User guide

Chapter 2 – Installation
16 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide
A Note About the Access Point Name
The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your wireless service provider, but you may have to ask for it. An access
point is an IP network to which a MultiModem rCell Router connects. The Web Management software asks for the APN
on the Wizard Setup screen and the PPP screen.
Important Note About Provider Fees
Your provider will charge you for your data usage. Please check with your provider to make sure you are aware of the
charges.
If you plan to use the router for large amounts of data transfers, Multi-Tech recommends an unlimited data plan with
your account. Multi-Tech will not be responsible for any charges relating to your cellular bill.
Note: Additional features and functions can be set up using the complete Web Management software program,
described in Chapter 3.
6. Click the Submit button.
7. Click the Save & Restart button (located on the Menu bar). The router will reboot.
To communicate directly with the cellular modem to verify signal strength, telnet to the modem.
Note: Ensure that the Status LED is blinking, indicating that the router is ready. Ensure that PPP is disabled before verifying
signal strength.
1. To Telnet to the modem. You can access the modem thru the Run icon or from the Command Prompt:
Click Start I Run icon. In the Open window, enter cmd and then press ENTER.
or
Click Start I All Programs I Accessories I Command Prompt
● In the command window, type telnet 192.168.2.1 5000
● At the Login prompt, type the default user name: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER
● At the Password prompt, type the default password: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER
2. In the command window, type AT+CSQ . The router responds with the received signal strength (rssi).
Signal Strength – RSSI
10 – 31
Sufficient
0 – 9
Weak or Insufficient
99
Insufficient
Once you have a good signal for where you are going to place the router, either refer back to Optional Mounting in this
Chapter if you are permanently mounting your router or continue with Account Activation for Wireless Devices.
Please refer to Multi-Tech‟s Cellular Activation Web site at http://www.multitech.com/activation.go for information on activating
your cellular modem.
Note: If you need remote access to your MultiModem over the Internet for remote configuration, you need to ensure
that your wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated data and fixed or dynamic public IP address in
which they can configure the network to redirect any incoming connection to that predefined IP.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SUBMIT AND SAVE & RESTART
Click the Submit button located at the bottom of most screens in order to save any changes you make.
Then you click the Save & Restart button, located on the Menu bar, in order for your settings to take
effect. Save & Restart does not have to be executed after each screen; you can change and Submit
several screens, and then click Save & Restart.