MultiModem Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
This guide shows you how to set up your MultiModem. For detailed information,
product specifications, troubleshooting tips, and more, see the User Guide,
available on your MultiModem CD.
Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product documentation.
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. In a “Mobile” application, the
device may be moved regularly from one location to another.
Caution: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) between the
transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons. The modem is
not designed for, nor intended to be, used in applications within 20 cm (8 inches) of
the body of the user.
RF Interference Issues
Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully following the safety
guidelines below.
• Switch OFF your MultiModem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular
telephones in an aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the
cellular network and is illegal. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to
suspension or denial of cellular telephone services to the offender, or legal
action or both.
• Switch OFF your MultiModem when around gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps and
before filling your vehicle with fuel.
• Switch OFF your MultiModem in hospitals and any other place where medical
equipment may be in use.
• Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
• There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your MultiModem in
the vicinity of inadequately protected personal medical devices such as
hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult the manufacturers of the medical
device to determine if it is adequately protected.
• Operation of your MultiModem in the vincinity of other electronic equipment
may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe
any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.