Checking The Modem's Identity; Connecting To The Internet; Connecting To A Cdma Network For Internet Access; Connecting To An Edge/Gprs Network For Internet Access - Multitech MultiModem Cell MTCBA-E1 User Manual

Checking the Modem's Identity

Use the ATI command This command uses the capital letter I after AT)
Type ATI0 (Note: The command ends in a zero)
1.
The manufacturing data displays. For example: Wavecom Modem Multiband G850 1900
Type ATI3
2.
The software version displays. For example: 651_09gg...
Type ATI6
3.
Displays modem data features. For example: data rates, data modes, fax classes.

Connecting to the Internet

Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) of the computer that the MultiModem Cell is
serving. For a GPRS network, you have to create an Access Point Name in the Phone and Modem Options dialog in
Windows Control Panel and then create your Windows Dial-Up Connection (DUN).

Connecting to a CDMA Network for Internet Access

Once you have activated your wireless account, you can establish your Internet connection through a Windows
dial-up session. Setup procedures will vary according to the type of wireless service provider used.
Requirements
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One CDMA capable MultiModem Cell modem
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The modem must be getting a proper signal and be showing a network registration through the wireless
provider's network
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A PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP with the Multi-Tech drivers installed for your particular model
The following instructions are for Windows Vista or XP. Every PC may have slight differences which may cause the
instructions to be different. Use these instructions as a guide to help you understand what is required to set up an
Internet connection through your wireless service provider for all operating systems.

Connecting to an EDGE/GPRS Network for Internet Access

After you have inserted the SIM card and all other setup steps are complete, you can establish an Internet
connection through a Windows dial-up session.
Requirements
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One EDGE capable MultiModem Cell modem
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The MultiModem Cell modem should have an EDGE capable network and an active SIM card
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The modem must be getting a proper signal and be showing a network registration through the wireless
provider's network
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A PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP with the Multi-Tech drivers installed
The following instructions are for Windows 7, Vista and XP. Every PC may have slight differences which may cause
the instructions to be different. Use these instructions as a guide to help you understand what is required to set
up an Internet connection through your wireless service provider for all operating systems.
Set the Access Point Name (APN) into the Modem's Properties on your PC
In order for your EDGE modem to connect to your provider's network, you must tell the modem the APN to which
it will connect. The APN is a server name that your account is setup on with your provider. Your APN will be given
to you by your provider. Here are some well known APNs:
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Cell User Guide
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