MultiConnect™ AW Analog-to-Wireless Converter User Guide
Copyright and Technical Support MultiConnect™ AW User Guide Analog-to-Wireless Converter MT100A2W & MT100A2W-G S000467A, Revision A Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from MultiTech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Contents CHAPTER 1 – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 4 Product Description.................................................................................................................................. 4 Features ................................................................................................................................................... 4 AT Command Information ......................................
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Product Description The MultiConnect™ AW analog-to-Wireless converter is a convenient turnkey solution that allows legacy equipment with built-in analog modems to connect to a cellular network. By emulating the traditional dial-up PSTN network and using a cellular modem, the affordable MultiConnect AW converter gives new life to devices currently using traditional analog dial-up communications.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Safety Dial Port Caution The dial port is not designed to be connected to a Public Telecommunications Network (PSTN/phone line) or used outside the building. General Safety The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications. “Fixed” means that the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another location.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Front Panel The front panel is designed with a Power indicator and four Dial indicators on both models. The MT100A2W-G model also has five wireless modem LEDs, three Signal strength LEDs, and a SIM door. The Power LED lights when power is applied to the unit. The four analog signal LEDs (Dial) display the activity of the analog modem port.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Specifications MT100A2W-G Category Description Performance GPRS; Class 10 Band, Frequency Quad-band, GSM/GPRS, 850/900/1800/1900M Hz Packet Data Class 10, full PBCCH Support, coding schemes CS1-4, Mobile station Class B Circuit-Switched Data Asynchronous, non-transparent up to 14.4Kbps (V.110) Data Format For Serial Interface - Asynchronous, 8-N-1, Fixed 115K bps Flow Control Hardware flow control SIM Connector Standard 1.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications MT100A2W Category Description Command Connector DE9 (female connector) Modem Connector DE9 Dial Connector RJ11 Power Connector 2.5mm miniature screw-on Voltage Range 9V to 32VDC @ 400mA Power Requirements* Typical: 0.156A @ 9V @ 1.404W 0.078A @ 20V @ 1.560W 0.053A @ 32V @ 1.696W Dimensions 7” W x 1.24”H x 2.79”D .
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications RF Specifications GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Frequency RX 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1800 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz Frequency TX 824 to 849 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz RF Power Stand 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Account Activation for Wireless Products Please refer to the wireless account activation notice included with your unit and located on the MultiConnect CD. Choose the one for your wireless network provider and follow the directions to activate your account. Insert the SIM Card into Holder, if Required The MultiConnect requires the power supply connection to begin operation.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Connect the Antenna, Serial Cable, Modem Cable, and Power MT100A2W-G MT100A2W 1. Connect a suitable antenna to the ANT connector on the MT100A2W-G model, (see antenna specifications in Chapter 1). 2. Connect the DE9 connector (9-pin) of the RS232 cable to the COMMAND connector on the unit and connect the other end to serial port on your PC. 3. For the MT100A2W model, connect an RS232 cable, male connector, to the MODEM connector on the back of the unit.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Optional – Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface The modem can be panel mounted with screws spaced according to the measurement shown. Note: Use either #4 or #6 pan head screws for all four mount locations. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect Chapter 3 - Configuration of your MultiConnect The configuration of the MultiConnect varies slightly depending on which unit you are configuring, MT100A2W-G which has the internal GPRS/GSM wireless modem. The MT100A2W requires a Multi-Tech CDMA, RS232 based external modem for its cellular connection. The Cellular Port configuration for the MT100A2W-G has more configuration options than the MT100A2W unit.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect 4. The COM Properties screen is displayed. Change the default Bits per second: window from 2400 to 115200. Click the Apply button and then OK. Login 1. The Login screen is displayed. Enter the default password of admin Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect 2. What would you like this port to do? Screen is displayed. Enter Selection => _ Enter A and press OK Device Configuration Initial configuration of the MultiConnect AW could involve just the Cellular Port menu which is dependent on cellular network that you are connecting to. The Device Configuration main menu changes depending on the cellular network.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect Cellular Port Configuration The Cellular Port configuration is dependent on the cellular network, a GPRS Cellular network is the default cellular network for MT100A2W-G units and contains the most options to configure. When the Cellular Port is set to GSM on the MT100A2W-G units, the number of configuration options are reduced. When a MT100A2W unit determines that there is no internal wireless modem, the Device Configuration menu changes to a CDMA network.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect 4. The Wireless Band is set depending on the region of the world the unit is set up for, e.g., 850/1900MHz for NAM. Wireless Band Option Default Selection This option is default depending on the region of the world the unit is set up for, e.g., 900/1800MHz for Europe. 0) dual-band 850/1900 MHz 1) dual-band 900/1800 MHz K) Wireless Band 5. Configure options L thru N dependent on your Access Point Name (APN) Server requirements. APN Dependent Option 6.
Chapter 3 – Configuration of your MultiConnect CDMA Cellular Network Configuration When an external Multi-Tech CDMA modem is connected to the MODEM port of a MT100A2W unit and the unit is powered up, the Device Configuration menus will default to a CDMA Cellular Network. 1. The CDMA Cellular Port menu is displayed. 2. Configure options A thru D depending on your CDMA cellular network. CDMA Network Dependent 3.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Chapter 4 – Device Configuration The Device Configuration menu displays seven main menu options and navigational selections such as Main Menu, Save & Exit, etc. The numbered options are the configurable options and the alphabetical options are the navigational selections. The Enter option to modify => at the bottom of the menu is your selection field. Each numbered option in the Device Configuration menu has its own sub-menu with the individual settings for that option.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration Network Dependent Option Default Description A) GPRS or GSM GPRS The GPRS or GSM option is based on the SIM installed in the unit. 1) GPRS option requires a packet switched cellular network. B) Protocol TCP Client 1) TCP Client option is an internet protocol intended to get data from one network device to another. 2) Telnet option is a client communication.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration Port Dependent Option Default Description E) Local Port 23 Local Port is the port that the MultiConnect AW listens on for inbound traffic. F) Remote Port 0 Remote Port is the IP port that the remote device listens on. When you change the Remote Port, it becomes the new default port. G) Remote IP none Remote IP is the IP address of the device you are connecting to for outbound.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GPRS Cellular Port Configuration MultiConnect AW Security Option Default Selection O) PhyTimeout (Min) 15 Min The Physical Time out option is a time limit in which the MultiConnect AW will drop the connection to the cellular network if no activity is sensed on the network. The range is zero to 255 minutes, with 0 disabling the time out. The default is 15 minutes. Normally, this option should be left in the default value.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration GSM Cellular Port Configuration Network Dependent Option Default Description A) GPRS or GSM GPRS The GPRS or GSM option is based on the SIM installed in the unit. GSM option requires a circuit switched cellular network. B) Protocol PassThru This option defaults to PassThru and there are no additional selections. Wireless Band Option Default Selection This option is default depending on the region of the world the unit is set up for, e.g., 850/1900MHz for NAM.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration CDMA Cellular Port Configuration When an external Multi-Tech CDMA modem is connected to the MODEM port of a MT100A2W unit and the unit is powered up, the Device Configuration menus will default to a CDMA Cellular Network. Network Dependent Option Default Description A) CDMA CDMA No selection B) Protocol TCPClient 1) TCPClient option is an internet protocol intended to get data from one network device to another. 2) Telnet option is a client communication.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration CDMA Cellular Port Configuration Port Dependent Option Default Description E) Local Port 23 Local Port is the port that the MultiConnect AW listens on for inbound traffic. F) Remote Port 0 Remote Port is the IP port that the remote device listens on. When you change the Remote Port, it becomes the new default port. G) Remote IP none Remote IP is the IP address of the device you are connecting to for outbound.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Cellular Port Configuration View or Change Phone Number/IP Conversion Table The Phone Number/IP Conversion Table allows you to look up an IP address using an analog (PSTN) phone number. The Phone Number/IP Conversion Table allows for 5 entries. When a dialed number matches one of those in the table, the default Remote Port and Remote IP options in the Cellular Port menu are overridden during this call.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Analog (PSTN) Port Configuration Option Default Selection A) Modem Initialization String ““ The Modem Initialization String allows you to enter initialization commands into the internal analog modem. B) Modem Settings V34,33600 The Modem Settings option allows you to reconfigure the internal analog modem. By selecting option B, a submenu is displayed allowing you change the baud rate, flow control, etc. Refer to the PSTN Modem Settings menu below.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Analog (PSTN) Modem Settings PSTN Modem Settings The PSTN Modem Settings menu allow you to reconfigure the customer’s analog modem. The seven options are described in the table below. PSTN Modem Settings Option Default Selection A) Rate 33600 The Rate is the maximum speed of the customer’s analog modem. The options are: A) 56000 B) 33600 C) 28800 D) 14400 E) 12000 F) 9600 G) 4800 H) 2400 I) 2200 J) 1200 K)300.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration System Login Option Description A) No Login The No Login option allows you to gain access to the MultiConnect AW without logging into the device. B) Login Required Login Required option requires that you login to the MultiConnect AW before gaining access to the device. C) Change PassWord The Change PassWord option allows you to change the pass word of the MultiConnect AW device. The default password is admin. All lower case letters. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Timers Option Default Selection A) Menu Inactivity Timer 30 (sec) The Menu Inactivity Timer is a time limit on how long a menu is displayed with no activity. This inactivity time is displayed in seconds. Zero seconds disables the timer. B) No Signal Reset Timer * 300 (sec) The MultiConnect AW resets itself if it can not find a signal strong enough to establish a wireless connection. This timer is displayed in seconds. Zero seconds disables timer.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Setup Email The email function is to send the network assigned public IP address and user assigned local port number to the recipient email address. This email is used for inbound only. The IP address and port number sent in this email are displayed after the last option in the Cellular Settings menu and above the @ Main Menu option.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration Reset Parameters to Default Option Are you sure you want to reset ALL parameters back to Defaults? Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect AW User Guide Description This option requires either a yes or no.
Chapter 4 – Device Configuration System Reboot Option Are you sure you want to reboot the unit? Description This option requires either a yes/no or y/n. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance 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 31 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 design
Appendix B – WEEE Statement Appendix B - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 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 C – China ROHS Appendix C – ROHS HT/TS Substance Concentration 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.
