Multitech MultiModem rCell MTCBA-Xx-EN2 Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 ® MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Technical Support Country By Email By Phone Europe, Middle East, Africa: +(44) 118 959 7774 support@multitech.co.uk U.S., Canada, all others: 800 972-2439 or support@multitech.com 763-717-5863 World Headquarters Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Ethernet Ports Caution

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Introduction The purpose of this guide is to cover safety concepts, the basic connections, and general setup of the MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router. For detailed information refer to the User Guide which is available on your MultiModem CD accompanying your router product and on the Multi-Tech Web site.
  • Page 4: Internal Lithium Battery

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router functioning of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems, be sure that qualified personnel have performed the installation. Verification of the protection of vehicle electronics should be part of the installation. ● The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on public roads is not permitted.
  • Page 5: Activate Your Wireless Account

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Activate your Wireless Account Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notice located with your product and on the MultiModem CD. Choose the one for your wireless network provider and follow the directions to activate your account.
  • Page 6: Connect The Antenna And Power

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Insert the SIM card into the card holder. The above graphic illustrates the correct SIM card orientation. Verify that the SIM card fits into the holder properly and then replace the cover. Connect the Antenna and Power Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector (see antenna specifications in Chapter 1).
  • Page 7: Set Your Pc's Tcp/Ip Address For Ethernet Functionality

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Screw-on the power lead from the power supply module into the power connection on the router. Now, plug the power supply into your power source. For Optional Direct DC Power • Screw-on the DC power cable into the power connector on the router.
  • Page 8 MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9 MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays. ● Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. ● Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen displays. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 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).
  • Page 10: At Command For Verifying Signal Strength

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Note: The pc settings must be in the same subnet range as the router. The factory default settings for the router are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.2.2 ● Select Use the following DNS server addresses. ●...
  • Page 11: At Command For Checking Network Registration And Roaming Status

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router RSSI ranges from 0 to 31. BER ranges from 0 to 7 (7 is the highest error rate). Signal Strength – RSSI 10 – 31 Sufficient 0 – 9 Weak or Insufficient Insufficient AT Command for Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status Use this command to verify that the wireless Router has been registered on a wireless network.
  • Page 12: Configure The Ethernet Interface Using The Web Management Software

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Configure the Ethernet Interface Using the Web Management Software You are now ready to configure the Ethernet interface. This is accomplished by using the router's factory-installed Web Management software. The software is accessed through a Web Browser.
  • Page 13 MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router information several screens; the data entered here defaults to the other screens. IP Configuration IP Address – The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP address. Mask – The default is 255.255.255.0 DNS –...
  • Page 14: Setting Time And Date

    MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router PPP Authentication Authentication Type – Click the button corresponding to the authentication protocol you want to use to negotiate with the remote peer. PAP, CHAP, or PAP-CHAP. Default = PAP-CHAP User Name – Enter the PPP User Name (it authenticates the remote peer).
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