Multitech MultiConnect MT100A2W User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    MultiConnect™ AW Analog-to-Wireless Converter User Guide...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Copyright and Technical Support MultiConnect™ AW User Guide Analog-to-Wireless Converter MT100A2W & MT100A2W-G S000467A, Revision A Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents   CHAPTER 1 – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS ............4 Product Description ..........................4   Features ..............................4   AT Command Information ........................4   Safety ............................... 5   Front Panel .............................. 6   Package Contents ............................ 6  ...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Product Description And Specifications

    MultiConnect AW converter gives new life to devices currently using traditional analog dial-up communications. The MultiConnect AW model (MT100A2W-G) with its internal GPRS or GSM cellular modem allows connection to the cellular packet data network (GPRS) or the circuit switched data network (GSM).
  • Page 5: Safety

    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Safety Dial Port Caution The dial port is not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunications Network (PSTN/phone line) or used outside the building. General Safety The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications. “Fixed” means that the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another location.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel The front panel is designed with a Power indicator and four Dial indicators on both models. The MT100A2W-G model also has five wireless modem LEDs, three Signal strength LEDs, and a SIM door. The Power LED lights when power is applied to the unit.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Specifications MT100A2W-G Category Description GPRS; Class 10 Performance Quad-band, GSM/GPRS, 850/900/1800/1900M Hz Band, Frequency Class 10, full PBCCH Support, coding schemes CS1-4, Mobile station Class B Packet Data Asynchronous, non-transparent up to 14.4Kbps (V.110)
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications MT100A2W Category Description DE9 (female connector) Command Connector Modem Connector RJ11 Dial Connector 2.5mm miniature screw-on Power Connector 9V to 32VDC @ 400mA Voltage Range Typical: 0.156A @ 9V @ 1.404W Max: 0.233A @ 9V @ 2.097W Power Requirements* 0.078A @ 20V @ 1.560W...
  • Page 9: Rf Specifications

    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications RF Specifications GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1800 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz Frequency RX 824 to 849 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz Frequency TX...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Activation And Installation

    The MultiConnect requires the power supply connection to begin operation. It also requires a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) in the MT100A2W-G unit to operate on a GPRS/GSM network. To install the SIM, do the following: Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two SIM door screws and remove the SIM door.
  • Page 11: Connect The Antenna, Serial Cable, Modem Cable, And Power

    PC. For the MT100A2W model, connect an RS232 cable, male connector, to the MODEM connector on the back of the unit. Connect the other end of the cable to your external wireless modem.
  • Page 12: Optional - Attach The Modem To A Flat Surface

    Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Optional – Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface The modem can be panel mounted with screws spaced according to the measurement shown. Use either #4 or #6 pan head screws for all four mount locations. Note:  ...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Configuration Of Your Multiconnect

    Chapter 3 - Configuration of your MultiConnect The configuration of the MultiConnect varies slightly depending on which unit you are configuring, MT100A2W-G which has the internal GPRS/GSM wireless modem. The MT100A2W requires a Multi-Tech CDMA, RS232 based external modem for its cellular connection. The Cellular Port configuration for the MT100A2W-G has more configuration options than the MT100A2W unit.
  • Page 14: Login

    Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect The COM Properties screen is displayed. Change the default Bits per second: window from 2400 to 115200. Click the Apply button and then OK. Login The Login screen is displayed. Enter the default password of admin  ...
  • Page 15: Device Configuration

    The cellular network change is in Option 1 which in the Current Settings displays the cellular network type; GPRS or GSM for the MT100A2W-G unit or CDMA for the MT100A2W unit. The GPRS cellular network is for packet switched data. GSM uses circuit switch data.
  • Page 16: Cellular Port Configuration

    The Cellular Port configuration is dependent on the cellular network, a GPRS Cellular network is the default cellular network for MT100A2W-G units and contains the most options to configure. When the Cellular Port is set to GSM on the MT100A2W-G units, the number of configuration options are reduced. When a MT100A2W unit determines that there is no internal wireless modem, the Device Configuration menu changes to a CDMA network.
  • Page 17: Gsm Cellular Network Configuration

    Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect The Wireless Band is set depending on the region of the world the unit is set up for, e.g., 850/1900MHz for NAM. Wireless Band Option Default Selection This option is default depending on the region of the K) Wireless Band world the unit is set up for, e.g., 900/1800MHz for Europe.
  • Page 18: Cdma Cellular Network Configuration

    Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect CDMA Cellular Network Configuration When an external Multi-Tech CDMA modem is connected to the MODEM port of a MT100A2W unit and the unit is powered up, the Device Configuration menus will default to a CDMA Cellular Network.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4 - Device Configuration

    Defaults? unit? C) SMTP PORT D) SMTP Authentication Yes/no yes/no E) SMTP Server F) Domain G) Sender’s Name H) Sender’s Address I) Recipient’s Address MT100A2W-G only. Note: * ** MT100A2W only.   Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect AW User Guide...
  • Page 20: Gprs Cellular Port Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration Network Dependent Option Default Description GPRS The GPRS or GSM option is based on the SIM A) GPRS or GSM installed in the unit. 1) GPRS option requires a packet switched cellular network.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration Port Dependent Option Default Description Local Port is the port that the MultiConnect AW E) Local Port listens on for inbound traffic. Remote Port is the IP port that the remote device F) Remote Port listens on.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration MultiConnect AW Security Option Default Selection 15 Min The Physical Time out option is a time limit in which O) PhyTimeout (Min) the MultiConnect AW will drop the connection to the cellular network if no activity is sensed on the network.
  • Page 23: Gsm Cellular Port Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GSM Cellular Port Configuration Network Dependent Option Default Description GPRS The GPRS or GSM option is based on the SIM A) GPRS or GSM installed in the unit. GSM option requires a circuit switched cellular network.
  • Page 24: Cdma Cellular Port Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration CDMA Cellular Port Configuration When an external Multi-Tech CDMA modem is connected to the MODEM port of a MT100A2W unit and the unit is powered up, the Device Configuration menus will default to a CDMA Cellular Network.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 – Device Configuration CDMA Cellular Port Configuration Port Dependent Option Default Description Local Port is the port that the MultiConnect AW E) Local Port listens on for inbound traffic. Remote Port is the IP port that the remote device F) Remote Port listens on.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Cellular Port Configuration View or Change Phone Number/IP Conversion Table The Phone Number/IP Conversion Table allows you to look up an IP address using an analog (PSTN) phone number. The Phone Number/IP Conversion Table allows for 5 entries. When a dialed number matches one of those in the table, the default Remote Port and Remote IP options in the Cellular Port menu are overridden during this call.
  • Page 27: Analog (Pstn) Port Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Analog (PSTN) Port Configuration Option Default Selection “ “ The Modem Initialization String allows A) Modem Initialization you to enter initialization commands into String the internal analog modem. V34,33600 The Modem Settings option allows you to B) Modem Settings reconfigure the internal analog modem.
  • Page 28: Pstn Modem Settings

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Analog (PSTN) Modem Settings PSTN Modem Settings The PSTN Modem Settings menu allow you to reconfigure the customer’s analog modem. The seven options are described in the table below. PSTN Modem Settings Option Default Selection The Rate is the maximum speed of the customer’s 33600 A) Rate...
  • Page 29: System Login

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration System Login Option Description The No Login option allows you to gain access to A) No Login the MultiConnect AW without logging into the device. Login Required option requires that you login to B) Login Required the MultiConnect AW before gaining access to the device.
  • Page 30: Timers

    B) No Signal Reset Timer * can not find a signal strong enough to establish a wireless connection. This timer is displayed in seconds. Zero seconds disables timer. * MT100A2W-G only. Note:   Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect AW User Guide...
  • Page 31: Setup Email

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Setup Email The email function is to send the network assigned public IP address and user assigned local port number to the recipient email address. This email is used for inbound only. The IP address and port number sent in this email are displayed after the last option in the Cellular Settings menu and above the @ Main Menu option.
  • Page 32: Reset Parameters To Default

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Reset Parameters to Default Option Description This option requires either a yes or no. Are you sure you want to reset ALL You have to enter the word, not just a parameters back to Defaults? letter y/n  ...
  • Page 33: System Reboot

    Chapter 4 – Device Configuration System Reboot Option Description Are you sure you want to This option requires either a yes/no or y/n. reboot the unit?   Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect AW User Guide...
  • Page 34: Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 2004/108/EC of 31 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;...
  • Page 35: Appendix B - Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Statement

    Appendix B – WEEE Statement Appendix B - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 The WEEE directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers to take- back electronics products at the end of their useful life. A sister Directive, ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase.
  • Page 36: Appendix C - Rohs Ht/Ts Substance Concentration

    Appendix C – China ROHS Appendix C – ROHS HT/TS Substance Concentration 依照中国标准的有毒有害物质信息 根据中华人民共和国信息产业部 (MII) 制定的电子信息产品 (EIP) 标准-中华人民共和国《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》(第 39 号),也称作中国 RoHS,下表列出了 Multi-Tech Systems Inc. 产品中可能含有的有毒物质 (TS) 或有害物质 (HS) 的名称及含量水平方面的信息。 有害/有毒物质/元素 成分名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (PB) (Hg) (CD) (CR6+) (PBB) (PBDE)

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