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MultiModem rCell ® Intelligent Wireless Router User Guide...
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Chapter 3 - Using the WEB Management Software ... 26 Software Interface Overview ... 26 Menu Bar Overview ... 26 Submitting, Saving and Restarting Overview ... 26 Overview of the Web Management Software’s Interface ... 27 Navigation bar ... 27 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Contents...
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Modem AT Commands Configuration Group ... 51 Networks & Services, Network Configuration Parameters ... 52 Network Configuration Group ... 52 Configuring the Network ... 52 Networks & Services, Service Configuration Parameters ... 53 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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Statistics & Logs > IPSec Log Traces ... 81 Appendix A – Commonly Supported Subnets ... 82 Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance ... 86 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance ... 86 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Contents...
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FCC Part 15 Class A Statement ... 86 Industry Canada ... 86 Appendix C – Environmental Information ... 87 REACH Statement ... 87 Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ... 88 China ROHS ... 89 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
MTCBA-C1-EN2-GP MTCBA-H4-EN2 MTCBA-H4-EN2-GP MTCBA-EV2-EN2 MTCBA-EV2-EN2-GP Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Description Quad-band E-GPRS Class 12 performance without GPS option Quad-band E-GPRS Class 12 performance with GPS option Quad-band GPRS Class 10 performance without GPS option Quad-band GPRS Class 10 performance with GPS option...
EDGE AT Commands. For more information refer to the Reference Guide for the MultiModem Wireless EDGE Modems, part number S000474x. You can configure the MultiModem MTCBA-G2-EN2 wireless modem using the GPRS AT Commands. For more information, refer to the Reference Guide for the MultiModem Wireless GPRS Modems, part...
Verification of the protection of vehicle electronics should be part of the installation. ● The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on public roads is not permitted. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 1 – Product Overview...
Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for International Transportation. Multi-Tech Systems Inc. confirms that the Lithium batteries used in the Multi-Tech product(s) referenced in this manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations, Special Provision A45 of the ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR (Air), Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, and Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID (Road and Rail Europe).
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1 Bar, 2 Bar, and 3 Bar “ON” – Good signal (24 <= RSSI > = 31) * To be accurate, the AT^SSYNC command must be set to 1 so that the factory default LED timings are used. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide LED Indicators...
You supply mounting screws, AC or DC power supply, and an antenna. Bundled Package with Accessories 1 router 1 antenna 1 Ethernet cable 1 RS-232 cable 1 power supply Note: You supply mounting screws. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
0.152A, 4.8W @ 32V 0.162A, 5.2W @ 32V 2.50A@ 9V, 1.000A@ 20V, Peak: 0.625A@ 32V Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that the customer incorporate a 10% buffer into their power source when determining product load. Note: RF Specifications GSM 850 Frequency RX...
1850 to 1910 MHz EGSM 900 GSM 1800 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide GSM 1900 1930 to 1990 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz...
Operational Limits Datum Interface Protocol Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide 824 – 960 MHz / 1710 – 1990 MHz 50 Ohms VSWR shall not exceed 2.0:1 at any point across the bands of operation 3 dBi on azimuth plane...
Pin 5 GND Pin 6 DSR* Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 RI Note: The DSR signal on pin 6 is always asserted by the router. IN/OUT Female Connector Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Serial Cable...
Depending on the power source, connect either the power supply module with the appropriate blade or the optional DC power cable. If you are using the power supply module, remove the protective shipping cover. Attach the appropriate interchangeable blade piece to the power supply module. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide MTCBA-XX-EN2-GP (GPS antenna)
Wait for this response from the modem +WIND:10 You can now power off the router or reset it. If you do not see the +WIND:10 response, you may need to activate the unsolicited message by using the command AT+WUSLMSK=00020000,0 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Right-click Local Area Connection. From the menu that appears, select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window opens. Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 2 – Installing the Router...
Enter the IP Address for the Preferred DNS Server. Example: 205.171.3.65 b. Click OK. To close the Local Area Properties window, click OK. Close the Control Panel. Repeat these steps for each computer on your network. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Web Management software. For more information, see Chapter 3. To use Wizard Setup to setup basic router features: From the Web Management software’s menu bar, select Wizard Setup. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 2 – Installing the Router...
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To cause your changes to go into effect, from the Menu bar, click Save & Restart. The router reboots. You don’t need to click Save & Restart after every change you make. You can submit several changes on various pages, and then click Save & Restart. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Your provider charges you for data usage so be aware of your payment obligations. If you use the router for large data transfers, Multi-Tech recommends an unlimited data plan with your account. Multi-Tech is not responsible for any charges relating to your cellular bill.
To ensure your changes go into effect, you must eventually use Save & Restart, located on the Menu bar. You do not need to click Save& Restart after each change you make. You can change several areas, and then click Save & Restart. Software Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
To log out of the software, click Logout. You return to the login screen. Help To open an online help file, click Help. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Navigation bar...
Tools Serial Port Settings Tools Client Settings Firmware Server Settings Upgrade Load Configuration Save Configuration Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Tunnels GRE Tunnels GRE Routes Statistics & Logs SysInfo Ethernet PPP Trace DHCP Statistics GRE Statistics Modem Info...
Server Port Enter the Server Port Number. Default port is 1020. Enter the amount of time in seconds for the auto-discovery packet granularity of periodic Broadcast Timer broadcasting. Default is 10 seconds. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
PPP is also disabled before telnetting to the port. Submitting and Saving Your Changes Click Submit to save these settings. lick Save and Restart after you complete and submit all the pages where you changed parameters. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Submitting and Saving Your Changes To save these settings, click Submit. To ensure your changes go into effect, click Save and Restart. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
28 days. Range is 1 – 99 days. System Sets the system registration type as either Dynamic or Custom. Default is Dynamic. Domain Enter the registered Domain name. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
DDNS service. Submitting and Saving Your Changes To save the changes you made to these parameters, click Submit. To ensure your changes go into effect, click Save and Restart. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Time Zone Offset: Enter +/- hh:mm. Default is +00:00. Offset is the amount of time varying from the standard time of a Time Zone. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
Networked computers use routing information to identify whether they are sending data packets directly to the firewall or to another network. After you define and add a route, you can use the table at the bottom of the group to delete or edit the route. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Click Add. The network or host is added and appears in the table. Repeat these steps for all that apply. To delete Any and WAN Interface in the Options columns after either is added, click Delete. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
Available NMEA sentences are: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPRMC, GPVTG. For detailed descriptions of the supported NMEA sentences, see the Universal IP AT Commands Reference Guide. You can download this guide from the Multi-Tech website. Local Configuration Group The Local Configuration group allows you to configure the TCP server port and allows for a serial port dump.
ID string. The & and $ are invalid characters. The ID must follow the standard NMEA sentence structure. The Universal IP AT Commands Reference Guide, which you can download from the Multi-Tech website, describes sentence structure. NMEA GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, and VTG are the NMEA sentences. You can turn each sentence On Sentences or Off.
NAT does the simple IP routing between the LAN interface and the WAN interface. NAT hides the LAN address behind a single IP address on the wireless side. Your internal addresses are shielded from the public Internet. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
To know the proper information to enter into this group, refer to the Customer Activation Notices included with the product. Dial Number: Set the dial number to be dialed. Default is NULL. For GSM models, the Dial Number is *99***1# For CDMA models, the Dial Number is #777 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Submitting and Saving Your Changes To save these settings, click Submit. To ensure your changes go into effect, click Save and Restart. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
The default is disable. When enabled, the router reconnects when it sees IP traffic on the LAN is needed to route. If this feature is disabled, Dial-on-Demand initiates a PPP connection to the Internet only from the WAN, not from the LAN. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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H4-EN2- GP* EV2-EN2* EV2-EN2- GP* *Does NOT support Wakeup On Call using SMS. Submit: Click Submit to save these settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Init 3 Init 4 AT+CNMI=2,2,0,0,1 AT+CLIP=1...
To add Caller ID to the Wakeup-on-Call function, enter the Caller ID that can The configured string of (0 to 40 characters) that is sent to the integrated page, configure the following parameters: #777 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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To ensure your changes go into effect, click Save and Restart. The device saves all the settings and reboots the computer. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software screen, configure the following parameters:...
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For CDMA models, the Dial Number is #777 ● Submit Click the Submit button to save the changes made on this screen. ● telnet to the router page, set up the following parameters: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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● For GSM models, the Dial Number is *99***1# For CDMA models, the Dial Number is #777 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software screen, set up the following parameters: screen, set up the following parameters:...
When no initialization string is configured, regular functions of the router is retained. To save this setting click SUBMIT. To ensure your changes go into effect, click Save and Restart. screen, set up the following parameters: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
GET /atinfor.html HTTP/1.1 Press Enter twice. Refer to the AT Command Reference Guides for other commands. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software to determine the IP address that is currently H TTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/modeminfor.html...
In the Subnet Mask field, type the Network Mask of the Network/Host. For Host addresses, the mask is entered as 32. Note: See Appendix A -- Table of Commonly Supported Subnets. To add the network, click Add. The defined network appears in the table. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
These parameters let you specify the standard set of well known services available on the system. These services enable the configuration of the user-defined services. You can delete or edit services after defining and adding them. Use the table at the bottom of the screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Enter the network/host to which the packet must send for the filter rule to match. The Any option, which matches all IP addresses regardless of whether they are officially assigned addresses or private addresses, may also be entered. The network/host must be pre-defined in the Networks section. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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Packets matching the rule; that is, the corresponding source address, destination address, and service are logged. Add Button: Click the Add button. The defined packet filter rule is added and appears at the bottom of the screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
Subnet Address = 255.255.255.255. The subnet mask in the network configuration is not defined using x.x.x.x notation. It uses ‘bit’ notation. So 255.255.255.255 = 32. group, define the following parameters: Enter the IP address and subnet address of the device. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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You must click Save and Restart once you have completed and submitted all the screens on which you have made changes. The device saves all the settings and reboot the computer. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide group, define a service name. For this example, the service...
Then, you configure the routes for the remote networks that are routed through a tunnel, by using the GRE Routes Configuration group. All the traffic destined to remote networks associated to a tunnel are routed through that tunnel. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Enter the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) for the Remote IP, which can be either the IP Address or an FQDN. Add Button: Click the Add button. The defined GRE tunnel configuration is added and appears at the bottom of the screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
To add a tunneled route, the remote network and the tunnel must have been defined in Network Configuration. The tunnel configuration must be completed before setting the GRE route configuration. Add Button: Click Add. The defined GRE route configuration is added and appears at the bottom of the page. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Click the Add button. The address range is added and appears in the table at the bottom of the screen. Once the range displays, you can delete if necessary. Note: See Appendix A Commonly Supported Subnets. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
Enter the fixed IP address to be assigned. Add: Click the Add button. The addresses are added and appear in the table at the bottom of the page from where they can be deleted or changed. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Auto Keying using IKEv2 Protocol where the authentication and encryption keys are generated on either ● side of the connection and exchanged by different methods. Transfer data using the connection. IPSec > IPSec Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software...
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Add IKE Connection: Click Add IKE Connection. A page opens where you can configure an IKE connection. Add Manual Connection: Click Add Manual Connection. A page opens where you can configure a manual connection. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
24 hours. Number of Retries: Specify the number of retries for the IPSec tunnel. Enter zero for unlimited retries. Local WAN IP: This is the interface initiating the IPSec tunnel. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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Check this option to enable broadcasts over the connection. It allows computers on the network to share Microsoft file and printer sharing information. Save Button: Click the Save button to save these settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Enter in the format of 0xhex (0x100 through 0xfff is recommended). If you have more than one manual connection, then the SPI Base must be different for each one. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Accepted Characters...
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NetBIOS Broadcast: Check this option to enable broadcasts over the connection. This allows computers on the network to share Microsoft file and printer sharing information. Save Button: Click Save to save these settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
32-characters. Timeout: Sets the timeout value for the serial terminal of how long it waits before IP transmission. The default is 1-second. Submit Button: Click Submit to save these settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Sets the trigger (Carriage Return (CR), DTR Assert, or Always on) in the serial port by which the connection starts. The default is Carriage Return (CR). Connection Terminate By: Sets the connection terminate sequence as follows: Router hardware HyperTerminal / Minicom Connector TCP/UDP Serial Client Device Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Sets the client status to either Enable or Disable. The default is Disable Server Type: Sets the client to either TCP or UDP. The default is TCP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Router hardware...
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Others: The other terminating sequences are: DTR-toggle or Always-On. DTR-toggle: If DTR status goes low, the connection terminates. Always-On: Sets the terminate sequence as Always-on. Submit Button: Click Submit to save these settings. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Tools, Firmware Upgrade Parameters Firmware Upgrade Group Use the Firmware Upgrade group to upgrade the firmware for the router. You can find and download all Multi- Tech firmware upgrades from the Multi-Tech Website. Before you upgrade your firmware, note the following: ●...
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In particular, check that the DHCP scope settings are set properly. ● Also, up to four IPSEC tunnels can be active at any given time. You can save more than four active tunnels, ● but they are not active. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Click the Find, Save, or Cancel buttons as desired. Tools, Save Configuration Click this option to save the configuration. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Click Browse to open the file that allows you to locate the configuration file.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs Statistics & Logs > System Information This is an example of the Statistics & Logs System Information. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > Ethernet This is an example of the Ethernet Statistics & Logs page. It shows Ethernet statistics. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > PPP This is an example of the PPP Statistics & Logs page. It shows PPP statistics when PPP is enabled. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Statistics & Logs > DHCP Statistics This is an example of the DHCP Statistics & Logs page. It shows the statistics of DHCP leases. Statistics & Logs > GRE Statistics This page displays the statistics of active tunnels. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
This page displays the summary of the service status. Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Client Live Log This page displays the TCP/UDP Client Live Log. Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Server Live Log This page displays the TCP/UDP Server Live Log. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > IPSec Live Log This page displays the IPSec Live Log. Statistics & Logs > IPSec Log Traces This page displays the IPSec Log Traces. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement Canadien sur le matériel brouilleur. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide...
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Certificate of Compliance 2002/95/EC Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that this product now complies with the chemical concentration limitations set forth in the directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament (Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS) These Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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