User guide

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description
6 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem rCell User Guide
The front panel contains Power and Status LEDs, two Ethernet LEDs, two modem LEDs, and three signal LEDs. The Power
LED indicates that DC power is present and the Status LED blinks when the unit is functioning normally. The two Ethernet LEDs
indicate transmit and receive activity and connection speed of 10 or 100Mbps on the Ethernet link. The two modem LEDs
indicate carrier detection and link status. The three signal LEDs display the signal strength level of the wireless connection. The
SIM door on the right side of the router provides access to the SIM card holder on the H3 version.
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. If it is not lit, the Ethernet is linked at 10 Mbps.
CD
Carrier Detect. Lit when data connection has been established.
LS
Link Status Dependent on Model
H3 Version
EV1 Version
Permanently On: Powered on and
connected, but not transmitting or
receiving.
Slow flashing state (5 Seconds)
Powered on searching for a connection.
Fast flashing state (0.3 seconds)
Transmitting and receiving.
Permanently On: Not registered on network.
Flashing states:
200 ms on/2 sec off
Registered on network.
200 ms on/600 ms off
Registered on the network and communications in progress
100 ms on/200 ms off
Software downloaded is either corrupted or non-compatible (“bad
software”)
Signal
ALL OFF - Unit is off, not registered on network, or extremely weak signal (0 < = RSSI < 6).
1 Bar “ON” – Very weak signal (7 < = RSSI <14)
1 Bar and 2 Bar “ON” – Weak signal (15 < = RSSI <23)
1 Bar, 2 Bar, and 3 Bar “ON” – Good signal (24 <= RSSI > = 31)
Unbundled Package with
No Accessories
Bundled Package
with Accessories
1 router
1 Quick Start Guide
Note: You must supply mounting screws,
AC or DC power supply, and an antenna.
1 router
1 antenna
1 Ethernet cable
1 power supply
1 Quick Start Guide
Note: You must supply mounting screws.
Note: If required, your wireless provider will supply the SIM card.