Troubleshooting | Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-G-UF2, MTCBA-G-UF1

Chapter 3 – Troubleshooting

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Examples

Situation A: The modem always returns «Error» when trying to issue a communication

If the Wireless MultiModem returns a message of error upon an attempted transmission of data or voice signals, see the table below for possible causes and solutions.

Solutions for “error” message situations

If the modem	Then ask …	Action
returns

Error	Is the modem registered on the	Follow “Verifying network registration" procedure to
	network?	be sure modem is registered on network.

	Is the modem receiving an	End any communication using the ATH command.
	incoming call or is it already in
	communication?

	Does AT+CREG? return 0,1	If not, check for adequate signal strength on network.
	(registered) or 0,5 (registered	Use AT+CSQ.
	roaming)?

	Is the selected bearer type	In comm. program, type AT+CMEE=1 to view the
	supported by the called party?	extended error codes (see “Error Results Codes" in
		the AT Command guide).
		Be sure called party and network support selected
	Is the selected bearer type	bearer type.
	supported by the network?	Be sure that semi-colon (“;”) is typed immediately
		after the phone number in the AT command. e.g.,
		ATD######;
	Is the received signal strong	See “Verifying Signal Strength.”
	enough?
	Is the antenna properly	See “Antenna/RF Specifications.”
	connected?

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MTCBA-G-UF1, MTCBA-G-UF2 specifications

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