Chapter 4 - Wireless Callfinder Application Options - Multitech CallFinder CF100FX2-G User Manual

Chapter 4 – Wireless CallFinder
Prerequisites: A. You must have a valid and activated SIM chip from your wireless service provider
B. Be sure the VOICE/DATA switch is in the VOICE position.
C. You will need a serial-to-USB2.0 adapter if your command computer lacks a serial port (see
step 2).
1. There are four common setups for the CF100FX2-G unit, as shown in the table below. Identify the situation in
which you will use the Wireless CallFinder.
CallFinder connects to...
Situation 1 an analog telephone
Situation 2 a PBX trunk port (also
referred to as a CO
port)
Situation 3 a PBX station port
Situation 4 a telco POTS line
The CF100FX2-G is set to FXS by default. Because FXS is the default, if your application fits Situation 1 or
Situation 2 (requiring the FXS interface), you can skip to step 10 and, from there, proceed to the setup
description for Situation 1 or 2. If your application fits situations 3 or 4, proceed to step 2.
2. Connect the command cable between the CallFinder and the command computer. The CallFinder is shipped
with a standard DB9 serial cable, male at one end (for attachment to the CallFinder) and female at the other
end (for attachment to the command computer).
NOTE: If your command computer has no serial ports but has only USB ports instead, you must
obtain a USB2.0-to-Serial adapter ("dongle") for use between the serial cable and your
computer's USB port. This USB2.0-to-Serial adapter must have a male end to attach to the
DB9 cable.
3. At the command PC, open the HyperTerminal (or equivalent) communications program.
4. Establish a named HyperTerminal 'connection' to the CallFinder.
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Application Options
Interface
FXS
FXS
FXO
FXO
CallFinder GSM Cellular Gateway
Purpose
Cellular service to kiosk or remote location lacking
land lines.
Cellular access through PBX trunk port (to enjoy
free/reduced cellular rates), as well as emergency
phone service in case of PSTN failure.
Cellular access through PBX station port (to enjoy
free/reduced cellular rates), as well as emergency
phone service in case of PSTN failure.
Free or reduced-rate access to a local PSTN from
distant cell phones.
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