Table Of Contents - Multitech MTCBA-E1-U User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Product Description and Specifications ........................................................................................... 5
Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Related Documentation .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
General Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
RF Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ............................................................................................. 7
Vehicle Safety................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance of the Wireless MultiModem..................................................................................................................... 8
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
MTCBA-E1 and MTCBA-E1-U ......................................................................................................................................... 10
MTCBA-C1 and MTCBA-C1-U ......................................................................................................................................... 11
MTCBA-G2 and MTCBA-G2-U ........................................................................................................................................ 13
MTCBA-H5 and MTCBA-H5-U ........................................................................................................................................ 14
9-Pin Fem-D Sub Serial Connector ................................................................................................................................. 17
4-Position DIP Switch .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 - Activating and Installing ............................................................................................................... 18
Activating Your Wireless Account ................................................................................................................................. 18
Inserting the SIM Card into Holder (if required) ............................................................................................................ 18
Connecting the Antenna, Serial or USB Cable, Power, Optional Power or Voice Cable .................................................. 19
Optional Mounting ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Flat Surface Mounting .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Installing USB CDC-ACM Virtual COM Port .................................................................................................................... 21
Installing Virtual COM Port ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Installing the Modem Driver .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 3 - Using Your Wireless Modem ........................................................................................................ 26
Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem ..................................................................................................................... 26
Examples of Useful AT Commands ................................................................................................................................ 26
Verifying Signal Strength ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status .................................................................................................... 26
Checking the Modem's Identity ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Connecting to the Internet ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Connecting to a CDMA Network for Internet Access ..................................................................................................... 27
Connecting to an EDGE/GPRS Network for Internet Access .......................................................................................... 27
Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista and XP ........................................................................................... 29
Generic Dial-Up Method - Non-Windows ...................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................................. 31
FCC Part 15 Class B Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 31
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