Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-E-EN, MTCBA-C-EN-NX, MTCBA-G-EN-FX Connecting to the Internet Steps

Chapter 2 – Getting Started

Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet Through Your Cellular Provider’s Service

This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting to the Internet, which must be accessed through your cellular provider.

Important Note About Provider Fees:

Your provider will charge you for your data usage. Please check with your provider to make sure you are aware of the charges.

If you plan to use the router for large amounts of data transfers, Multi-Tech recommends an unlimited data plan with your account. Multi-Tech will not be responsible for any charges relating to your cellular bill.

Connecting to the Internet Steps

1.Turn on your PC and login. Make sure your LAN connection is set to Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

2.Connect the Multi-Tech router at the 10/100 port and the PC to a hub or switch using the Ethernet RJ- 45 cable. Turn on the MTCBA-x-EN by plugging in the power cable. Make sure your antenna is connected.

For GPRS and EDGE models, make sure your SIM card is inserted correctly.

3.From the workstation, open the command window by clicking the Start button and selecting Run.

4.Type CMD to open the command window. Click OK.

5.When the command window opens, type IPCONFIG.

6.Check to make sure your LAN connection has received an IP address in the 192.168.2.x subnet from the router. If not, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE, and then type IPCONFIG /RENEW to see if you receive an IP address. Close the command window.

7.Open a Web browser and complete the following:

•In the Address bar type http://192.168.2.1

This opens the Web Management software included with your wireless product.

•Click Go. A Login screen displays.

•Type the following: For Username: admin For Password: admin

8.Once you are logged in, select PPP from the Menu bar. The PPP screen displays. Setup the following to configure the PPP dialer:

PPP:	Enable (the default).
Dial-on-Demand:	Select Disable (select disable to stay connected at all times).
Idle time out:	0 (zero indicates that the connection will not disconnect)
Username:	You can keep the default (ipmodule) unless your wireless account requires
	your own user name.
Password:	You can keep the default (ipmodule) unless your wireless account requires
	your own individual password.
Baud Rate:	For CDMA and GPRS models, select 115200.
	For EDGE models, select 230400.
Dial Number:	For CDMA models, type #777
	For GPRS and EDGE models, type *99***1#.
APN:	For GPRS and EDGE, enter the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is
	assigned by your wireless service provider.
Init String 1:	You can set any initialization string you desire.
Submit:	Click the SUBMIT button.

9.Click Save & Restart (located on the Menu bar). The router will shut down and reboot.

10.After your router has restarted and the IP LED is flashing, wait for about 1 minute to be sure that the TR and CD LEDs are lit and showing a solid light (not blinking).

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