Chapter 5 Using The Wizard To Configure Your Device; First-Time Setup - Multitech MultiConnect rCell 100 User Manual

CHAPTER 5 USING THE WIZARD TO CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE

Chapter 5 Using the Wizard to Configure Your Device

First-Time Setup

If you need to change the mode of your device, this is the only way to do so. This section is not available through
the device management software.
Other than when you first power up the device, you must configure the device to factory default settings, reset it
and then, access it through the default 192.168.2.1 IP address to see the first-time setup. This wizard helps you
configure the main features of your rCell.
Depending on the mode, your proceeding options and fields differ (see the description for each step for details
below). Here are the steps for first-time setup:
1. On the first page, the mode option lets you set up the rCell as a Network Router, PPP-IP Passthrough, or
Serial Modem device. If you switch modes, we recommend that you reset the device and configure to
factory default settings.
a. The Network Router mode is the default and establishes the device as a cellular network router.
b. In the PPP-IP Passthrough mode, the rCell assigns the IP address it receives from the cellular
provider to the Ethernet-attached device. In this mode, the rCell only allows one DHCP lease.
Note: In this mode, many of the rCell services described in this document are non-configurable and do
not appear in the device configuration menu. All IP traffic is passed between the Ethernet-attached
device and the cellular provider with no firewall functionality.
c. The Serial Modem mode creates a serial connection to the device which can be configured for speed
and flow control. The serial port talks to the cellular radio in order to send and receive messages via
the cellular radio.
d. Click Next.
2. In the Choose Password page, enter the following:
a. In the Current Password field, type the current password. The default password is admin.
b. In the New Password field, type the password you want to use to replace the current one.
c. To confirm the accuracy of the password, re-type it in the Confirm Password field.
d. Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
Note: If you do not want to change your password, click Skip.
3. In the Time Configuration page, set the date, time, and time zone.
a. In the Date field, type in the date you desire, or select the date from the pop-up calendar that
opens.
b. In the Time field, type the desired time.
c. From the Time Zone drop-down list, select the time zone in which the router operates.
d. Click Next. Or if you are done making changes, click Finish.
4. In the IP Setup page, give the router its address and network information (the fields shown vary based on
the selected mode):
If you select PPP-IP Passthrough mode, the following options are displayed:
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