Multitech MTSMC-MNG2, Device Manual

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USING CONNECTION MANAGER
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Settings tab
Use the Settings tab to specify the type of device: USB Modem or Serial Modem .
If USB Modem is selected, the tab displays USB settings. These settings cannot be edited.
If Serial Modem is selected, the tab displays the serial settings that match the serial-port settings for the
device. You can edit these settings.
The Settings tab also contains the Run application at Windows startup and Connect to the Internet automatically
options.
Check Run application at Windows startup to open Connection Manager when Windows starts.
Check Connect to the Internet automatically to set Connection Manager to connect to the carrier's network
automatically each time the application opens.
Connection tab
The Connection tab displays the following:
The carrier-provided connection settings.
The Enable keep-alive check box. Check this box to monitor connectivity to the Internet. Check Enable
keep-alive check and enter the IP address or host name to ping in the Host to ping box. Connection
Monitor will send periodic pings to the host. If the keep-alive feature fails, Connection Manager will
automatically reconnect.
The MNO firmware list. If your device supports dual carriers, you can switch the firmware to the other
carrier by selecting the carrier in this list.
Note: The Connection tab isn't available if Connection Manager doesn't detect a device.
Details tab
The Details tab displays the modem details when a device is detected and the connection details when a
connection is established.
Terminal tab
The Terminal tab contains a terminal window to communicate with the connected device by entering AT
commands. For details, refer to the AT Commands reference guide for your device.
Note: When a serial device is connected to the carrier's network, the terminal window isn't available.
Charts tab
The Charts tab contains line charts that graphically represent signal strength and download and upload speeds for
the 2-hour interval.
Troubleshooting
Serial COM port is not available in the Serial Modem Settings
Close Connection Manager and reopen it.
Device is not detected ("No Device")
After following the steps to activate your device, the Main tab still indicates "No Device."