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

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User manual (48 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Product Description and Specifications................................................................................................4

Product Description.................................................................................................................................................4

Features..................................................................................................................................................................4

Application Overview...............................................................................................................................................5

Application Types.............................................................................................................................................5

Benefits/Features in Applications.....................................................................................................................5

Safety......................................................................................................................................................................6

General Safety .................................................................................................................................................6

RF Interference Issues.....................................................................................................................................6

Vehicle Safety..................................................................................................................................................6

Maintenance of Your Modem ...........................................................................................................................6

Your Responsibility ..........................................................................................................................................6

Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................7

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................8

Antenna/RF Specifications...............................................................................................................................8

Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................................9

LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................9

AT Command Reference Guides .....................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2 - Activation and Installation ....................................................................................................................10

Step 1 - Activate Your Wireless Account..............................................................................................................10

Step 2 - Insert the SIM Card into the Holder ........................................................................................................10

Step 3 - Connect the Antenna and USB Cable ....................................................................................................11

Step 4 - Handset Connection (Optional)...............................................................................................................11

Step 5 - Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface (Optional).......................................................................................12

Step 6 - Install the Modem Driver .........................................................................................................................13

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................13

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows XP/2003 .........................................................................................13

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 2000 ...............................................................................................17

Chapter 3 - Using Your Wireless Modem ................................................................................................................21

Phone Number for the Wireless Modem ...............................................................................................................21

Examples of Useful AT Commands ......................................................................................................................21

Verify Signal Strength ....................................................................................................................................21

Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status.....................................................................................21

Checking the Modem's Identity ......................................................................................................................21

Establishing a Voice Call ...............................................................................................................................22

Establishing a Circuit-Switched Data Call for a Point-to-Point Connection ....................................................22

Answering a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection ..................................................................................22

Using Short Message Service (SMS)....................................................................................................................23

Short Messages Examples ...................................................................................................................................24

Internet Access .....................................................................................................................................................25

Connecting to the GPRS/EDGE Network for Internet Access...............................................................................25

Mobile PhoneTools ...............................................................................................................................................27

Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................28

Troubleshooting Examples....................................................................................................................................28

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................................29

Chapter 5 - Reference Information...........................................................................................................................30

Wireless Modem Reference Information ...............................................................................................................30

Appendix A - Warranty and Repairs ........................................................................................................................31

Appendix B - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement .....................................................33

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