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  • Connect the Astro aircraft to a wifi network
  • Connect to the Astro hotspot via wifi
  • LTE
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  • Frequencies and Compatibility
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Network and Connectivity

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Last updated 1 year ago

WiFi

This section describes the connection process for Astro's built-in wifi chip. This functionality is useful while the aircraft is on the ground, for admin and setup tasks. Connecting the Astro to wifi is required to complete the initial .

Connect to the aircraft while in flight with the pilot handset's.

Connect the Astro aircraft to a wifi network

  1. Open AMC GCU or PC. If using a PC, connect to Astro with a USB-C cable.

  2. Tap on the vehicle status button at the top of the AMC screen (it will be either red, yellow, or green depending on the vehicle's status).

  3. Select Connectivity.

  4. Enable Wifi and disable Hotspot Mode.

  5. Enter the Network SSID and Password for your wifi access point and select Connect.

Unlike the Herelink wifi, which is restricted to the 5GHz band, Astro's wifi chip is compatible with 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands.

Connect to the Astro hotspot via wifi

  1. Open AMC on the pilot handset or PC. If using a PC, connect to Astro with a USB-C cable.

  2. Power Astro.

  3. Tap the icon in the top-left of AMC. Navigate to Vehicle Setup > WiFi.

  4. Set Wifi Mode to Hotspot, which allows Astro to broadcast a wifi network that other devices can connect to.

LTE

Currently, Astro is only available with an LTE radio suitable for North American markets. Additional LTE compatibility will be available in the future.

Configure and Enable / Disable

  1. Open AMC on the pilot handset or PC

  2. Navigate to Vehicle Setup > Cellular

  3. If you need to access the IMEI number for the vehicle to enable the SIM cards, connect to the Astro with a laptop and USB cable

    1. Power on Astro with one battery only.

    2. Connect the laptop and the Astro by plugging in a USB-C cable to the IO panel on the underside of the aircraft.

    3. On the bottom of the page, expand the "details" bar and scroll until you find the listed IMEI information

Hardware Disable

Frequencies and Compatibility

Region

4G LTE Bands

Radio Spec Sheet

North America

B2, B4, B5, B13, B17

EMEA/Australia

Cat-4: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28

Currently, Astro is only available with an LTE radio suitable for North American markets. Additional LTE compatibility will be available in the future.

Changing SIM / Service Provider

When switching SIM cards, try leaving the APN field blank. It should be automatically detected. If not, here are a few suggestions.

Carrier

APN

T-mobile

iot.tmowholesale, fast.t-mobile.com

Orange

orange.m2m.spec

Verizon

In most cases, check the "Allow Roaming" box.

After changing the SIM, reboot both the aircraft and AMC.

If your Astro has an LTE sim card installed, you can utilize online features such as live video, real-time aircraft status, and flight logs through .

into Astro. Make sure to write down the SIM card number found on the card if you don't have it recorded elsewhere.

Using a web browser, navigate to to connect to your Astro aircraft

You can assure that LTE is not being used bycard from Astro.

see:

Auterion Suite
Install a SIM card
http://10.41.1.1/
removing the SIM
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/embedded-solutions/products/hl7588-accessory-board/
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/embedded-solutions/products/rc7620/
https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-46578/
Auterion Suite setup process
wifi hotspot