Specifications

Chapter 1 – Universal Socket Connectivity
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Wireless Account Activation
Multi-Tech – A Certified National Activation Agent
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. is a certified national AT&T and Sprint activation agent for AT&T and Sprint wireless. To
obtain 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 an AT&T or Sprint or Verizon wireless
network.
AT&T Account Setup and Activation
Follow these steps to set up a wireless account.
• Contact Multi-Tech to obtain an account.
• Provide your activation agent with the following:
– Your Federal Tax I.D.
– Each modem's 15-character IMEI number located on the modem's label.
Sprint Account Setup and Activation
Follow these steps to set up a wireless account:
• Contact Multi-Tech to obtain an account.
• Provide the activation agent with each modem's 8-character ESN number printed next to the bar code on the
modem.
• Multi-Tech will give you three numbers for each modem. Record these numbers — they are needed in order
to use your modem:
MDN – Your 10-digit phone number
MSID – Another 10-digit number
OTKSL – Your 6-digit lock code, also known as SPC (Service Programming Code)
• Activate the modem by entering the following sequence of AT commands:
AT Command Modem Response Comment
1. AT+WSPC=1,xxxxxx<cr>
OK “xxxxxx” is your programming code (OTKSL)
2. AT+WMDN=nnnnnnnnnn<cr>
OK “nnnnnnnnnn“ is your phone number (MDN)
3. AT+WCMT=1<cr>
OK Modem commits the changes to memory
Wait for 10 seconds before issuing next command
Note: If your MDN and MSID numbers are identical, then you can skip Steps 4, 5, and 6.
4. AT+WSPC=1,xxxxxx<cr>
OK “xxxxxx” is your programming code
5. AT+WIMI=31000ssssssssss<cr>
OK “ssssssssss” is your MSID
6. AT+WCMT=1<cr>
OK Modem commits the changes to memory
Wait for 10 seconds before issuing next command
7. AT+WIOTA=4<cr>
OK This command clears previous IOTA attempts
8. AT+WIOTA=1<cr>
;+WOAP:
“Preparing Data
Services”
OK
This command initiates over-the-air activation.
You must have network reception for this step.
This process takes about 3 minutes to
complete.
Modem Response
When complete, the modem will respond with: +WOAR:”Please Retry”
This response indicates that you should please retry, but you do not need to do so. Your modem should now
be ready for use.
What To Do If You Do Not Receive the "Please Retry" Response
Turn the power off and then on. Repeat Steps 7 and 8
Contacting Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
If you have any questions or problems, contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Technical Support at 800-972-2439
or 763-717-5863.