Multi-Tech Systems S000573A Upgrading firmware, Specifying Device Settings, Before you begin

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Specifying Device Settings

To define other custom settings for devices:

1.In the Device Name field, type a name to identify the device.

2.In the Custom ID field, type an identifier for the device.

3.You can change the color of the interface's buttons, button fonts, highlights and highlight font by specifying red, green, and blue settings in their respective fields. Use the format #rrggbb to define the desired color in the respective field.

4.To add a favorite icon, also known as a shortcut icon or bookmark icon, in the Custom Fav Icon field, click Browse, navigate to the area where the file for the Fav icon resides, and select the desired file.

5.To add a custom logo, next to the Custom Logo field, click Browse. Navigate to the area where the logo resides, select the desired file.

6.Click Submit.

Upgrading firmware

Use this feature to upgrade the router’s firmware to the latest version. You can download firmware upgrades from the Multi‐Tech website.

Before you begin

Before you upgrade your firmware, save your present configuration as a backup.

To upgrade the firmware on your device:

1.Go to the Multi‐Tech website, locate the firmware upgrade file you want for your router, and download this file to a known location.

2.From Administration, select Firmware Upgrade. The Administration: Firmware Upgrade pane opens.

3.In the Firmware Upgrade File field, point to the area where the upgrade file resides, and select the firmware file. To do so:

a.Click Browse. Navigate to the location of the file that is the firmware version you want to apply to your router.

b.In this location select the file name and click Open. The file name appears in the Firmware Upgrade File field. Make sure you select the correct BIN file; otherwise, your router can become inoperable.

4.Click Start Upgrade.

5.A message about time needed to upgrade appears. Click OK.

A progress bar appears indicating the status of the upgrade. When upgrade is completed, your device reboots.

Notes:

„The new firmware is written into flash memory

„It may take up to five minutes to upgrade the router's firmware. Do not interfere with the router's power or press the router's reset button during this time.

„Do not perform firmware upgrade remotely through the cellular wireless connection.

„After the firmware upgrade is complete, verify your configuration to make sure it is what you expected.

Using the Router’s Web Interface

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Contents MultiConnect rCell Router Online Support Portal https//support.multitech.com Table of Contents Using the Router’s Web Interface Using the Router’s Web Interface Getting started WelcomeSetting up your device Using the Router’s Web Interface From Setup, select IP Configuration Configuring miscellaneous features for your deviceConfiguring IP address and DNS information for LANs Forcing a Ddns server update Configuring Dynamic Domain Naming System DdnsEntering authentication information From Setup, select Dhcp Configuration Configuring the Dhcp serverAssigning fixed addresses Configuring GPSSending GPS information to a remote server Configuring the serial port Configuring the serial portConfiguring Sntp to update date and time Setting the devices date and timeConfiguring networks and services Setting the date and timeEditing or deleting an existing network Setting up Wi‐Fi access points Setting up wireless featuresSetting security options Setting up bluetooth Setting up Wi‐Fi clientƒ Always Connected Using the Router’s Web Interface Adding Outbound Traffic Rules Setting up firewallsDefining firewall rules Adding forwarding rulesAdvanced Settings Setting up static routesConfiguring Point‐to‐Point PPP Setting up cellular featuresPPP configuration Configuring PPP Configuring keepalive checks Configuring PPP Setting up the modemConfiguring PPP Setting up authentication Example of Useful Hspa AT Commands Setting up wake up on callConfiguring wakeup‐on‐call Configuring Modem AT CommandsPPP General AuthenticationModem Configuration Wakeup‐on‐Call ConfigurationSubmit Caller ID ConfigurationSetting up SMS Setting up PPPSetting up Wake up on call Setting up Caller Acknowledgement Using Telnet to communicate with the cellular radioDefining tunnels to your device Setting up Generic Routing Encapsulation GRE tunnelsDefining Virtual Private Networks VPNs Managing Your Device from Remote Server Administering devicesConfiguring how routers access the Internet Setting up the Remote ServerCustomizing support information Defining When the Device Connects to Remote ServerDefining When Device Gets or Sends Updates Customizing the user interfaceBefore you begin Specifying Device SettingsClick Start Upgrade Upgrading firmwareSaving and restoring settings Configuring Syslog Setting up the routers debug optionsAutomatically rebooting the device From Status, select Statistics Viewing services running on routersChecking the status of devices Viewing device statistics