MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem MTCBA-E Quick Start Guide
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MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem Introduction The purpose of this guide is to show you how to set up your MultiModem EDGE wireless modem. For information on operating and configuring your modem see the User Guide, which is available on the MultiModem CD and the Multi-Tech Web site. See the Multi-Tech Web site for the lastest version of user documentation. General Safety The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications.
MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem • There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your MultiModem in the vicinity of inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately protected. • Operation of the MultiModem in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.
MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem Activate Your Wireless Account Multi-Tech – A Certified National Activation Agent Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. is a certified national activation agent for Cingular and Sprint wireless. For more information about available data plans and to purchase and activate a wireless data account, contact Multi-Tech at 888-288-5470. Pre-Configured Multi-Tech Products Each Multi-Tech wireless product has been pre-configured to operate on a wireless network.
MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem Hook up the Antenna, Serial Cable, and Power • Antenna. Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector (see the User Guide for antenna/RF specifications). • Serial Cable. Connect one end of the serial cable to the modem and the other end to a PC. • Power. Plug the power supply into the wireless MultiModem. For standard transformer power supply: ∗ Connect the AC cord and its transform block. ∗ Connect the AC cord plug into the main power outlet.
MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem Note For automotive applications, you can use permanent “+” or key-switched “+” according to the type of application. Connect the power supply to its source (for example, in a mobile situation, to the vehicle’s DC fuse/terminal block). Warning Do not connect your wireless modem directly to a vehicle’s battery for your power source. Doing so may cause power spikes. If you wish to use the battery as a power source, add a filtering device to the DC input.
MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem Modem Driver Installation Compatibility: The wireless modem is compatible with Windows 2000/2003+, Windows XP, and Linux. Windows: To load the MultiModem wireless modem’s Windows driver onto your PC, select the Control Panel’s Phone and Modem Options option. During this installation, you will be required to browse the MultiModem CD to load the modem’s INF file. This file is located at the root directory on the MultiModem CD.
