Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal - $495


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Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal
Refurbished
MPN: 403710A-00700
SKU: BGANT500

Explorer 500 BGAN refurbished terminals include: Explorer 500 BGAN terminal, Li-Ion battery and AD/DC power supply.
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Referbished - Guaranteed operational

The Explorer 500 is a ruggedized class 2 BGAN terminal with broadband Internet speeds 94.5% as fast as the fastest BGAN terminal. This refurbished terminal from Ground Control is tested and confirmed to fully operate.

Explorer 500 Features
► Very reliable time-tested in all weather & conditions
► 464 down x 448 up Kbps broadband Internet speeds
► Easy to point. Can be operated by anyone
► Works with any standard analog phone
► Battery Life - 36 hours idle
► Internet, Phone, SMS Texting, Email, Voicemail, Fax
► WiFi hotspot available with this option - more

Extreme Ruggedness for Extreme Environments
The Explorer 500 is a ruggedized BGAN terminal for use in any weather in any location. Frozen tundra, blazing deserts, excessively humid rainforests... the Explorer 500 has been used by 1000's to keep them connected to the world at the touch of a button. With an exceptional Ingress rating of IP 54, the terminal is protected from splashing water and dust from any direction. The Explorer 500 does not have an integrated wireless access point (but one can be added easily)... and it has been the most popular BGAN terminals for all industries and professions until recently. A WiFi add-on device is located here.

How to point and use an Explorer 500 BGAN terminal

The Explorer 500 Easy-Use Display

Pointing the Explorer 500
1. Turn power on by pressing the power button.
2. An audible signal strength tone will sound, and the display will show a signal strength.
3. Sweep the sky with the terminal until the signal strength readings increase.
4. Get the highest signal strength possible, and then press OK (register) button.
5. Run the BGAN Launchpad software from a connected laptop to connect to the Internet.
(Ground Control can configure the Explorer 500 to auto-connect by just pressing the "OK" Register button. No need to use the Launchpad utility. Please request Auto-Connect when ordering).

Once the BGAN terminal display shows it is connected, simply plug the Ethernet cable from the terminal to your laptop... that's it! Access the Internet and email the way you normally would.

Explorer 500 Features

Delivers high-speed Internet of up to 464 Kbps.

Compact. 8.5" x 8.5" x 2.0" (217 x 217 x 52mm). Fits in a small laptop case.

Lightweight - 3.3 lbs (1.5 kgs)

Outdoor safe - Good Ingress rating of IP54 - Built for extreme weather

Operates in -13° F to +131° F degrees (-25° to +55° C).

WiFi can easily be added with this optional device - more

Internet service can be usage based, or pre-paid using standard BGAN Service Plans.

Directly connect any standard corded or cordless phone into the RJ-11 phone jack

Calls are $0.99 cents per minute to any standard phone worldwide. Free incoming calls

SMS messages are $0.50 cents w/free incoming messages (iPhone texts are not charged)

Night friendly LCD backlit display with 4 button controls and advanced menu options

Intuitive browser interface screens for advanced controls

One button no-laptop auto-connect auto-activate configurations - offered at no cost.

Built-in bluetooth for cordless phone operation

Li-Ion battery will last 36 hours in idle mode

Explorer 500 Complete Package Contents
►Explorer 500 BGAN satellite terminal
►Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
►AC/DC 110-240 VAC power supply
►User documentation and software available online here.

Explorer 500 Users Manual
Explorer 500 Brochure

Explorer 500 BGAN fitting into laptop case

The Explorer 500 is connected by an Ethernet cable

The Explorer 500 BGAN being used on a boat for phone communication

The Explorer 500 is very easy to operate

The Explorer 500 can be connected to a wireless router

Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal Photos

The Explorer 500 is 94.5% as fast as the fastest BGAN. News broadcasters will often use BGAN terminals to upload recorded video on location.		The Explorer 500 BGAN system has proven to operate quite well in polar regions. We recommend a solar panel if you are in no-power locations.

This Explorer 500 is connected to a small router that allows many connected laptops to be online at the same time.		The Explorer 500 is rated to operate between -13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C)

This BGAN Explorer 500 is used on an anchored boat on a river. The BGAN Explorer 300 and 500 have shown to work well if motion is limited on water. Open ocean use is also possible		This person uses a standard analog phone plugged directly into the BGAN terminal. BGAN terminals have excellent voice quality with a fairly low latency time (about 1 to 1.5 seconds).

BGAN Service - SIM Cards - Global Use - All Terminals Global Use - No Restrictions - All SIM Cards are Reloadable / Renewable - Free Shipping Worldwide		Pricing in U.S. Dollars
	100 Megabytes Prepaid SIM Plan - High Priority Routing - Valid 90 days 100 Megabytes at $525 = $5.25 per Megabyte - TopUp Megabytes Anytime. SIM card includes 100 Megabytes that may be used at any time during a 90 day period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outgoing text, free incoming texts. SIM can be renewed with any plan at any time. SKU: BGANBW100QRT Mouse Over For Card Cost Details	$525 USD Prepaid 100 MBs valid for 90 days High Priority Routing Order By Phone or Email
	200 Megabytes Prepaid SIM Plan - High Priority Routing - Valid 90 days 200 Megabytes at $995 = $4.97 per Megabyte - TopUp Megabytes Anytime. SIM card includes 200 Megabytes that may be used at any time during a 90 day period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outgoing text, free incoming texts. SIM can be renewed with any plan at any time. SKU: BGANBW200QRT Mouse Over For Card Cost Details	$995 USD 200 MBs valid for 90 days High Priority Routing Order By Phone or Email
	300 Megabytes Prepaid - High Priority Routing - Valid 1 year from activation Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 300 Megabytes at $1,467 = $4.89 per Megabyte - TopUp Megabytes Anytime. SIM card includes 300 Megabytes that may be used at any time during a 1 year period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outgoing text, free incoming texts. SIM can be renewed with any plan at any time. SKU: BGANBW300ANN Mouse Over For Card Cost Details	$1,467 USD 300 MBs valid for 365 days High Priority Routing Order By Phone or Email
	600 Megabytes Prepaid - High Priority Routing - Valid 1 year from activation Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 600 Megabytes at $2,820 = $4.70 per Megabyte - TopUp Megabytes Anytime. SIM card includes 600 Megabytes that may be used at any time during a 1 year period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outgoing text, free incoming texts. SIM can be renewed with any plan at any time. SKU: BGANBW600ANN Mouse Over For Card Cost Details	$2,820 USD 600 MBs valid for 365 days High Priority Routing Order By Phone or Email
	1,200 Megabytes Prepaid - High Priority Routing - - Valid 1 year from activation Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 1,200 Megabytes at $5,639 = $4.70 per Megabyte - TopUp Megabytes Anytime. SIM card includes 1,200 Megabytes that may be used at any time during a 1 year period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outing text, free incoming texts. SIM can be renewed with any plan at any time. SKU: BGANBW1200ANN Mouse Over For Card Cost Details	$5,639 USD 1,200 MBs valid for 365 days High Priority Routing Order By Phone or Email
	Very High-Use Prepaid BGAN SIM Cards/Plans - High-Priority - Valid 1 year Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 2 Gigabytes - $9,360 \| 3 Gigabytes - $13,980 \| 4 Gigabytes - $18,560 5 Gigabytes - $23,100 \| 7 Gigabytes - $32,060 \| 10 Gigabytes - $41,300 15 Gigabytes - $61,200 \| 25 Gigabytes - $77,826 \| & Higher \| SKU:BGANBWHU Mouse Over For BGAN High-Use Details	High Priority Routing Please order by Email or Phone
	1 Gigabyte Standard+ Consumer Grade - 1 Month Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 1,000 Megabytes at $1,660 = $1.66 per Megabyte This plan provides 1,000 Megabytes of Internet service during the current calendar month (Jan, Feb, Mar, etc...). May purchase additional months for an extended usage period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outing text, free incoming texts. SKU: BGANBWLP1K Mouse Over or Click For Card Cost Details	1,000 MBs Standard+ Current Month $1,660 USD Valid from the 1st of any month to the last day of the month. Plan Details
	5 Gigabytes Standard+ Consumer Grade - 1 Month Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal 5,000 Megabytes at $2,652 = $0.53 per Megabyte... A great deal. This plan provides 1,000 Megabytes of Internet service during the current calendar month (Jan, Feb, Mar, etc...). May purchase additional months for an extended usage period. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outing text, free incoming texts. SKU: BGANBWLP1K Mouse Over or Click For Card Cost Details	5,000 MBs Standard+ Current Month $2,652 USD Valid from the 1st of any month to the last day of the month. Plan Details
	Unlimited Use Standard+ Consumer Grade - 1 Month Includes Free Explorer 500 Terminal This plan provides Unlimited Internet over any BGAN terminal for one low fixed price. Service suspends on the last day of any calendar month (Jan, Feb, Mar, etc...) unless requested otherwise. Please note that Inmarsat does reserve the right to slow speeds up to 128 Kbps if over 30,000 Megabytes are used in a month. Plans may renew on the 1st of any month upon request. Phone calls billed $0.99/min to any landline or cellphone worldwide, free incoming calls. SMS texting billed $0.50 per outing text, free incoming texts. SKU: BGANBWLP30K Mouse Over or Click For Card Cost Details	Unlimited Internet Use Current Month $4,555 USD Valid from the 1st of any month to the last day of the month. Plan Details
BGAN Service Plan Details BGAN service can be expensive... use these techniques to reduce data used to a trickle! We also offer these low-cost plans for high data use. BGAN SIM cards are forever and do not need to be replaced. A deactivated SIM/Plan can be reactivated with any BGAN plan we offer. Purchase is of BGAN SIM Card that is activated, installed and fully tested with purchased equipment (if equipment is purchased). Consumer grade routing services are for those comfortable with possible network congestion that may impact Internet speeds. BGAN Standard + plans and some other plans may require credit approval, credit card or deposit. *Incoming voice calls are free, however the calling party will be charged at their provider's rates to call to your satellite phone. Voice calls over BGAN service do not use available Megabytes, meaning there is no extra charge other than standard BGAN Calling Rates. All BGAN SIM Cards / Plans may be upgraded, renewed, refilled, reactivated to any plan anytime... Just email us or use this online form. Please request voicemail services be activated. Activation of voicemail is free. BGAN Voicemail Instructions. BGAN Benefits - Free usage reports, daily/weekly/monthly thresholds, and free firewall controls. You may purchase just the BGAN SIM Card(s) from Ground Control for ANY existing BGAN terminal(s). We ship SIMs free worldwide. BGAN terminals operate in any country with the 4 Inmarsat satellites without any plan changes. No licence or certification required. There is a one time activation fee of $40 with most accounts. There is no activation cost for renewing, or upgrading an active BGAN SIM. All annual prepaid BGAN plans may auto-renew each year unless requested otherwise. Excellent for long-term use. BGAN consumer grade Standard + plans are for land based subscribers only. Standard + Plan tiers reset on the last day of the month at 11:59:59 PM GMT time. Usage after that time counts toward a new month. BGAN Prepaid Voucher Service Plans are available from Ground Control. A higher cost per MB service using voucher units. BGAN Firewall - BGAN VPN - Streaming - SMS - ISDN - FAX - Standard & Non-standard calling.

Explorer 500 Accessories

WiFi Hotspot for the Explorer 500

Plug this device into the Ethernet port of the Explorer 500 and create a WiFi hotspot for any wireless device to connect to the Internet. A must purchase if WiFi to smart devices is needed. Has onboard 52 watt hour battery that can also be used to charge other devices.

Price $86 USD

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2-Wire Corded Phone Handset

While you may use any standard 2-wire phone with this terminal, this handset phone from Cobham Satcom doesn't require a cradle, and has been designed for use with any BGAN terminal. Brochure
MPN-403625B BGANAE004

Price $154 USD

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DC Vehicle Adapter for Explorer 300/500/700/710

This adapter fits in any vehicle 12volt or 24 volt power port. Run or recharge any Explorer terminal. Click for larger photo.
MPN-403650A-009 SKU-BGANAE002

Price $67 USD

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External Li-Ion Battery - Like having +6 batteries!

Power any BGAN terminal with this external battery pack for added hours of operation. This battery is rated at an impressive 153 watt hours giving any BGAN tremendous operational life. The watt hour rating of the Explorer 500 24 watt hours, so this battery extends battery life by 6.3 times!
SKU-BGANAEXTBAT

Price $277 USD

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Complete Explorer 500 In A Hardened Ready Case

A large sized all-weather sealed case. This is a complete mobile office package that includes, the Explorer 500, cabling, analog phone, and documentation on a thumb drive. Great for traveling into extreme environments, or long term storage.

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Long Range Cordless Phone(s) with Watertight Base Case

These rugged cordless phones stay connected up to 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the BGAN terminal. Simply plug the phone cord from the watertight base-station/case into the BGAN phone jack and turn it on... no other configuration is required. Handsets are perfect for working indoors or anything that requires phone connectivity at distance from the BGAN terminal.
SKU: BGANDURAFON

Price $1,995 USD

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Explorer 300/500 AC/DC Power Adapter

This replacement power adapter may be used in 110 or 220 volt AC wall current for the both Explorer 300 and 500 BGAN terminals.
MPN-403682C SKU-BGANAE007

Price $50 USD

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BGAN Optimized Laptop

Cut online usage to a trickle with a BGAN optimized laptop. This Windows 7 computer monitors usage, reduces email and web data, as well as provide other options such as video conferencing. All the tools needed to make the BGAN experience exceptional.
SKU: LAPTOPGCX
Information on the BGAN Optimized Laptop

Price $750 USD

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80 Watt Foldable Solar Panel

Charge your Explorer 500 BGAN terminal with a 80 watt foldable solar panel in no-power locations.

Price $445 USD

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The Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal Specifications
Explorer 500 Contents		► Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal ► Rechargeable Li-Ion battery ► AC/DC Recharger with Universal (International) Power Adapters.
Terminal Capability		Internet, Email, Phone, VoIP, FTP, FoIP (Fax), SMS Text, Video Streaming
Internet Connection Speed		Class 2 BGAN - 464 Kbps down x 448 Kbps up with standard IP connection
Service		Standard BGAN Service by Ground Control
BGAN Rx/Tx Frequencies		L-band, Rx @ 1525.0-1559.0 MHz, Tx @ 1626.5-1660.5
EIRP		+15.1 dBW Max Radiated Power
Wireless LAN		Not available
Interfaces		Ethernet (RJ45) , Phone (RJ11), USB (supports UDI ISDN)
Other Ports		Power & Charge Port (15 volts input)
Phone Features		Call forwarding, call barring, call waiting, call holding, call transfer
Streaming Services 1:1CIR		32Kbps, 64Kbps, 128 Kbps
Bluetooth		V 1.2, 25 Meter radius, Support for Cordless handset, headset, and serial port.
Dimensions		8.5" x 8.5" x 2.0" (217 x 217 x 52 mm)
Weight		3.3 lbs (1.5 kgs)
Onboard Battery Life		36 hours on standby, 1.5 hours continuous transmitting/streaming @ 144 Kbps
Power		10 to 16 volts DC (15 volts standard), 110 to 240 volts AC
Power Usage		Standby = 0.8 watts (typical), Transmit = 14 Watts, Charging 38 Watts max
Humidity		95% RH at +40°C (+104F)
Operating Temperatures		+32° F to +131° F (0˚ C to +55˚ C) operating with battery, or -25˚ C to +55˚ C without battery.
Battery Charging Temperature		+32° F to +113°F (0˚ C to 45˚ C)
Battery Storage Times		1 year @ 68° F (or less), 3 months at 113° F , 1 month @ 140°
Battery recharge time		less than 3 hours
Rain / Water / Dust:		IP54 Compliant dust and spray protection from any direction
Robustness		0.5 m/1.64 ft drop on concrete with 95% survival
PDF Brochure & Specs		The Explorer 500 Brochure & Specifications

Explorer 500 Documentation

500 Brochure	500 Getting Started	500 Users Manual	500 Detailed Specs	2-wire Handset

Why Choose Ground Control?
While there are other resellers you could choose to purchase your BGAN equipment and service from... with Ground Control, you are working with a BGAN Internet Service Provider and not just a reseller. We also provide a no-cost BGAN Firewall option for high-security, and Auto-Registration pre-configuration for one-button activations... and many many other benefits. Please speak with a Ground Control sales representative to help you find the most cost effective satellite communications solution for any situation.

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