User guide

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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide 3
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 5
9BMultiModem MTCBA-H-EN2 (HSDPA) .........................................................................................................................................5
MultiModem MTCBA-G2-EN2 ......................................................................................................................................................5
MultiModem MTCBA-E1-EN2 (EDGE) ........................................................................................................................................5
MultiModem MTCBA-C1-EN2 CDMA 1xRTT ...............................................................................................................................6
Safety Warnings ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Ethernet Ports Caution .................................................................................................................................................................6
12B12BHandling Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Vehicle Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
14B14BInternal Lithium Battery .................................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................7
Specification .................................................................................................................................................................................8
Power ...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
RF Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
RS232 9-Pin Functions of the Female End Connector .................................................................................................................9
1BCHAPTER 2 – ACTIVATION AND INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 10
Account Activation for Wireless Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Insert the SIM Card into Holder, If required ................................................................................................................................ 10
22B22BMaking the Connection ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
23B23BOptional – Attach the Router to a Flat Surface ........................................................................................................................... 12
24B24BSet Your PC’s TCP/IP Address for Ethernet Functionality .......................................................................................................... 13
25B25BAT Command for Verifying Signal Strength ................................................................................................................................ 15
AT Command for Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status ..................................................................................... 15
Exiting Modem Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
27B27BConfigure the Ethernet Interface Using the Web Management Software ................................................................................... 16
28B28BShutdown Caution ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2BCHAPTER 3 – USING THE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .......................................................................... 19
29B29BNavigating the Web Management Software ............................................................................................................................... 19
Web Management Software Screens ......................................................................................................................................... 21
IP Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
PPP ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
33BNetworks & Services ................................................................................................................................................................... 33
GRE Tunnels .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
DHCP Server .............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
IPSec .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
47BAdd IKE Connection ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
48B71BAdd Manual Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 46
49B72BAdd Manual Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 46
37B38BSerial-Port ................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
38BSerial-Port > Serial Port Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 48
39BTools ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
51BTools > Save Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 52
40B40BStatistics & Logs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
52B80BStatistics & Logs > System Information ........................................................................................................................... 53
53B81BStatistics & Logs > Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................ 54
54B82BStatistics & Logs > PPP .................................................................................................................................................. 55
55B83BStatistics & Logs > PPP Trace ........................................................................................................................................ 56
57B86BStatistics & Logs > Modem Information ........................................................................................................................... 57
58B87BStatistics & Logs > Service Status ................................................................................................................................... 57
59B88BStatistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Client Live Log ................................................................................................................. 57
60B89BStatistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Server Live Log ................................................................................................................ 57
61B90BStatistics & Logs > IPSec Live Log .................................................................................................................................. 58
62B91BStatistics & Logs > IPSec Log Traces ............................................................................................................................. 58
3BAPPENDIX A – A REFERENCE TABLE OF COMMONLY SUPPORTED SUBNETS .......................................... 59
4BAPPENDIX B - ......................................................................................................................................................... 61
CELLULAR INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 61
Antenna System for Cellular Devices ......................................................................................................................................... 61
FCC Requirements for the Antenna............................................................................................................................................ 61
Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 61
CDMA RF Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 61