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System Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Using DeviceHQ for Device Management..................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 – Installing and Using the eCell ................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the SIM Card .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching Antennas and Cables .................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Setup Wizard............................................................................................................................................... 10
WAN and Internet Setup for 3G/4G ........................................................................................................................... 11
DHCP Server ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
System Management (DeviceHQ) ............................................................................................................................... 14
System Information................................................................................................................................................... 18
System Status............................................................................................................................................................ 18
System Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 20
Chapter 9 – Industry Canada Class B Notice ........................................................................................................... 23
Industry Canada .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 10 – Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) .................................................................... 24
Chapter 13 – EMC, Safety, and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance ....................................................... 27
4MultiConnect®eCell User Guide
Chapter 1 – Welcome
Product Overview
The Multiconnect eCell is an affordable 3G/4G Ethernet to Cellular Bridge used to enable devices with Internet
service. It is a simple alternative to complex and expensive cellular routers in applications where advanced
networking capabilities are already in place or are not required, but there is a need for remote access without
using local wired networks
Package Contents
DescriptionQuantity
MultiConnect eCell1
Antenna2
Mag Mount Adapter (EU SKU Only)
Power Adapter1
WELCOME
Ethernet Cable1
Four Rubber Feet1
Mounting Stick1
Quick Start1
System Requirements
Network RequirementsAn external Ethernet device
3G/4G cellular service subscription
Ethernet connection
Configuration RequirementsBrowser Requirements
Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher
Chrome 2.0 or higher
Firefox 3.0 or higher
Safari 3.0 or higher
LED Indicators
ItemDescription
PowerOn: Solid when the device is in normal operational mode.
Off: No power.
Flashing: Device is in firmware upgrade mode, recovery mode,or
needs troubleshooting.
MultiConnect®eCell User Guide5
WELCOME
ItemDescription
SIMOn: SIM card detected and ready.
Off: SIM card not present or not detected.
Flashing: Detecting and Querying SIM card information.
InternetOn: 4G/3G is established and active.
Off: No active cellular connection.
Flashing: Active data transferred via cellular.
SignalOn: Solid when there is a strong cellular signal.
Off: No cellular signal.
Flashing fast: Medium cellular signal.
Flashing slow: Weak cellular signal.
Ethernet (On
the Ethernet
port)
On: Solid when there is an Ethernet connection.
Off: No Ethernet connection.
Flashing: Data is actively transmitting via the Internet.
Using DeviceHQ for Device Management
DeviceHQ is a cloud-based device management tool for remote monitoring, upgrades, and configuration AEP
devices. For information on creating and using a DeviceHQ account, go to the