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MultiModem ® CDMA USB Wireless Modem MTCBA-C-U User Guide.
Copyright and Technical Support Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 2 MultiModem® CDMA USB User Guide Wireless Modem MTCBA -C-U S000345G, Revision G 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 CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 3 Contents Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Speci fications ............................................................................. ..................
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 4 Chapter 1 – P r oduct Descript ion and Specif icat ions Product Description The Multi-Tech MultiModem CDMA USB is an external dat a/fax/voice wireless modem.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 5 Application Overview Application Types With packet data speeds up to 153K bps, the MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem is targeted at applications that periodically need to send or receive data over a w ireless network.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 6 Benefits/Features in Applications Short Deve lopment Time.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 7 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 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 8 Maintenance of Your Modem Your Wireless MultiModem is the product of advanced engineering, design and crafts manship and should be treated with care.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 9 Specifications General Specifications Mechanical Dimensions & Weight 4.3" L x 2.4" W x 0.94" H; 4.2 oz. (11 cm x 6.
Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 10 Antenna/RF Specifications CDMA 800 CDMA 1900 Frequency 824 to 894 MHz 18.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 11 Chapter 2 – A ct iv at ion and Instal lat ion Step 1 – Activate Your Wireless Account Multi-Tech – A Certified National A ctiva tion A gent Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 12 Step 3 – Handset Connection (Optional) If you intend to use a phone handset, connect it to the MultiModem now . Step 4 – Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface (Optional) To mount the Wireless Mu ltiModem, do the following: 1.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 13 3. Slide the mounting bridles into the correspondi ng slots on the backside of the modem chassis. 4. Attach the modem with tw o screws to the mounti ng surface at the desired location on the equipment.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 14 Step 5 – Install the Modem Driver Introduction Compatibility: This wireless MultiModem is compatible w ith Windows Operati ng Sy stems 2000/2003/XP and Linux.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 15 4. Click on Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) . 5. Click Next . 6. The next screen is the Please choose your search and installation options.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 16 Part B for Windows XP/2003: Associating PC Port with USB Driver 1.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 17 Part C for Windows XP/2003: Installing the Modem INF File 1. If the Welcome to the Found New Hardw are W izard screen asking – Can Windows connect to Windows update to search for software? appears again, select No, not this time .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 18 Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 2000 Part A for Windows 2000: Installing the USB Driver 1. Connect the USB cable between the MultiModem and the PC.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 19 6. The Driver Files Search Results screen appears. The wizard has found the wrong driver. Click on Install one of the other driv ers . Click Next .
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 20 Part B for Windows 2000: Associating PC Port with USB Driver 1. Wait while Window s prepares the next phase of t he installation (associating the PC port with the USB drive).
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 21 Part C for Windows 2000: Installing the Modem INF File 1. After a brief delay, the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 22 Chapter 3 – Using Y our W ir eless Modem Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem • Every w ireless modem will have its ow n unique phone number.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 23 Establishing a Voice Call • Initiate a voice call Type ATD1234; (Note: Don’t forget the semicolon “; ” at the end.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 24 Using Short Message Services (SMS) Send a Short Message to a Specified Nu mb er. Type AT+CMGS="8585551212" <press Enter> Then type your message: Please call me soon.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 25 SMS Examples Send Example: Sending an SMS message at+cpms="MT","MO".
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 26 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 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 27 Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP/2003 1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel . 2. In the Control Panel , double-click on Network Connections .
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 28 Mobile PhoneTools For initial configuration of your w ire less device, Multi-Tech offers a Windows ® based mobile PhoneTools Mobile PhoneTools is a communication software program included on your MultiModem CD.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 29 Chapter 4 – Tr oubleshoot ing and Fr equently A sk ed Quest ion.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 30 Frequently Asked Questions I just received this modem, what do I need to do? • You will need to call a carrier and register the ESN number w ith them.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 31 When I try to make a data call using ‘A TD <number>’, I get a NO CARRIER response. • Check ‘AT+CEER’ for NO CARRIER reason and look it up in Reference Guide.
Chapter 6 – Reference Information Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 32 Chapter 6 – Ref er enc e Inf orm at ion Wireless Modem Reference Information General ETSI contact: ETSI Secretariat F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France e-mail: secretariat@etsi.
Appendix A – Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 33 Appendix A – W arranty and R epairs Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix A – Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 34 Repair Procedures for International Customers (Outside U.S.A . and Canada) Your original point of purchase Reseller may offer the qui ckest and most economical repair option for y our Multi-Tech product.
Appendix B – WEEE Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA USB Wireless Modem User Guide 35 Appendix B - W aste Elect rical and Elect r onic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 The WEEE .
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