MultiModem® Wireless EDGE, GPRS, CDMA Modems with Ethernet Interface Quick Start Guide
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MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Introduction The purpose of this guide is to cover safety concepts, the basic connections, and general setup of the Multi-Tech wireless MultiModem with Ethernet interface. For detailed information see the User Guide which is available on the MultiModem CD accompanying your wireless product and on the Multi-Tech Web site. Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product documentation.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface 3. 4. 5. 6. “WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Substitution of Components may Impair Suitability for Class I, Division 2”. “WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Do not Disconnect Equipment Unless Power has been switched off or the area is known to be Non-hazardous”.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Ship Kit Contents Unbundled Package Bundled Package Modem with Not Accessories Modem with Accessories 1 modem 1 modem 1 fused DC power cable 1 power supply cable 4 rubber feet for flat (varies) surface mounting 4 rubber feet for flat 1 Quick Start Guide surface mounting 1 antenna 1 MultiModem CD 1 Quick Start Guide Note: You must supply 1 MultiModem CD an antenna. Note: See the User Guide for antenna specifications.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Connect the Antenna, Ethernet, and Power • Antenna. Connect a suitable antenna to SMA connector. An antenna is supplied with the bundled package ship kit. If you purchase a single unit, you must supply your own antenna. See the User Guide for antenna/RF specifications. • Ethernet. Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the 10/100 jack to an internal network switch or hub. • Power.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Fused DC Power Connection • Connect the fused DC power cable to the DC power source on the vehicle or machine in which you are mounting the modem. Be sure the GND connection is correct. • Connect red wire to + (positive) and black wire to – (negative). Note: For automotive application: according to the type of application, you can use permanent “+” or key-switched “+”.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface ∗ Check Obtain IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically. If you check these, then the DHCP function obtains the IP Address automatically from the Ethernet wireless modem, or ∗ Check Use the Following IP Address and Use the Following DNS Server Address. If you check these, then enter the following addresses: IP Address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.2.1 Specify a DNS Server. For example, 205.171.3.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface 4. Open the Command Window and Access Modem Mode You must be in modem mode in order to enter AT Commands. • From the workstation, open the command window by clicking the Start button and selecting Run. • Type CMD to open the command window. Click OK. • When the command window opens, type: Telnet 192.168.2.1 5000 Note: 5000 is the port number. • At Login, enter the user name admin. • At Password, enter the password admin.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Type AT+WMBS=,. Press Enter. For , enter the option you desire: 4 = Dual-band mode 850/1900MHz 5 = Dual-band mode 900/1800MHz For , enter the option you desire: 0 = The modem will have to be reset to start on the specified band(s). This is the default. 1 = The modem restarts immediately on the specified band(s). Example: AT+WMBS=4,0. Press Enter. Exiting Modem Mode 1. 2. 3.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Configure the Ethernet Interface Using the Web Management Software You are now ready to configure the Ethernet interface. This is accomplished by using the modem's factory-installed Web Management software. The software is accessed through a Web Browser. 1. From the workstation, open a Web Browser. Type the default Gateway Address: http://192.168.2.1 2. Login After entering the Address, the Login screen displays.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface The Setup Wizard Screen The following is a screen shot of the Setup Wizard. Using this screen saves you time so that you are not entering the same information several screens; the data entered here defaults to the other screens. IP Configuration IP Address – The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP address. Mask – The default is 255.255.255.0 DNS – Enter the primary DNS IP address for the system. The default is 0.0.0.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Idle Time Out – Sets the amount of time the PPP link stays active before disconnecting. Setting the value to zero causes the link to stay active continuously. Dial Number – Enter the dial number. This number connects you to the Internet. For GPRS and EDGE, the number is *99***1#. For CDMA, the number is #777 APN – The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your wireless service provider. Init String – 5 modem initialization strings are allowed.
MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface Setting Time and Date The date and time must be set using the Web Management software. The time and date set in IP Setup will not be correct unless the SNTP client is enabled and you have a live Internet connection. See SNTP Client in User Guide for more details. Shutdown Caution Never unplug the power until after you have performed the Save & Restart process when changing settings.
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