Multitech MultiConnect microCell MTCM2-L6G1 Configuration Manual page 9

Chapter 3 – Configuring on a Google Chromebook
Setting Up the MTCM2-L6G1 on an Google Chromebook
MTCM2-L6G1 USB modem must be setup and configured using a Windows PC. Ensure the modem and SIM are
working properly with a live CBRS/Private LTE cellular network connection before installing modem into
Chromebook.
1. Download and install Windows Driver and Connection Manager at
ftp://ftp.multitech.com/wireless/mtcm2-l6g1/connectionmanager-2.1.0.3.msi
2. Connect hardware and bring up the Connection Manager. More details are available in
microCell MTCM2-L6G1 User Guide
a. Connect two antennas.
b. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact side facing up as shown. When the SIM
card is installed, it locks into place.
c. Connect the USB modem to a Windows PC and bring up Connection Manager.
d. Setup the SIM APN if required.
It takes a few minutes for the Connection Manager to detect the modem and live cellular network, if the
cellular signal and cellular network are available
3. After Connection Manager shows connected, check the Details tab. If it shows a valid cellular IP address,
the cellular connection is now active and internet access is available.
4. Before moving the USB Modem to ChromeBook, issue the following AT command in the Connection
Manager Terminal Tab. Wait for 1 minute and then remove the USB modem from the Windows PC.
Note: Once the following command is issued, the modem stops responding to AT commands. If
troubleshooting is required, follow the steps in the next topic to reset the modem.
AT+SQNUSBENUM="ecm"
5. Plug the USB modem into Chromebook. The Chrome OS sees the modem as an Ethernet port. If working.
it shows the cellular IP address and it should have full internet access. If it is not working, Ethernet Port l
shows the IP address = 192.168.15.x
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