: one “standard” and four
dedicated “streaming” types.
• The Standard connection is charged per Mb (you are charged only
for the amount of data that is sent). The bandwidth you are allocated
depends on the type of terminal and on the number of users.
• A Streaming connection (32, 64, 128, 256 kps) is charged by time.
This type of connection enables data to be sent in a continuous data
stream, but you are charged for the amount of time the connection is
active. Typically, the 256 kps data rate is the most suitable for a
streaming connection.

Open/close connection

Detailed view Connection parameters

Figure 2-14 Connections currently open (icon view)

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Open/close connection
Close
detailed view

Figure 2-15 Detailed view

If you want to disable automatic Standard connection, choose

“LaunchPad Automatic Connection” from the Services menu, and
untick the “Automatically open Standard connection” option.

LaunchPad Automatic
Connection

Figure 2-16

When you close the LaunchPad application, you are reminded of any
open connection so that you can choose to close it or leave it open.

Close all

Figure 2-17 Closing LaunchPad

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Note: If, for any reason, you need to set APN options (depending on
your Internet service provider), choose “LaunchPad APN Options”
from the Services menu.
2
LaunchPad APN
Options

Figure 2-18

- In the APN Configuration window, click Edit.

Click Edit

Figure 2-19

- The Username depends on the Internet service provider.

Internet service
provider

Depends on Internet
service provider

Figure 2-20

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Registering a crew

Registering a crew
The network Administrator has to configure the connection to each
crew (after installing SADMPXY) only in the case of a gateway
machine in a contractor’s DMZ (see Figure 1-4 on page 14).
Configuring the connection to a crew consists in specifying the IP
address of the Seismic Gateway, in accordance with the contractor’s
Intranet address routing table, so it can be accessed on the private
network.
To register a crew, the Administrator must do the following:
1. Launch the Web browser (Mozilla).
2. Log on to the Intranet Web site hosted on the gateway machine
with the eth1 interface URL (http://IP). A Login name and
Password is required. By default, the Web site is configured with
the following:
- Login: proxy
- Password: administrator
(Note: once connected, you can use the Change Login menu to
change the Login and Password).

Shows Deletes
crew proxy crew proxy
Setup menu parameters
parameters

Figure 2-21

3. Choose the Setup menu.

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- Type the desired name in the Company name field, unless this
is already done.
- Click Save.
4. Click Add. This opens a page used to specify the proxy 2
parameters for a crew:
- Type the desired name in the Crew name field.
- Choose “Connection to another Seismic Gateway”.
- In the Seismic Gateway IP address field, type the Intranet IP
address (***.***.***.***) of the crew’s Seismic Gateway.

Intranet IP address of the

crew’s Seismic Gateway

***.***.***.***

e-sqcpro
e428

Figure 2-22

5. Click Save. Choose No when Do you want to remember? is

prompted, and click Continue.
6. Click Restart to enable the proxy parameters. This resets the
parameters for the next connection but does not close the current
connections.
Notes
• The “Firewall Setup” menu is intended for Sercel Customer Support
engineers.
• If the gateway does not connect to another Seismic Gateway, choose
“Connection to Sercel crew servers” and enter the Intranet IP address
of each product server in the “Host IP address” field (leave empty if
the crew does not have the product).
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Power on/power off

Power on/power off

To start the gateway, you only need to power on the computer.
If the eth0 port is configured for using a DHCP server (see Select eth0.
on page 23), as may be the case with a satellite terminal, you must start
the DHCP server first. You may have to wait a few minutes and restart
the gateway computer so that Linux can set the IP address.
To shut down the gateway:
- if you are logged on, click on the Action menu in the launcher bar, and
select Log out;
- click on Shutdown in the lower right corner of the screen.

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Index
· address, configuring 2-24
IP address
· Intranet 2-24

L
Local
· network 1-11

A R
RBGAN 2-31
Address Redhat installation
· Intranet 2-24 · gateway 2-22
Registering
B · crew 2-40
BGAN 2-31 Remote
· network 1-12, 1-13, 1-14

C S
Configuration
· Internet gateway in DMZ 2-17 Sadmpxy, installing 2-28
Crew, registering 2-40 Satellite
· interface software 2-31
· Internet connection 2-33
E · terminal 2-31
Ethernet card
· installing 2-19 T
Terminal
G · satellite 2-31
Gateway, configuring
· in DMZ 2-17 U
User
I · local 1-11
Installing · remote 1-12, 1-13, 1-14
· Ethernet card 2-19
· Redhat, gateway 2-22
· Sadmpxy 2-28
Internet
· configuring the connection 2-40
· gateway, configuring
in DMZ 2-17
· satellite connection 2-33
Intranet

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