Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-E manual

MultiModem® EDGE

Wireless Modem

MTCBA-E

User Guide

Contents

Main MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem MTCBA-E User Guide Page Contents Chapter 1 Product Description and Specifications Product Description Features Safety General Safety RF Interference Issues Vehicle Safety Installation Instructions and Hazardous Locations Warnings Package Contents Part to be Supplied by Your Wireless Service Provider General Specifications General Specifications Electrical Specifications Electrical Characteristics Input/output electrical characteristics for external connections Antenna Specifications GSM/EGSM Antenna Requirements/Specifications Antennas Available from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. PTCRB Requirements Note FCC Requirements Note AT Command Reference Guides Chapter 2 Activation and Installation Step 1 Activate Your Wireless Account Step 2 Insert the SIM Card into the Holder Step 3 Connect the Antenna Serial Cable, and Power Antenna Antenna Connector (SMA type) Serial Cable Antenna Connector (SMA type) Power Step 5 Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface (Optional) Step 5 Install the Modem Driver Introduction Requirements Installing the Multi-Tech MTCBA-E Modem Driver onto a PC Running Windows XP/2003 Verifying That Your Modem Has Been Installed Successfully Chapter 3 Using Your Wireless Modem Phone Number for the Wireless Modem Examples of Useful AT Commands Verify Signal Strength Checking Network Registration and Roaming Status Establishing a Voice Call Establishing a Circuit-Switched Data Call for a Point-to- Point Connection Answering a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection Using Short Message Service (SMS) SMS Examples Internet Access Connecting to the GPRS/EDGE Network for Internet Access Requirements Set the Access Point Name (APN) into the Modems Properties on Your PC Steps for Setting the APN Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP/2003 Disconnecting the Connection: Connecting to the GPRS Network for Internet Access Requirements Set the Access Point Name (APN) into the Modems Properties on Your PC Steps for Setting the APN Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP/2003 Disconnecting the Connection: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Examples Situation A: The modem does not answer Situation B: The modem always returns No carrier when trying to originate a call Frequently Asked Questions Page Appendix A Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem User Guide 26 Appendix A Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Repair Procedures for U.S. and Canadian Customers Repair Procedures for International Customers Repair Procedures for International Distributors Replacement Parts Appendix B - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement Appendix C China ROHS Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem EDGE Wireless Modem User Guide 29 Appendix C C-ROHS HT/TS Substance Concentration