Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem

Establishing a Voice Call

•Enter PIN Code (Enter this only if required by your wireless provider)

Type AT+CPIN=1234

Responses: OK (PIN Code accepted)

+CME ERROR : 16 (Incorrect PIN Code)

+CME ERROR : 3 (PIN already entered [with +CMEE : 1 mode])

•Initiate a voice call

Type ATD1234; (Note: Don’t forget the semicolon “;” at the end. This stands for voice calls)

Responses: OK (Communication established)

CME ERROR : 11 (PIN Code not entered [with +CMEE : 1 mode])

CME ERROR : 3 (Operation not allowed)

•Initiate an emergency call

Type ATD112; (Note: Don’t forget the semicolon “;” at the end. This stands for voice calls)

Responses: OK

•Hang up Type ATH

Responses: OK

Establishing a Circuit-Switched Data Call for a Point-to- Point Connection

A Circuit-Switched Data Connection (CSD) makes the wireless modem work similar to a regular analog modem. You must have CSD service in order to make a CSD call. Note that your wireless provider charges airtime usage for these connections.

Note: Your wireless service provider charges airtime usage for thes connections.

1.Using HyperTerminal, you can establish a CSD connection by entering the following command:

ATD<phone number>

Notes:

•The phone number you are calling is entered between the brackets. For example, <8585551212>

•This command tells the modem to dial the desired phone number. If you are dialing to another modem, the modem should answer and a connection between the two modems will be established.

2.To disconnect, use the following commands:

+++ Wait about two seconds to see an OK response. Then type:

ATH

Note: +++ is the escape sequence and ATH is the Hang-up command.

Answering a Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) Connection

A Circuit-Switched Data Connection makes the wireless modem work similar to a regular analog modem. You must have CSD service in order to answer a CSD call.

There are three phone numbers for GSM: the voice number, the data number, and the fax number. All are provided by the carrier. To answer a call:

Establish A Connection:

Call into the modem by dialing the data number provided by your carrier.

Answer a Call:

When you see the RING responses on the terminal screen, enter ATA <cr> to

 

answer the call.

Set Auto-Answer:

Enter ATS0=x

 

This sets the modem to auto-answer. The call will be answered after the number

 

of rings entered. x stand for the number rings.

 

Then call into the number provided to you by the carrier.

Disconnect:

Type: +++

 

Wait about one second to see an OK response.

 

Then type: ATH

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MTCBA-E specifications

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One of the standout features of the MTCBA-E is its multi-band LTE capability. This modem supports various LTE frequency bands, ensuring compatibility with multiple carriers and networks. This flexibility allows users to deploy the device across different geographical regions without the need for extensive reconfiguration, making it ideal for businesses with a wide-ranging footprint.

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