# Configure the Basic Kit receiver

Source URL: https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-basic-kit-receiver
Updated: 2026-04-09T09:37:36.000Z
Category: Blockstream Satellite
Section: Set up Blockstream Satellite Kit

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**This is part of the [Blockstream Satellite Kit setup guide](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit).**

The Blockstream Satellite Basic Kit receiver needs to be able to communicate to your Linux computer in order to process the data coming in via satellite. The _blocksat-cli_ utility makes it easy to generate a configuration file to connect your kit to a [Bitcoin node](https://glossary.blockstream.com/bitcoin-node/).

You will also need to install the hardware drivers on your computer to be able to use the Basic Kit receiver to process the Blockstream Satellite signal.

To enter a command, copy and paste each line as shown below and press enter after each one.

## Install the Drivers

1.

Open the Terminal on your Linux computer (Ctrl+Alt+T).

2.

Install the receiver's drivers.

blocksat-cli deps tbs-drivers

3.

Input your password when prompted. The driver installation will take some time and you'll see a bunch of text scrolling in your command line.

4.

Once the installation is finished, reboot your computer.

## Configure Your Computer

1.

Create and configure the network interfaces that will output the IP traffic received via the TBS5927 by running the following command.

sudo blocksat-cli usb cfg

> **Warning:** This command will modify your computer's networking settings. If you would like to review the changes that will be made before applying them, first run: `blocksat-cli usb cfg` 

> **Tip:** This command will automatically assign an IP address to the interface. If you would like to define specific IP addresses instead—for example, to avoid IP address conflicts—add the command-line argument `--ip`, e.g. `sudo blocksat-cli usb cfg --ip 192.168.1.10`.

2.

Start the Basic Kit receiver.

blocksat-cli usb launch

> **Note:** If you switch off either your computer or the satellite receiver between this step and aligning the antenna, you will need to run `blocksat-cli usb launch` again.

## Next Steps

You can now proceed to [install your antenna](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-satellite-antenna).

Navigation: Blockstream Help Center > Blockstream Satellite > Configure the Basic Kit receiver

## Related Articles in This Section
- [Set up a Blockstream Satellite Kit](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-a-blockstream-satellite-kit)
- [Prepare the Pro Kit components](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-pro-kit-components)
- [Prepare the Base Station components](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-base-station-components)
- [Assemble the LNB](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/assemble-the-lnb)
- [Set up the Pro Kit receiver](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-pro-kit-receiver)
- [Install the Blockstream Satellite Utility](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-utility)
- [Configure the Pro Kit receiver](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-pro-kit-receiver)
- [Install the satellite antenna](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-satellite-antenna)
- [Align the satellite antenna](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/align-the-satellite-antenna)
- [Install the Blockstream Satellite node software](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/install-the-blockstream-satellite-node-software)
- [Prepare the Basic Kit components](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/prepare-the-basic-kit-components)
- [Set up the Basic Kit receiver](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/set-up-the-basic-kit-receiver)
- [Configure the Basic Kit receiver](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/set-up-blockstream-satellite-kit/configure-the-basic-kit-receiver) (current)