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MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router 

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Quick Start Guide 

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Summary of Contents for MultiModem rCell MTCBA-X-EN2

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Page 2: ...zation of such revisions or changes Check Multi Tech s Web site for current versions of our product documentation Record of Revisions Revision Date Description A 05 12 09 Initial release B 03 15 10 This release documents firmware version 2 5 Trademarks Trademarks and registered trademarks of Multi Tech Systems Inc include MultiModem the Multi Tech logo and Multi Tech All products or technologies a...

Page 3: ...tion circuitry has been incorporated into the devices to minimize the effect of this static build up proper precautions should be taken to avoid exposure to electrostatic discharge during handling and mounting Caution Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches between the transmitter s antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons The modem is not designed for nor intended to b...

Page 4: ...isions for International Transportation Multi tech Systems Inc confirms that the Lithium batteries used in the Multi Tech product s referenced in this manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations Special Provision A45 of the ICAO TI IATA DGR Air Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code and Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID Road and Rail Europe Warning There is danger o...

Page 5: ...dynamic public IP address in which they can configure the network to redirect any incoming connection to that predefined IP Insert the SIM Card into Holder If required The MultiModem requires the power supply connection to begin operation It also requires a SIM card Subscriber Identity Module to operate on a GSM network To install the SIM do the following 1 Using a small Phillips screwdriver remov...

Page 6: ...f you are connecting a customer s legacy device to the router connect the serial RS232 cable from the customer s device to the RS232 connector on the back of the router 4 Depending on the power source connect either the power supply module with the appropriate blade or the optional DC power cable If you are using the power supply module remove the protective shipping cover Attach the appropriate i...

Page 7: ... can use permanent or key switched source Connect the power supply to its source for example in a mobile situation to the DC fuse terminal block Notes The POWER LED The POWER LED lights after power up The Status LED is a solid ON when the router is booting up saving a configuration or updating firmware When the Status LED begins to blink the router is ready The Reset Button Pressing and holding th...

Page 8: ...ulti Tech Systems Inc Quick Start Guide 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click the Network Connections icon 2 The Network Connections screen displays Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list ...

Page 9: ... screen Important Note If this screen opens and displays your current IP configuration we suggest you record this information for future reference i e after the router is configured you may wish to return this PC to its original settings To set a Fixed IP Address for the pc select Use the following IP address Enter the pc IP Address Example 192 168 2 x Note The x in the address stands for numbers ...

Page 10: ...AT Command for Verifying Signal Strength To communicate directly with the cellular modem to verify signal strength network registeration and roaming status telnet to the modem Note Ensure that the Status LED is blinking indicating that the router is ready 1 To Telnet to the modem You can access the modem thru the Run icon or from the Command Prompt Click Start I Run icon In the Open window enter c...

Page 11: ... 1 In the command window type AT CREG 2 The router will respond in one of the following ways Network Registration Verification Value Network Registration Status CREG 0 0 The router is not registered on any network CREG 0 1 The router is registered on the home network CREG 0 5 The router is registered on a network and it is roaming Note If the router indicates that it is not registered verify the s...

Page 12: ...sword Note The User name and Password are case sensitive both must be typed in lower case A password can be up to 60 characters If Windows displays the AutoComplete screen you may want to click No to tell the Windows OS not to remember the password this helps maintain PC security Password Caution It is recommended that you change the default password to better protect the security of your router U...

Page 13: ...o change it simply enter your own IP address Mask The default is 255 255 255 0 DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address for the system The default is 0 0 0 0 PPP Configuration PPP The default is Disable To connect to the Internet you have to enable PPP To issue commands to the modem PPP must be disabled and telnet port 5000 used Dial on Demand The default is Disabled Idle Time Out Sets the amount of t...

Page 14: ...ote peer Password Enter the PPP Password it authenticates the remote peer Important Note About Submit and Save Restart Click the Submit button located at the bottom of most screens to save any changes you make Then you must click the Save Restart button in order for your settings to take effect Save Restart does not have to be executed after each screen you can change and Submit several screens an...

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