Table Of Contents - Multitech MTCBA-C-U User Manual

Chapter 1 - Product Description and Specifications................................................................................................4
Product Description.................................................................................................................................................4
Features..................................................................................................................................................................4
Application Overview...............................................................................................................................................5
Application Types.............................................................................................................................................5
Benefits/Features in Applications ............................................................................................................................6
Safety......................................................................................................................................................................7
General Safety.................................................................................................................................................7
RF Interference Issues.....................................................................................................................................7
Vehicle Safety..................................................................................................................................................7
Maintenance of Your Modem ...........................................................................................................................8
Your Responsibility ..........................................................................................................................................8
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................8
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................9
Functions - CDMA USB Modes..............................................................................................................................9
Electrical Characteristers ........................................................................................................................................9
Antenna/RF Specifications....................................................................................................................................10
Interfaces ..............................................................................................................................................................10
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................10
AT Command Information .....................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 - Activation and Installation ....................................................................................................................11
Step 1 - Activate Your Wireless Account..............................................................................................................11
Step 2 - Hook up the Antenna and USB Cable ....................................................................................................11
Step 3 - Handset Connection (Optional)...............................................................................................................12
Step 4 - Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface (Optional)......................................................................................12
Step 5 - Install the Modem Driver .........................................................................................................................14
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................14
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows XP/2003 .........................................................................................14
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 2000 ...............................................................................................18
Chapter 3 - Using Your Wireless Modem ................................................................................................................22
Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem .............................................................................................................22
Examples of Useful AT Commands ......................................................................................................................22
Verifying Signal Strength ...............................................................................................................................22
Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status.....................................................................................22
Checking the Modem's Identity ......................................................................................................................22
Establishing a Voice Call ...............................................................................................................................23
Establishing a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection ...............................................................................23
Answering a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection ..................................................................................23
Using Short Message Services (SMS) ..................................................................................................................24
SMS Examples ..............................................................................................................................................25
Internet Access .....................................................................................................................................................26
Connecting to the CDMA Network for Internet Access ..................................................................................26
Mobile PhoneTools ...............................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................29
Troubleshooting Examples....................................................................................................................................29
Situation A: The modem does not respond through the serial link .................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 6 - Reference Information...........................................................................................................................32
Wireless Modem Reference Information ...............................................................................................................32
General ..........................................................................................................................................................32
Appendix A - Warranty and Repairs ........................................................................................................................33
Appendix B - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement .....................................................35
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