MultiModem® rCell Intelligent Wireless Router User Guide
MultiModem® rCell User Guide Intelligent Wireless Router MTCBA-Xx-EN2 , MTCBA-Xx-EN2-GP S000485G, Revision G 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. Copyright © 2013 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7 Related Documentation .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................................
Contents Setting Up the Account to Enable Remote Configuration ............................................................................................. 33 Chapter 3 - Using the WEB Management Software .......................................................................................... 34 Software Interface Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 34 Menu Bar Overview .........................
Contents PPP, Power-On Configuration Parameters .................................................................................................................... 58 PPP, Modem Commands Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 59 Modem AT Commands Configuration Group ................................................................................................................
Contents Statistics & Logs > Service Status ................................................................................................................................... 88 Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Client Live Log ................................................................................................................... 88 Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Server Live Log ..................................................................................................................
This User Guide describes the MultiModem® rCell intelligent wireless routers with an Ethernet II interface. You can configure the MultiModem rCell Router 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 – Product Overview Related Documentation The following table describes additional documentation for each model. Model Additional Documentation MultiModem MTCBA-E1-EN2 (EDGE) You can configure the MultiModem MTCBA-E1-EN2 wireless router using the EDGE AT Commands. For more information refer to the Reference Guide for the MultiModem Wireless EDGE Modems, part number S000474x. MultiModem MTCBA-G2-EN2 (GPRS) You can configure the MultiModem MTCBA-G2-EN2 wireless modem using the GPRS AT Commands.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview RF Interference Issues Follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference. Follow the safety advice given below. ● Switch OFF your wireless device when in an aircraft. Using cellular telephones in an aircraft may endanger aircraft operation, disrupt the cellular network, and is illegal.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Vehicle Safety ● Do not use your device while driving, unless equipped with a correctly installed vehicle kit allowing HandsFree Operation. ● Respect national regulations on the use of cellular telephones in vehicles. ● If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, operating the wireless device could interfere with the vehicle’s electronics. To avoid such problems, use qualified personnel to install the device.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview LED Indicators Power Indicates presence of DC power when lit. Status The LED is a solid light when the rCell is booting up, saving the configuration, restarting, or updating the firmware. When the Status LED begins to blink, the router is ready. LNK Link. Blinks when there is transmit and receive activity on the Ethernet link. It shows a steady light when there is a valid Ethernet connection. SPD Speed. Lit when the Ethernet is linked at 100 Mbps.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Package Contents This section describes items in the MultiModem rCell package. Your wireless provider supplies the SIM card. Unbundled Package with No Accessories 1 router Note: You supply mounting screws, AC or DC power supply, and an antenna. Bundled Package with Accessories 1 router 1 antenna 1 Ethernet cable 1 RS-232 cable 1 power supply Note: You supply mounting screws.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Specifications MTCBA-E1-EN2 General Standards Frequency Bands EDGE: E-GPRS Class 12 GPRS: Multislot Class 12 Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Speed Packet Data* Circuit Swithed Data EDGE: E-GPRS up to 240 Kbps, coding scheme MCS1-9, mobile station Class B, LLC layer, 4 time slots GPRS: Full PBCCH support, coding scheme 1-4, mobile station Class B Up to 14.4 Kbps, non-transparent Physical Description Dimensions Weight (Device Only) 2.93 in x 7.0 in x 1.24 in 7.44 cm x 17.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview GPS Accuracy Open Sky TTFF Sensitivity Tracking Protocol Position 2.5m CEP, Velocity 0.1 m/sec Hot start 1 second Cold start 29 seconds Reacquistion <1s -165 dBm NMEA-0183, V3.01, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG MTCBA-C1-EN2 General Standards Frequency Bands CDMA2000 1xRTT Dual band 800/1900 MHz Speed Packet Data* Circuit Switched Data Up to 153.6 Kbps forward and reverse IS-95A, IS-95B up to 14.4 Kbps forward and reverse Physical Description Dimensions Weight 2.93 in x 7.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview MTCBA-G2-EN2 General Standards Frequency Bands GPRS Class 10 Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Speed Packet Data* Circuit Switched Data Up to 85.6 Kbps, coding schemes CS1 to CS4 Up to 14.4 Kbps transparent and non-transparent Physical Description Dimensions Weight 2.93 in x 7.0 in x 1.24 in 7.44 cm x 17.78 cm x 3.15 cm 0.75 lbs 0.340 Kg Connectors Antenna Connector SIM Holder LAN Connector RS232 Connector Power Connector 50 ohm SMA (female connector) Standard 1.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview GPS Accuracy Open Sky TTFF Sensitivity Tracking Protocol Position 2.5m CEP, Velocity 0.1 m/sec Hot start 1 second Cold start 29 seconds Reacquistion <1s -165 dBm NMEA-0183, V3.01, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG * UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by power supply. UL Certification does not apply or extend to an ambient above 40° C and has not been evaluated by UL for ambient greater than 40° C. ** UL has evaluated this device for use in ordinary locations only.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Certifications and Compliance EMC Compliance Radio Compliance Safety Compliance Network Compliance FCC Part 15 EN55022 Class B EN55024 FCC Part 22, 24, 27 RSS132, 133, 139 EN301 489-1 EN489-3 (GPS models only) EN301 489-7 EN301 489‐24 EN301 511 UL/cUL 60950-1 2nd Ed IEC60950-1 2nd Ed am.1 PTCRB AT&T GPS Accuracy Open Sky TTFF Sensitivity Tracking Protocol Position 2.5m CEP, Velocity 0.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview MTCBA-EV2-EN2 General Standards Frequency Bands EV-DO Rev A backwards compatible to EV-DO Rev 0 and CDMA2000 1xRTT Dual band 800/1900 MHz Speed Packet Data* Circuit Switched Data Peak download 3.1 Mbps Peak upload 1.8 Mbps IS-95A, IS-95B up to 14.4 Kbps forward and reverse Physical Description Dimensions Weight 2.93 in x 7.0 in x 1.24 in 7.44 cm x 17.78 cm x 3.15 cm 0.75 lbs 0.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview RF Specifications GSM 850 EGSM 900 CDMA 800 CDMA 1900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Frequency RX 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1800 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz 869 to 894 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz Frequency TX 824 to 849 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz 824 to 849 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz RF Power Stand 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.5% duty cycle 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview MTCBA-G2-EN2 Sleep Typical Maximum Peak TX 0.163A, 1.5W 0.240A, 2.2W 0.340A, 3.0W 1.300A 0.082A, 1.6W 0.114A, 2.3W 0.153A, 3.1W 0.518A 0.055A, 1.8W 0.077A, 2.5W 0.100A, 3.2W 0.343A Sleep Typical Maximum Peak TX 0.195A, 1.8W 0.285A, 2.6W 0.408A, 3.7W 2.25A 0.099A, 2.0W 0.136A, 2.7W 0.183A, 3.7W 0.960A 0.066A, 2.1W 0.093A, 3.0W 0.120A, 3.8W 0.650A Sleep Typical Maximum Peak TX Peak Rst (Inrush) 0.170A, 1.58W 0.183A, 1.70W 0.281A, 2.60W 1.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview MTCBA-H5-EN2-GP GSM850 Sleep Typical Maximum Peak TX Peak Rst (Inrush) 0.178A, 1.64W 0.183A, 1.69W 0.281A, 2.59W 1.35A 3.10 0.089A, 1.78W 0.109A, 2.18W 0.155A, 3.10W 0.630A 3.01 0.060A, 1.92W 0.072A, 2.30W 0.102A, 3.26W 0.412A 2.45 Sleep Typical Maximum Peak TX Peak Rst (Inrush) 0.178A, 1.64W 0.315A, 2.91W 0.450A, 4.14W 0.570A 3.10 0.089A, 1.78W 0.139A, 2.78W 0.197A, 3.94W 0.288A 3.01 0.060A, 1.92W 0.091A, 2.91W 0.130A, 4.16W 0.144A 2.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview EV-DO Sleep Typical Maximum 0.0465A, 2.27W 0.370A, 3.40W 0.780A, 7.13W 0.125A, 2.50W 0.220A, 4.40W 0.374A, 7.48W 0.238A, 7.62W 0.145A, 4.64W 0.385A, 7.62W 9 volts 20 volts 32 volts Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that the customer incorporate a 10% buffer into their power source when determining product load. Cellular Information Antenna System for Cellular Devices The cellular/wireless performance depends on the implementation and antenna design.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Antenna Loss Free space not to exceed -3dB TRP/TIS The total radiated power (TRP) at the antenna shall be no less than +21/20 dBm for PCS/CELL channels respectively, and the total isotropic sensitivity (TIS) at the antenna shall be no less than -104/104 dBm for PCS/CELL channels respectively.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview GSM Antenna Requirements/Specifications Frequency Range 824 – 960 MHz / 1710 – 1990 MHz Impedance 50 Ohms VSWR VSWR shall not exceed 2.0:1 at any point across the bands of operation Typical Radiated Gain 3 dBi on azimuth plane Radiation Omni-directional Polarization Vertical Antenna Loss Free space not to exceed -3db TRP/TIS Including cable loss the total radiated power (TRP) at the antenna shall be no less than +22/24.
Chapter 1 – Product Overview RS232 9-Pin Functions of the Female End Connector The following table explains the pin functions. External Power Signal Pin 1 CD Pin 2 RX Pin 3 TX Pin 4 DTR Pin 5 GND Pin 6 DSR* Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 RI Serial Cable IN/OUT O O I I -O I O O Female Connector Note: The DSR signal on pin 6 is always asserted by the router.
Inserting the SIM Card into Holder, for GSM Network Access 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. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two SIM door screws and remove the SIM door. Note: When changing a SIM, ensure that power is removed from the unit. 2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router 6. Screw on the power lead from the power supply module into the power connection on the router. Plug the power supply into your power source. Using Optional Direct DC Power 1. Screw-on the DC power cable to the power connector on the router. 2. Then attach the two wires at the other end of the DC power cable to a DC fuse/terminal block in which you are mounting the router. 3.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router Optional – Attaching the Router to a Flat Surface Before you mount your router to a permanent surface, verify signal strength. For more information, 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.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router 2. Right-click Local Area Connection. From the menu that appears, select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window opens. 3. Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]. 4. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router Note: If this window displays your current IP configuration, it is recommended that you record this information for future reference. This information is handy, for example, if you want to return the computer to its original settings. Setting a Static IP Address To set a static IP address: 1. Select Use the following IP address. 2. In the IP address field type the IP address of the computer, for example 192.168.2.x.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router Configuring Ethernet Interface You use the router's factory-installed Web Management software to configure the Ethernet interface. Access this software using a Web browser. 1. Ensure that the Status LED is blinking, indicating that the router is ready. 2. On the computer, open a Web browser 3. In the browser’s address field, type the default Gateway Address: http://192.168.2.1 4. After entering the Address, the Login page opens. a.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router 2. The Wizard Setup page opens, where a minimum router configuration is provided. The table that follows describes the basic parameters you need to set before you can connect to the Internet. IP Configuration IP Address Mask DNS PPP Configuration PPP Dial-on-Demand Idle Time Out Dial Number APN Init String PPP Authentication Authentication Type Username Password The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, type a new IP address. The default is 255.255.255.
Chapter 2 – Installing the Router Verifying Signal Strength This section describes how to verify signal strength by using telnet to communicate directly with the modem. Before You Begin ● Ensure that the Status LED is blinking, indicating that the router is ready. ● Ensure that PPP is disabled. To verify signal strength: 1. Use one of the following methods to open a command prompt: ● From the Start menu, select Run. In the Open window, enter cmd and then press ENTER.
This chapter describes how to configure the router by using the Web Management software. Software Interface Overview This section explains the menu structure and the navigation buttons of the router’s Web Management software. Menu Bar Overview You can select the following items from the menu bar: IP Setup PPP Networks & Services Packet Filters GRE Tunnels DHCP Server IPSec Sets up a General Configuration, HTTP, DDNS, SNTP, Static Routes, and Remote Configuration.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Overview of the Web Management Software’s Interface Menu bar Submenu title Submenu list Navigation bar Page name Navigation bar Home To return to the home page, click Home. Wizard Setup To use the Wizard Setup tool for quick set up of your MultiModem, click Wizard Setup. This tool helps you configure basic settings needed to run the rCell Router. Logout To log out of the software, click Logout. You return to the login screen.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Submenus The submenus display on the left side of the page. The following table lists the submenu selections under each main menu category.
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Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software General Configuration Group In the General Configuration group , set the general system-based parameters. Date The system date: MM/DD/YYYY Time HH:MM:SS. A real time clock is part of SNTP to display proper time. IP Configuration Group Use the IP Configuration group to configure the Ethernet interface. If desired see Appendix A for a table of commonly supported subnets. IP Address (Default is 192.168.2.1), Mask (Default 255.255.255.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Auto Reboot Timer Configuration Group Auto Reboot Timer: Enter the hours that lapse between each automatic reboot. The default of zero deactivates the timer. Range is 0 to 999. Telnet Configuration Group Enables or disables the Telnet port. The default is Enable. This is specifically for telnet port 23 for technical support debug. You can still access the integrated cellular modem using port 5000 when this is disabled.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software IP Setup, HTTP Configuration Parameters HTTP Configuration Group HTTP Port Enter the port number on which the HTTP server listens for requests. The default is 80. HTTP Time-0ut Set the HTTP session in seconds. The default is 120 seconds. Authentication Group Use the Authentication group to change the user name and password.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software IP Setup, DDNS Configuration Parameters DDNS (Dynamic Domain Naming System) allows you to have a static domain name with a dynamic IP address. When the dynamic IP address changes, it is submitted to the DDNS server. Here, the domain name is updated to point to the new IP address. You must register with a DDNS server to use this feature. General Group This section describes the parameters that you can configure in the General group.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Authentication Group This section describes the parameters that you can configure in the Authentication group. Username Enter the Username of the person who can access the DDNS Server. Default is NULL. You received your username when you registered with the DDNS service. Password Enter the Password of the user who can access the DDNS Server. Default is NULL. You received your password when you registered with the DDNS service.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software IP Setup, SNTP Configuration Parameters General Configuration Group 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 that the SNTP Client contacts to update the time. No default. Polling Time Enter the time, in minutes, after which the SNTP client requests the server to update the time. Default is 300 minutes.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Daylight Configuration Group Daylight Saving Daylight Saving Offset Enable or disable Daylight Saving mode. The default is Enable. Set the offset to use during Daylight Saving mode. Default is +60 minutes. Enter the time in + / - minutes . Daylight Saving Start Time Group Start Ordinal Set the start ordinal to use during Daylight Saving mode. Options are first, second, third, fourth and last. Default is second.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Add Static Routes Group IP packets destined for the network indicated in the drop down list are routed to the IP address in field pointed to by the arrow. You can define the networks in the drop down list under the ‘Networks & Services’ tab. The Static Route page does not display until the network is defined under Networks & Services. Static Route: Select a static route from the drop down list, and then click Add.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software IP Setup, GPS Configuration Parameters An rCell unit with a –GP build option enables the GPS Configuration. The –GP option allows you to configure forwarding of NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) sentences from the built in GPS receiver to a device connected to the serial port or over the network to a remote host. The TCP Server, TCP/UDP Client and Serial Port Dump can be enabled simultaneously.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Remote Configuration Group The Remote Configuration group allows the device to connect to a remote server using the IP and port information for uploading GPS data. TCP/UDP Client Enable or disable the TCP/UDP Client and defines the protocol of the client. The defaults are Disable and TCP. Remote Host Displays the IP address and port number of the Remote Host.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software TCP Client Example with password write: "PASSWORD\r\n" read: "clientpasswd\r\n" write: "OK\r\n" read: "&&rcell$GPGGA,193038.002,4505.9798,N,09311.7646,W,1,10,1.0,230.2,M,-29.0,M,,0000*6B\r\n" read: "&&rcell$GPGSA,A,3,13,07,03,05,19,06,23,08,16,10,,,1.8,1.0,1.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software PPP, PPP Configuration Parameters NAT Configuration Group NAT: Enable or disable NAT (Network Address Translation). The default is Enable. Note: For routing to take effect, enable then save the configuration. Enabling NAT Your LAN can use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic. The router with NAT does the simple IP routing between the LAN interface and the WAN interface.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Disabling NAT The router functions without performing any address translation on the packets passing through it. Masquerading of packets originating from the LAN is disabled. Address translation of packets arriving from the WAN is also disabled. Any DNAT Configuration previously setup in the DNAT Configuration screen is disabled. This prevents the user from adding any DNAT rules, which if allowed defeat the purpose of enabling Routing.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Dial Prefix: Set the modem dial prefix. The default is ATDT. Connect String: Set the modem Connect String. The default is CONNECT. APN: Enter the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is assigned by your wireless service provider. Init String 1-4: Configure the modem init strings. You can set up to 4 modem initialization strings. Baud Rate: The Baud Rate option is only displayed on certain models and is set at 230.4K, by default.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software PPP, Wakeup-on-Call Parameters The Wakeup-on-Call feature allows the router to wake up and initiate a connection when there is an incoming call or LAN activity. . The Wakeup-on-Call feature reduces the cost incurred when a router is online and available 24/7. If you desire 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 wake up the router.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Init Strings: Configure the router initialization strings. These init strings need to be specific to the integrated cellular modem. Some initialization may be required for the integrated cellular modem to accept SMS for ‘Wakeup on Call’. Init-num can range from 1-5. The default is NULL. Refer to the following table for examples of Init Strings depending on model.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Caller ID Configuration Group Add “Wakeup on Call” Caller ID: To add Caller ID to the Wakeup-on-Call function, enter the Caller ID that can wake up the router. Enter ‘RING’ (all Caps) to wake up on any call. Enter a CID phone number or an SMS message. Ensure the SMS message string does not contain any spaces between words. After entering the Caller ID, click the Add button. The Caller ID displays at the bottom of the page. You can enter any number of IDs.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 3. On the PPP > Wakeup-on-Call screen, configure the following parameters: ● Wakeup-on-Call Configuration Select Enable for Wakeup-on-Call. ● Set the Time Delay. You can use the 10 second default. Enter the Init Strings from the model dependent table described in the Wakeup-on-Call Configuration. 4. To save the changes made on this page, click Submit. ● Caller ID Configuration Enter an SMS to add to the Caller ID list.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Example 2 – Determine if the router Is Supporting Incoming Calls and Caller ID 1. On the PPP > PPP Configuration page, make sure that PPP is Disabled. 2. On the PPP > Wakeup-on-Call screen, make sure that Wakeup-on-Call is Disabled. 3. To open a command prompt, from the Start button and select Run. 4. Type CMD to open the command window. Click OK. 5. When the command window opens, telnet to the router. Note: 5000 is the router port number. d.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 2. On the PPP > Wakeup-on-Call screen, set up the following parameters: Wakeup-on-Call Configuration ● Select Enable for Wakeup-on-Call. ● Set the Time Delay to 3 seconds. You can use the 10 second default. ● Ensure all Init Strings are empty. ● Submit Button Click the Submit button to save these settings. ● Caller ID Configuration 3. ● Enter the string RING to the Caller ID list. ● Click the Add Button to save the string to the Caller ID list.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software 2. To save the changes, click Submit. 3. On the PPP > Wakeup-on-Call screen, set up the following parameters: Wakeup-on-Call Configuration ● Select Enable for Wakeup-on-Call. ● Set the Time Delay. You can use the 10 second default. ● Enter the Init Strings: ● To set Wakeup Init String 1 type AT+CLIP=1. ● To save settings, click Submit. Caller ID Configuration ● To add a caller’s ID, to the Caller ID list, type that id. ● Click Add.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software PPP, Modem Commands Parameters You can configure modem commands to allow an external application to query modem information. ● The application can use the URL HTTP://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/modeminfor.html to determine the IP address that is currently assigned to the integrated cellular modem after the PPP connection is established. ● You can also display the results of up to ten AT commands.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Networks & Services, Network Configuration Parameters Network Configuration Group Use this group to add networks or hosts. After you define and add a network, you can delete or edit it by using the table. Configuring the Network Before you configure the network, note the following: ● You cannot edit a Network/Host Name. ● You cannot delete a Network/Host another configuration is using it.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Networks & Services, Service Configuration Parameters Service Configuration Group These parameters let you specify the standard set of well known services available on the system. These services enable the configuration of the user-defined services. You can delete or edit services after defining and adding them. Use the table at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Configuring New Services Before you configure the network, note the following: ● A Service Name cannot be edited. ● A Service cannot be deleted if it is used in another configuration. ● Service changes are reflected in all the configurations in the Web Management software where they are used. ● Services added here are displayed in the following sections: DNAT, Packet Filters. To configure: 1.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Action: Enter the action that the packet filter executes if the rule matches any traffic traversing the firewall. Types of actions defined are: ● Accept: Allows/accepts all packets that match this rule. ● Reject: Blocks all packets that match this rule. The host sending the packet is informed that the packet has been rejected. ● Drop: Blocks all packets that match this rule, but the host is not informed; that is, this is a silent drop.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Packet Filters, DNAT Configuration Parameters DNAT Configuration Group Destination Network Address Translation (DNAT) allows you to place servers within the protected network and make 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 2. To save this configuration, click Add. 3. In the Network & Services > Service Configuration group, define a service name. For this example, the service is a meter. Name – Enter a name for the service (use a name that identifies the service for you). Example: MeterPort Protocol – Select a protocol. Example: tcp or udp S-Port / Client – Enter the source port for this service. Example: 1:65535 D-Port / Server – Enter the destination port for this service.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Packet Filters, Advanced Parameters Connection Tracking Group H323: Enable or disable the forwarding of H323 packets across the firewall. PPTP: Enable or disable PPTP Packet Pass-through (PPTP NAT support). Note: H323 and PPTP are disabled by default. ICMP Configuration Group Use the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) to test the network connections and the firewall. You can also use ICMP for diagnostic purposes.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software GRE Tunnels > GRE Tunnels Tunneling allows the use of a public network to convey data on behalf of two remote private networks. It is also a way to transform data frames to allow them to pass networks with incompatible address spaces or even incompatible protocols. If you want to read more about how this works, see the online Help. GRE Tunnel Configuration Group Tunnel Name: Enter a name for the new tunnel.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software GRE Tunnels > 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 is 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. Add Button: Click Add.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software DHCP Server, Subnet Settings 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: Enable or disable the DHCP server. Subnet: Enter the subnet address.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software DHCP Server > Fixed Addresses 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 is 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 IPSec 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. You can use IPSec 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 IPSec VPN Status: Check the VPN Status checkbox to enable IPSec. Click Save. Add a New Connection Add IKE Connection: Click Add IKE Connection. A page opens where you can configure an IKE connection. Add Manual Connection: Click Add Manual Connection. A page opens where you can configure a manual connection.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Add IKE Connection Add an IKE Connection Connection Name: Type a name for the connection. 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. Authentication Method: Authentication can be done using Pre-Shared Secrets.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Local LAN: Internal subnet of the local security gateway for which the security services are provided. If the router acts as a host, configured as None. Remote Gateway IP: Interface where the IPSec tunnel ends. In the case of a Road Warrior with a Dynamic IP address, configure to ANY. FQDN: FQDN is a Fully Qualified Domain Name that resolves to the Local Wan IP of the router or in the case of GRE/IPSEC, it is used to identify the Wan IP of the remote location.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Add Manual Connection Connection Name: Type name to identify the connection. Compression: Check the compression checkbox to enable IPCOMP, the compression algorithm. Authentication Method: Select the authentication algorithms used for the respective security services. Options are MD5-96 and SHA1-96. Authentication Key: The VPN firewall can use either MD5-96 or SHA1-96 for authentication. For example, MD5-96 with a key of abcdefgh12345678.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Left Next Hop: Next Hop is the address of the next device in a routing table’s path that moves a packet to its destination. You can configure this setting or leave it 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. The selection is based on the Left and Right IP. Local WAN IP: Select the Interface to initiate the IPSec tunnel (Left Security Gateway).
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Serial-Port, Serial Port Settings Parameters Serial-Port Configuration Group Serial-Port Configuration lets you configure the serial terminal connected to the RS-232 connector DE9 on the back of the unit. Baud Rate: Sets the baud-rate at which the serial terminal is communicating. The default is 115200. Flow Control: Sets the flow control for the serial port. Options are None or RTS-CTS. The default is None. Data Bits: Sets the data bits for the serial port.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software The feature is only supported when the TCP client is enabled. This feature is not supported if you are using a UDP client or if a TCP/UDP Server is enabled. Also, you cannot place an H5 radio (for MTCBA-H5-EN2-xx models) into low power mode. Allows: Determines which items, if any, are placed into low power mode. Select the desired option: ● None ● Processor You can place the processor into low power mode for all models except EN3.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Serial Port, Client Settings Parameters The TCP/UDP client feature enables the router to act as a proxy TCP/UDP client to the serial terminal connected to the DE9, RS232 port on the router thus facilitating the serial terminal to access any TCP/UDP server on the LAN/WAN. Once the session, serial terminal to TCP/UDP server, is opened successfully, it allows two-way traffic between the serial device and the remote server.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Escape Sequence: Set the escape sequence characters at which the connection terminates. Inactivity timeout: Set the inactivity timeout at which the connection terminates. Others: Use to set the other terminating sequences: DTR-toggle or Always-On. DTR-toggle: If DTR status goes low, the connection terminates. Always-On: Sets the terminate sequence as Always-on. Submit Button: Click Submit to save these settings.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Port: Sets the server port. The default is None Connection Terminate By: Sets the connection’s terminate sequence as follows: Escape Sequence: Set the escape sequence characters at which the connection terminates. Inactivity timeout: Set the inactivity timeout at which the connection terminates. Others: The other terminating sequences are: DTR-toggle or Always-On. DTR-toggle: If DTR status goes low, the connection terminates.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Firmware Upgrade Group Use the Firmware Upgrade group to upgrade the firmware for the router. You can find and download all MultiTech firmware upgrades from the Multi-Tech Website. Before you upgrade your firmware, note the following: ● Save your present configuration in case you want to use it again. ● The new firmware is written into flash memory. ● A firmware upgrade takes at least 4 minutes.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Click the Find, Save, or Cancel buttons as desired. Tools, Save Configuration Click this option to save the configuration.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs Statistics & Logs > System Information This is an example of the Statistics & Logs System Information.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > Ethernet This is an example of the Ethernet Statistics & Logs page. It shows Ethernet statistics.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > PPP This is an example of the PPP Statistics & Logs page. It shows PPP statistics when PPP is enabled.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > PPP Trace This is an example of the PPP Trace Statistics & Logs page. It shows the PPP trace messages. Statistics & Logs > DHCP Statistics This is an example of the DHCP Statistics & Logs page. It shows the statistics of DHCP leases. Statistics & Logs > GRE Statistics This page displays the statistics of active tunnels.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > Modem Information This page displays the modem commands set on the PPP > Modem Commands page and also displays the results of the commands. Statistics & Logs > Service Status This page displays the summary of the service status. Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Client Live Log This page displays the TCP/UDP Client Live Log. Statistics & Logs > TCP/UDP Server Live Log This page displays the TCP/UDP Server Live Log.
Chapter 3 – Using the Web Management Software Statistics & Logs > IPSec Live Log This page displays the IPSec Live Log. Statistics & Logs > IPSec Log Traces This page displays the IPSec Log Traces.
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 MultiModem rCell User Guide 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.
Appendix A – Commonly Supported Subnets 255.255.255.248 /29 91 Network Number N.N.N.0 N.N.N.8 N.N.N.16 N.N.N.24 N.N.N.32 N.N.N.40 N.N.N.48 N.N.N.56 N.N.N.64 N.N.N.72 N.N.N.80 N.N.N.88 N.N.N.96 N.N.N.104 N.N.N.112 N.N.N.120 N.N.N.128 N.N.N.136 N.N.N.144 N.N.N.152 N.N.N.160 N.N.N.168 N.N.N.176 N.N.N.184 N.N.N.192 N.N.N.200 N.N.N.208 N.N.N.216 N.N.N.224 Network Number N.N.N.232 N.N.N.240 N.N.N.248 Hosts Available N.N.N.1-6 N.N.N.9-14 N.N.N.17-22 N.N.N.25-30 N.N.N.33-38 N.N.N.41-46 N.N.N.49-54 N.N.N.57-62 N.
Appendix A – Commonly Supported Subnets 255.255.255.252 /30 MultiModem rCell User Guide 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.164 N.N.N.168 N.N.
Appendix A – Commonly Supported Subnets N.N.N.212 N.N.N.216 N.N.N.220 N.N.N.224 N.N.N.228 N.N.N.232 N.N.N.236 N.N.N.240 N.N.N.244 N.N.N.248 N.N.N.252 93 N.N.N.213-214 N.N.N.217-218 N.N.N.221-222 N.N.N.225-226 N.N.N.229-230 N.N.N.233-234 N.N.N.237-238 N.N.N.241-242 N.N.N.245-246 N.N.N.249-250 N.N.N.253-254 N.N.N.215 N.N.N.219 N.N.N.223 N.N.N.227 N.N.N.231 N.N.N.235 N.N.N.239 N.N.N.243 N.N.N.247 N.N.N.251 N.N.N.
Appendix B– Regulatory Information 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 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 li
Appendix B– Regulatory Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement WEEE Directive The WEEE Directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers to takeback 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.
Appendix B– Regulatory Information Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix B– Regulatory Information Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards In accordance with China’s Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech Systems Inc.
Appendix B– Regulatory Information Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) 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.
Index A Access Point Name .......................................................... 32 AH Key ............................................................................ 75 Authentication Algorithms ............................................... 75 Auto Dialout configuration .............................................. 38 Autodiscovery configuration ............................................ 38 B Broadcast timer ................................................................
Index RoHS Compliance ............................................................ 96 Route configuration .......................................................... 44 S Safe password .................................................................. 40 Save configuration in Tools ............................................. 83 Select encryption method ................................................. 75 Server Port........................................................................
