Table Of Contents - Multitech SF100-G User Manual For System Administrators

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Product Description ................................................................................. 6
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Ethernet Port Caution ....................................................................................................................... 6
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 6
Ship Kit Contents .................................................................................................................................... 6
SMSFinder Documentation .................................................................................................................... 7
Front and Back Panels ........................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel LEDs and Other Features ............................................................................................ 8
Install the SIM Card .......................................................................................................................... 8
Signal Strength LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 9
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................................................. 10
Panel Mounting .............................................................................................................................. 10
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 12
Cabling Your SMSFinder ...................................................................................................................... 12
SMSFinder Cabling ........................................................................................................................ 12
Establishing TCP/IP Communication.................................................................................................... 13
Obtaining and Activating a Wireless Account ....................................................................................... 16
Important Note About Service Provider Fees ................................................................................ 16
Direct Communication to the Cellular Modem ............................................................................... 16
Using AT Commands to Check Network Registration and Roaming Status ................................. 16
Chapter 3 - SMSFinder Basics and the Setup Wizard .......................................................................... 17
Starting the SMSFinder ........................................................................................................................ 17
Open a Web Browser ..................................................................................................................... 17
Login............................................................................................................................................... 17
Web Interface Opens ..................................................................................................................... 17
Navigating the Screens ........................................................................................................................ 18
Save & Restart Button Under Menu Bar ........................................................................................ 18
Sub-Menus ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Table of Menus and Sub-Menus .................................................................................................... 19
Table of Menus and Sub-Menus (continued) ................................................................................. 20
Using the SMSFinder Wizard Setup ..................................................................................................... 21
Use the Wizard Setup for Quick Configuration .............................................................................. 21
Benefits of Using the Wizard Setup ............................................................................................... 21
Open the Wizard Setup Screen ..................................................................................................... 21
Save & Restart ............................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 - Using the SMSFinder's Web Interface ................................................................................ 23
Administration ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Administration > System Setup ...................................................................................................... 23
Administration > SNTP Client ........................................................................................................ 25
Administration > Administrative Access ......................................................................................... 27
Administration > Admin Access > Allowed Networks .................................................................... 28
Administration > Remote Syslog .................................................................................................... 28
Administration > Tools ................................................................................................................... 28
Administration > Factory Defaults .................................................................................................. 29
Save & Restart ............................................................................................................................... 29
Network Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Network Setup > IP Settings .......................................................................................................... 30
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SMSFinder User Guide for System Administrators (Document S000451B)
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