Multitech MultiModem rCell MTCBA-Xx-EN2 Quick Start Manual

MultiModem

®

rCell

Intelligent Wireless Router

Quick Start Guide

Copyright and Technical Support

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Quick Start Guide

MultiModem® rCell
MTCBA-Xx-EN2
82100400L, Revision A

Copyright © 2009 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

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current versions of our product documentation.

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Revision Date Description

A 05/12/09 Initial release.

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MultiModem, the Multi-Tech logo, and Multi-Tech. All products or technologies
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Technical Support
Country By Email By Phone

Europe, Middle East, Africa: [e-mail]

+(44) 118 959 7774

U.S., Canada, all others: [e-mail]

800 972-2439 or

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to cover safety concepts, the basic
connections, and general setup of the MultiModem rCell Intelligent
Wireless Router. For detailed information refer to the User Guide
which is available on your MultiModem CD accompanying your
router product and on the Multi-Tech Web site.

Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product
documentation.

Safety

Ethernet Ports Caution

The Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public
Telecommunication Network or used outside the building.

Handling Precautions

All devices must be handled with certain precautions to avoid
damage due to the accumulation of static charge. Although input
protection circuitry has been incorporated into the devices to
minimize the effect of this static build up, proper precautions
should be taken to avoid exposure to electrostatic discharge
during handling and mounting.

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.

Vehicle Safety

● Do not use your Wireless MultiModem while driving, unless

equipped with a correctly installed vehicle kit allowing
‘Hands-Free’ Operation.

● Respect national regulations on the use of cellular

telephones in vehicles. Road safety always comes first.

● If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of Wireless

MultiModem telephone could interfere with the correct

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functioning of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems,
be sure that qualified personnel have performed the
installation. Verification of the protection of vehicle
electronics should be part of the installation.

● The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or

horn on public roads is not permitted.

Internal Lithium Battery

● A lithium battery located within product provides backup

power for the timekeeping capability. The battery has an
estimated life expectancy of ten years.

● When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may

be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must be sent back
to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement.

● Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for

International Transportation. Multi-tech Systems Inc.
confirms that the Lithium batteries used in the Multi-Tech
product(s) referenced in this manual comply with Special

Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations, Special
Provision A45 of the ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR (Air), Special
Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, and Special Provision
188 of the ADR and RID (Road and Rail Europe).

Warning! There is danger of explosion if the battery is

incorrectly replaced!

Ship Kit Contents

Unbundled Package with

no Accessories

Bundled Package

with Accessories

1 router

1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD

Note: You must supply
mounting screws, AC or DC
power supply, and an antenna.

1 router
1 antenna
1 Ethernet cable
1 power supply
1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD

Note: You must supply mounting

screws

Note: Refer to the User Guide for antenna specifications.

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Activate your Wireless Account

Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notice located with
your product and on the MultiModem CD. Choose the one for your
wireless network provider and follow the directions to activate your
account.

Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem

Every wireless modem will have its own unique phone number. The
phone number may simply be given to you by your wireless service
provider or it may be on the SIM card or both. Wireless provider
implementations may vary.

Note: If you need remote access to your MultiModem over the

internet for remote configuration, you need to ensure that your
wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated
data and fixed or dynamic public IP address inwhich they can
configure the network to redirect any incoming connection to
that predefined IP .

Insert the SIM Card into Holder, If
required

The MultiModem requires the power supply connection to begin
operation. It also requires a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module)
to operate on a GSM network. To install the SIM, do the following:

1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two SIM door

screws and remove the SIM door.

Note: When changing a SIM, ensure that power is removed

from the unit.

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