Chapter 2 – Getting Started
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface (S000375F) 16
After clicking the Wizard Setup selection, the Wizards Setup screen displays.
Wizard Setup
IP Configuration
IP Address The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP address.
Mask The default is 255.255.255.0
DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address for the system. The default is 0.0.0.0
PPP Configuration
PPP The default is Enabl
e
.T his allows the PPP dialer to operate.
Dial-on-
Demand The default is Enabl
e
. This allows the dial-on-demand feature to operate.
When Disabled, the modem always stays connected.
Idle Time Out Sets the amount of time the PPP link stays active before disconnecting. Setting
the value to zero causes the link to stay active continuously.
Dial Numbe
r
Enter the dial number. This number connects you to the Internet.
For GPRS and EDGE, the number is *99***1#.
For CDMA, the number is #777
APN For GPRS and EDGE, enter the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is
assigned by your wireless service provider.
Init String You can set up to 4 modem initialization strings.
PPP Authentication
Authentication
Type Click the button corresponding to the authentication protocol you want to use to
negotiate with the remote peer. PAP, CHAP, or PAP-CHAP.
Default = PAP-CHAP
User Name Enter the PPP User Name. This name authenticates the remote peer. The
default is ipmodule.
Password Enter the PPP Password. This password authenticates the remote peer.
The default is ipmodule.
A Note About the Access Point Name
The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your GPRS or EDGE wireless service provider, but
you may have to ask for it. An access point is an IP network to which a wireless modem connects.
The Web Management software asks for the APN on the Wizard Setup screen and the PPP screen.
5. Click the Submit button.
6. Click the Save & Restart button.