® Intelligent Wireless Router User Guide
Copyright and Technical Support MultiModem® rCell User Guide Intelligent Wireless Router MTCBA-Xx-EN3 S000508A, Revision A This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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This User Guide describes the MultiModem® rCell intelligent wireless routers with an Ethernet II interface. The MultiModem rCell Router is configured for one of three connectivity modes: always-on, wake-up on ring, or dial-on demand. The always-on network connection automatically establishes a wireless data connection and allows for around the clock surveillance, monitoring or real time data acquisition of any remote Ethernet device such as a Web camera.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description The Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunication Network or used outside the building. The remote modems are cellular devices. It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in particular to the possibility of Radio Frequency (RF) interference.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description The front panel contains Power and Status LEDs, two Ethernet LEDs, two modem LEDs, and three signal LEDs. The Power LED indicates that DC power is present and the Status LED blinks when the unit is functioning normally. The two Ethernet LEDs indicate transmit and receive activity and connection speed of 10 or 100Mbps on the Ethernet link. The two modem LEDs indicate carrier detection and link status.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Features MTCBA-H3-EN3 MTCBA-EV1-EN3 Standard HSPA CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev. A (backward compatible to EV-DO Rev. 0 and CDMA 1x networks) SMS is based on CS/Packetswitched (PS) domain of GSM and WCDMA Band, Frequency Packet Data Circuit-Switched Data Short Message Services-SMS Antenna Connector SIM Connector HSPA/HSDPA/UMTS Triple-band: 2100/1900/850 MHz with Rx diversity GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA data service of up to 7.2 Mbps Peak download 3.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Power Draw for MTCBA-H3-EN3 (GSM850/HSDPA) product: Input Voltage= 5.0Volts Idle Mode Typical Maximum Peak Tx Current(AMPS) 0.345 0.450 1.20 3.60 Watts 1.76 2.29 5.94 Current(AMPS) 0.345 0.760 1.01 Watts 1.76 3.84 5.03 Peak Rst (Inrush Current) GSM850 HSDPA 1.40 Inrush Current (AMPS) (approx. 3ms duration) 2.66 Power Draw for MTCBA-EV1-EN3 (US PCS/US Cellular): Input Voltage= 5.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description The cellular/wireless performance is completely dependent on the implementation and antenna design. The integration of the antenna system into the product is a critical part of the design process; therefore, it is essential to consider it early so the performance is not compromised. If changes are made to the certified antenna system of the MultiModem, then recertification will be required by specific network carriers such as Sprint.
The router requires the power supply connection to begin operation. It also requires a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) to operate on a GSM network. To install the SIM, do the following: 1. Open the SIM door by pressing down on the tab on the top of the door and prying it open. Note: When changing a SIM, ensure that power is removed from the unit. 2. 3. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. The above graphic illustrates the correct SIM card orientation.
Chapter 2 – Installation Before you mount your router to a permanent surface, verify signal strength, refer to Verify Signal Strength in this Chapter. The router can be panel mounted with screws spaced according to the measurement shown. Note: Use either #6 or #8 pan head screws for all four mount locations. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Installation 24B The following directions establish a TCP/IP connection at the pc so the PC can communicate with the router. The following directions were written using a Windows XP/ 2003+ operating system. 12 1. Click Start | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon. 2. The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties from the drop down list. 3. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays.
Chapter 2 – Installation 4. 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). ● To set a Fixed IP Address for the pc, select Use the following IP address. ● Enter the pc IP Address. Example: 192.168.2.x. Note: The x in the address stands for numbers 101 and up.
Chapter 2 – Installation 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. 1. Open a Web browser From the pc, open a Web browser. Note: Ensure that the Status LED is blinking, indicating that the router is ready. 2. Type the default Gateway Address: http://192.168.2.1 3. Login After entering the Address, the Login screen displays.
Chapter 2 – Installation 5. After clicking the Wizard Setup selection, the Wizard Setup screen displays. A minimum router configuration is provided using the Wizard Setup. This provides a quick way to enter and save information needed to create a connection to the Internet. The table below provides the information for the minimum configuration. IP Configuration IP Address The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP address. Mask The default is 255.255.255.
Chapter 2 – Installation A Note About the Access Point Name The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your wireless service provider, but you may have to ask for it. An access point is an IP network to which a MultiModem rCell Router connects. The Web Management software asks for the APN on the Wizard Setup screen and the PPP screen. Important Note About Provider Fees Your provider will charge you for your data usage. Please check with your provider to make sure you are aware of the charges.
The Web Management software configures the Ethernet functionality of your router. 29B This section explains the menu structure and the navigation buttons of the router‟s Web Management software. Menu Bar IP Setup: Sets up a General Configuration, HTTP, DDNS, SNTP, Static Routes, and Remote Configuration. PPP: Sets up the PPP authentication, dial-on-demand, router authentication, and Wakeup on Call.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Screen Parts Menu Bar Submenu Title Submenu List Screen Buttons Screen Name Screen Input Area Screen Buttons 10B Home: Click this button to return to the Home screen. Wizard Setup: Click this button to display the Wizard Setup screen on which you can quickly set up your MultiModem rCell Router with basic configuration settings. Logout: Click this button to Logout and return to the login screen. Help: Click this button to display the Help text.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software The rest of this chapter describes each of the Web Management software screens. 78B In the General Configuration, you will set the general system-based parameters. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software General Configuration Date and Time: The system date and time display in these formats: MM/DD/YYYY / HH:MM:SS. A real time clock is part of SNTP to display proper time. IP Configuration Enter the following addresses for the Ethernet interface. IP Address (Default = 192.168.2.1), Mask (Default 255.255.255.0), Default Gateway (Default 0.0.0.0), Primary DNS (Default 0.0.0.0), Secondary DNS (Default 0.0.0.0).
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 79B HTTP Configuration HTTP Port: Enter the port number on which the HTTP server will listen for requests. Default is 80. HTTP Time-0ut: Set the HTTP session in seconds. The default is 120 seconds. Authentication Username: Enter the Username that can access to the Web Management software. Default is admin. This username and password are also used for telnet access to the router and integrated cellular modem.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 80B DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) is dependent upon cellular network/account configuration. DDNS allows you to have a static domain name with a dynamic IP address. Whenever your dynamic IP address changes, it is submitted to the DDNS server where your domain name is updated to point to the new IP address. Note: You have to register with a DDNS server to use this feature.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software General Configuration SNTP Client: Enable or disable the SNTP Client to contact the configured server on the UDP port 123 and set the local time. The default is Disable. Server: Enter the SNTP server name or IP address to which the SNTP Client must contact in order to update the time. No default. Polling Time: Enter the polling time at which the SNTP client requests the server to update the time. Default is 300 minutes. Time must be entered in minutes.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Daylight Saving End Time End Ordinal: Set the end ordinal to use during Daylight Saving mode. Select the week in which daylight saving time ends. Options are first/second/third/fourth/last. Default is first. End Month: Set the end month to use during Daylight Saving mode. Default is November. End Day: Set the end weekday to use during Daylight Saving mode. Default is Sunday. End Time: Set the end time to use during Daylight Saving mode.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 84B NAT Configuration NAT Enable/disable NAT (Network Address Translation). The default is Enable. If NAT is enabled: ● Your LAN can use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic. In other words, the router with NAT does the simple IP routing between the LAN interface and the WAN interface. NAT hides the LAN address behind a single IP address on the wireless side.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software PPP General PPP Dial-on-Demand: Idle Time Out: Connect Time Out: Dialing Max Retries: Enable/disable PPP. The default is Disable. When enabled, the unit functions as a router. PPP must be disabled to access the integrated cellular modem directly using telnet port 5000. If PPP is enabled, you cannot access the integrated cellular modem. Enable/disable Dial-on-Demand. The default is Disable.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software PPP > Wakeup-on-Call The Wakeup-on-Call feature allows the router to wake up and initiate a connection when there is an incoming call or LAN activity. If you desired some security with this feature, you can set up the router to wake up based on Caller ID or SMS instead of allowing all incoming calls to wakeup the router. Dial-on-Demand in the IP Setup menu must be enabled for these settings to have any affect.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Caller Acknowledgement Configuration Acknowledgement String to Caller: The configured string of (0 to 40 characters) will be sent to the integrated cellular modem upon receiving a valid caller ID from the WAN. The default is NULL string. Note: If the string is not configured, acknowledgement to the caller will not be sent upon successful caller ID reception. Submit Click the SUBMIT button to save these settings.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Example 3 – Set Up the Ethernet Router to Activate on Matching Caller IDs Only: 1. On the PPP > PPP Configuration screen, set up the following parameters: PPP General ● Make sure that PPP is Enabled. ● Make sure Dial-on-Demand is Enabled. ● Set the Idle Time Out to the number of seconds you desire. Authentication ● Your wireless service provider may require you to have a separate PPP username and password. If so, enter them here.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Setting up certain modem commands will allow an external application to query modem information (based on the commands entered). The application can use the URL HTTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/modeminfor.html to get the IP address that is currently assigned to the integrated cellular modem after the PPP connection is established. It also will show the results of up to ten AT commands entered here.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 87B Networks or Hosts can be added here. The options to Delete or Edit a network after it has been defined and added are available by using the table at the bottom of the screen. Network Configuration Enter the Name, IP Address, and Mask for a new Network or Host. Notes: ● A Network/Host Name cannot be edited. ● A Network/Host cannot be deleted if it is used in another configuration.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software On this screen you can specify the standard set of well known services available on the system. These services enable the configuration of the user-defined services. The options to Delete or Edit a service after it has been defined and added are available by using the table at the bottom of the screen. Service Configuration Enter the Name, Protocol, Source Port/Client, and Destination Port/Server for the new Service. ● A Service Name cannot be edited.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 89B You can Delete or Edit a packet filter rule after it has been defined and added by using the table at the bottom of the screen. Packet Filter From (Host/Networks): Enter the network/host from which the packet must originate for the filter rule to match. The Any option, which matches all IP addresses regardless of whether they are officially assigned addresses or private addresses, may also be entered.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 61B 90B Destination Network Address Translation (DNAT) is a process that allows the placing of servers within the protected network and making them available for a certain service to the outside world. The DNAT process running on the router translates the destination address of incoming packets to the address of the real network server on the LAN. The packets are then forwarded.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 3. On the Packet Filters > DNAT Configuration screen, define the DNAT rule. Allow Access – Select the original target network/host of the IP packets that you now want rerouted. The original target network/host is the one previously defined in the Network Configuration section. Example: Any External Service – Select the External Service that you want allowed. The service must be defined in the Service Configuration section.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 63B 92B Connection Tracking H323: Enable/disable the forwarding of H323 packets across the firewall. PPTP: Enable/disable PPTP Packet Pass-through (PPTP NAT support). Note: H323 and PPTP are disabled by default. ICMP Configuration The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is used to test the network connections and the functionality of the firewall and is also used for diagnostic purposes.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software GRE tunneling and GRE routing together are referred to Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE). GRE Routing is an integral part of GRE tunneling. First, the GRE Tunnels are created using the GRE Tunnel Configuration. Then the routes for the remote networks that are to be routed through a tunnel need to be specified in the GRE Routes Configuration. Thus, all the traffic destined to remote networks associated to a tunnel will get routed through that tunnel.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 65B 94B GRE Routes Configuration Remote Network: Select the remote network for which the traffic destined to it must be routed through the given tunnel. Tunnel Name: Select the name of the tunnel through which the traffic will be routed. Note: To add a tunneled route, the remote network and the tunnel must have been defined in Network Configuration. The tunnel configuration must be completed before setting the GRE route configuration.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 6B 95B General Configuration DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that allows individual devices on an IP network to get their own network configuration information (IP address, subnet mask, broadcast address, etc.) from a DHCP server. The overall purpose of DHCP is to make it easier to administer a large network. DHCP: Subnet: Mask: Gateway: DNS: Lease Time: Submit Enable/disable the DHCP server. Enter the subnet address.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 67B 96B DHCP Fixed Configuration The DHCP server can be made to assign a fixed IP address for a particular user by identifying the MAC address. This binding can be made permanent by configuring it here. The same IP address will not be used for any DHCP client with a different MAC address, even if there is no active DHCP connection with that IP address. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address to which the specified IP address binds.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software The IPSec (IP Security) protocol suite, based on modern cryptographic technologies, provides security services like encryption and authentication at the IP network layer. It secures the whole network traffic providing guaranteed security for any application using the network. It can be used to create private secured tunnels between two hosts, two security gateways, or a host and a security gateway. Up to three tunnels can be active at any given time.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Add IKE Connection Add an IKE Connection 42 Connection Name Enter a text name that will identify the connection for you. Compression Check the compression checkbox to enable IPCOMP, the compression algorithm. Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) Check the PFS checkbox to enable PFS, a concept in which the newly generated keys are unrelated to the older keys). This is enabled by default.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Local LAN Internal subnet of the local security gateway for which the security services should be provided. If the router acts as a host, this should be configured as None. Remote Gateway IP Interface where the IPSec tunnel ends. In the case of a Road Warrior with a Dynamic IP address, this should be configured to ANY.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Add Manual Connection Add a Manual Connection Connection Name Enter a text name that will identify the connection for you. Compression Check the compression checkbox to enable IPCOMP, the compression algorithm. Authentication Method Select the authentication algorithms to be used for the respective security services. Options are: MD5-96 and SHA1-96. Authentication Key The VPN firewall could use either MD5-96 or SHA1-96 for authentication.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software through 0xfff is recommended). If you have more than one manual connection, then the SPI Base must be different for each one. Left Next Hop Next Hop is the address of the next device in a routing table‟s path that moves a packet to it‟s destination. This setting can be configured or left as a static value: 0.0.0.0. When not configured, the value is set to the Gateway of the Box/Gateway configured on the Interface/Right IP.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 69B DDNS DDNS Force Update: DDNS Status: Click the Update button to update the DDNS server with your current dynamically assigned IP address. Click the Refresh button to display the DDNS Status after a forced update. Modem Reset Modem: Click the Reset button to reset the integrated cellular modem. Firmware Upgrade The firmware for the router can be upgraded to the latest version using this feature.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Load Configuration Browse File for Load Configuration: Click the Browse button to open the file that allows you to locate the configuration file. When found, highlight the file name and press Enter so that the file name displays in the text box. Then click the Load button. Important Notes: ● The new configuration is written into the flash. ● A Configuration Upgrade will take at least 3 seconds to download and 60 seconds to install the settings and reboot.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 40B 80BStatistics & Logs > System Information 52B This is an example of the Statistics & Logs System Information 48 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 81BStatistics & Logs > Ethernet 53B This is an example of the Ethernet Statistics & Logs screen. It shows Ethernet statistics. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 82BStatistics & Logs > PPP 54B This is an example of the PPP Statistics & Logs screen. It shows PPP statistics when PPP is enabled. 50 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 83BStatistics & Logs > PPP Trace 5B This is an example of the PPP Trace Statistics & Logs screen. It shows the PPP trace messages. Statistics & Logs > DHCP Statistics This is an example of the DHCP Statistics & Logs screen. It shows the statistics of DHCP leases. Statistics & Logs > GRE Statistics This screen displays the statistics of active tunnels. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 86BStatistics & Logs > Modem Information 57B This screen displays the modem commands set on the PPP > Modem Commands screen and also displays the results of the commands. 87BStatistics & Logs > Service Status 58B This screen displays the summary of the service status. 8BStatistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Client Live Log 59B This screen displays the TCP/UDP Client Live Log.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 90BStatistics & Logs > IPSec Live Log 61B This screen displays the IPSec Live Log. 91BStatistics & Logs > IPSec Log Traces 62B This screen displays the IPSec Log Traces. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
This table lists commonly supported Subnets organized by Address. 255.255.255.128 /25 255.255.255.192 /26 255.255.255.224 /27 255.255.255.240 /28 255.255.255.248 /29 54 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.128 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.64 N.N.N.128 N.N.N.192 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.32 N.N.N.64 N.N.N.96 N.N.N.128 N.N.N.160 N.N.N.192 N.N.N.224 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.16 N.N.N.32 N.N.N.48 N.N.N.64 N.N.N.80 N.N.N.96 N.N.N.112 N.N.N.128 N.N.N.144 N.N.N.160 N.N.N.176 N.N.N.192 N.N.N.208 N.N.N.224 N.N.N.
Appendix A – Commonly Supported Subnets 255.255.255.252 /30 Network Number N.N.N.232 N.N.N.240 N.N.N.248 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.4 N.N.N.8 N.N.N.12 N.N.N.16 N.N.N.20 N.N.N.24 N.N.N.28 N.N.N.32 N.N.N.36 N.N.N.40 N.N.N.44 N.N.N.48 N.N.N.52 N.N.N.56 N.N.N.60 N.N.N.64 N.N.N.68 N.N.N.72 N.N.N.76 N.N.N.80 N.N.N.84 N.N.N.88 N.N.N.92 N.N.N.96 N.N.N.100 N.N.N.104 N.N.N.108 N.N.N.112 N.N.N.116 N.N.N.120 N.N.N.124 N.N.N.128 N.N.N.132 N.N.N.136 N.N.N.140 N.N.N.144 N.N.N.148 N.N.N.152 N.N.N.156 N.N.N.160 N.N.N.
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; and Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits; and Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and tel
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Index A L Access Point Name .....................................................................19 AH Key ........................................................................................50 Authentication Algorithms .........................................................50 Auto Dialout configuration .........................................................23 Autodiscovery configuration ......................................................23 Load Configuration .................................
Index Vehicle Safety ...............................................................................6 W Wakeup on Call Examples .................................................... 33, 34 Wizard Setup ........................................................................ 17, 18 Wakeup on Call ..........................................................................32 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
