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MultiModem ® GPRS USB Wireless Modem MTCBA-G-U-F4 User Guide.
2 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide MultiModem® GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Model MTCBA -G-U-F4 S000444C, Revision C Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in w hole or in part, without prior ex pressed w ritten permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 3 Contents Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Speci fications ............................................................................ ...................
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications 4 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Chapter 1 – P r oduct Descript ion and Specif icat ions Product Description The Multi-Tech MultiModem GPRS is an external data/fax/voice wirele ss modem w ith a USB interface.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 5 Safety General Safety The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications 6 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Package Contents Unbundled Package Modem w ith No Accessories Bundled Pac.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 7 General Specifications General Specifications Mechanical Dimensions & Weight 4.3" L x 2.4" W x 0.94" H; 4.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications 8 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Antenna Specifications GSM/EGSM Antenna Requirements/Specifications Frequency Range: 824 – 960 MHz / 1710 – 1990 MHz Impedance: 50 Ohms V S W R : < 2 .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 9 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Chapter 2 – A ct iv at ion and Instal lat ion Activate Your Wireless Account Please see the wireless account Activation Notices lo cated on the MultiModem CD.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 10 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface This is an optional ste p .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 11 Install the Modem Driver Introduction Compatibility: This wireless MultiModem is compatible w ith Windows Operating Sy st ems Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 12 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 5. The next screen prompts you to insert the disc t hat came with your MultiModem. If you have the disc that came with your device, insert it now.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 13 6. At the Brow se for driver software on your computer screen, click the Brow se button. 7. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem CD, then select the Window s_Drivers folder and then the Vista32 folder.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 14 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 9. Installing driver software… screen appears. 10. When the software for this device has been su ccessfully installed screen appears with Windows has finished installing the driv er software for this device: GSM Device .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 15 Installation of the Modem 11. The Found New Hardw are – MultiTech GSM Modem screen appears. If you have the disc that came with your device, insert it now.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 16 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 14. Installing driver software progress screen appears. 15. The softw are for this device has been successfully installed screen appears.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 17 Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Server 2008, XP, 2003 This installation assumes a Windows Server 2008, XP or Window s 2003 operating system.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 18 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 4. The next screen is the Please choose your search and installation options. Ensure that only Include this location in the search is selected.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 19 6. Please w ait while the wizard searches fo r the GSM Modem. T his screen only appears briefly . 7. Please select the best match for y our hardware for the list below .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 20 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 9. At the Completing the Found New Hardw are Wizard – GSM Dev ice screen. Click Finish . Installation of the USB driver is now complete.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 21 2. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears for the MultiTech GSM Modem . 3. Click on Install from a list or specific location (A dvanced) .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 22 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 5. If necessary , Brow se to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem CD, then select the Windows_Driv ers folder and then the XP32 folder.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 23 8. The final Windows Logo Testing screen may appear depending on operating system settings. This screen pertains to the creation of a modem entity in the operating sy stem that accommodates the wireless USB MultiModem.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem 24 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Chapter 3 – Using Y our Wireless Modem Changing the GPRS Band All MultiModem GPRS-F4 wireless modems support quad band (850/1900/900/1800 MHz).
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 25 Verifying Signal Strength Using HyperTerminal , type AT+ C SQ The modem responds with the received signal strength (rssi). The modem responds with the received signal str ength (rssi) and the channel bit error rate (ber).
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem 26 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Establishing a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection A Circuit-Switched Data Connection (CDC) makes the w ireless modem work similar to a regular analog modem.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 27 View a List of Stored Messages. Type AT +C M GL = x <press Enter> For x , substitute one of the follow ing: "REC UNREA D" Shows received unread messages.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem 28 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide +CMTI: "SM",1 (indication that message was received and stored to SIM locati.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 29 Internet Access Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Netw orki ng (DUN) of the computer t hat the wireless modem is serving. Setup procedures will vary according to t he ty pe of wireless service provider used.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem 30 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista, XP, 2003, and 2000 1. Click on Start and then click on Control Pane l . 2. In the Control Panel , double-click on Ne tw ork Connections .
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 31 Chapter 4 – Tr oubleshoot ing and Fr equently A sk ed Quest ion.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 32 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide Frequently Asked Questions Which providers can I use? • Two major providers are T-Mobile and AT&T.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide 33 A fter changing the +CNMI, + CSCA , o r +CSMP command values, the modem doesn’t store them. • When changing these command values, you must use the +CSAS command to store the changes.
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