MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Introduction The purpose of this guide is to cover safety concepts, the basic connections, and general setup of the MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router. For detailed information refer to the User Guide which is available on your MultiModem CD accompanying your router product and on the Multi-Tech Web site.
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router 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. Internal Lithium Battery ● A lithium battery located within product provides backup power for the timekeeping capability.
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Activate your Wireless Account Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notice included with your product and located on the MultiModem CD. Follow the directions on the Activation Notice to activate your account. Note: If you need remote access to your MultiModem over the Internet for remote configuration, you need to ensure that your wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated data and fixed or dynamic public IP address in which they can configure...
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Connect the Antenna and Power Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector (see antenna specifications in the User Guide). Using an Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the ETHERNET connector on the back of the router and the other end to your pc either directly or via a switch or hub.
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router For Optional Direct DC Power ● Screw-on the DC power cable to the power connector on the router. ● Then attach the two wires at the other end of the DC power cable to a DC fuse/terminal block on a vehicle in which you are mounting the MultiRouter.
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MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Quick Start Guide...
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MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays. ● Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. ● Click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen displays. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen. Important Note: If this screen opens and displays your current IP configuration, we suggest you record this information for future reference (i.e., after the router is configured, you may wish to return this PC to its original settings).
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Note: The pc settings must be in the same subnet range as the router. The factory default settings for the router are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.2.2 ● Select Use the following DNS server addresses. ●...
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router The router responds with the received signal strength (rssi) and the channel bit error rate (ber).RSSI ranges from 0 to 31. BER ranges from 0 to 7 (7 is the highest error rate). Signal Strength – RSSI 10 –...
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router Configure the Ethernet Interface Using the Web Management Software You are now ready to configure the Ethernet interface. This is accomplished by using the router's factory-installed Web Management software. The software is accessed through a Web Browser. From the pc, open a Web Browser.
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MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router The Setup Wizard Screen The following is a screen shot of the Setup Wizard. Using this screen saves you time so that you are not entering the same information several screens; the data entered here defaults to the other screens. IP Configuration IP Address –...
MultiModem rCell Intelligent Wireless Router APN – Enter the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is assigned by your wireless service provider. Init String – 4 modem initialization strings are allowed. PPP Authentication Authentication Type – Click the button corresponding to the authentication protocol you want to use to negotiate with the remote peer.
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