Installing And Using The Router; Installing The Router; Mounting The Device; Activating The Account For Wireless Devices - Multitech MultiConnect rCell 100 Series User Manual

INSTALLING AND USING THE ROUTER

Installing and Using the Router

Installing the Router

1. To use the router's cellular features, connect a suitable antenna to the antenna connector.
2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the ETHERNET connector on the back of the
router and the other end to your computer, either directly or through a switch or hub.
3. If you are connecting to a serial interface, connect the DE9 connector (9-pin) of the RS232 cable to the
RS232 connector on the router, then connect the other end to the serial port on the desired device.
4. Some routers support the use of a GPS receiver. If you are using a GPS receiver with the router, attach
the GPS cable to the GPS connector on the router.
5. Attach a power cable to your power supply module.
6. Screw-on the power lead from the power supply module into the power connection on the router.
7. Plug the power supply into your power source.
The POWER LED lights after the device powers up.
When the Status LED begins to blink, the device is ready for use.
8. You can configure your router by using your router's web management Interface. You might need to
change the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP and subnet mask range as the device.

Mounting the Device

1. Locate the groove on the bottom of the modem.
2. Slide the mounting rod through the groove.
3. To secure the rod to the desired surface, place and tighten two screws in the holes on either end of the
mounting rod. The dimensions illustration in this guide shows the mounting rod, as well as the
dimensions for placement of the screws.

Activating the Account for Wireless Devices

Fr information on activating your cellular modem:
1. Go to http://www.multitech.com/support.
2. Select your device.
3. Scroll to Activation and click Download.
Note: If you need remote access to your MultiConnect device over the Internet for remote configuration,
ensure that your wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated data and fixed or dynamic public
IP address in which they can configure the network to redirect any incoming connection to that predefined IP.
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a. Open an Internet browser. In the browser's address field, type the default address for the
router: http://192.168.2.1.
b. A login page opens. In the username field, type the default user name: admin (all lower-
case).
c. In the password field, type the default password: admin (all lower-case).
d. Click Login. The Web Management Home page opens. Online documentation included
with the web management interface describes how to configure your router
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MultiConnect rCell 100 Series Router User Guide