Chapter 2 – Installation

Connecting the Optional Handset

If you intend to use a phone handset, connect it to the MultiModem now.

Modular Handset

Cable

(use of handset optional; handset cable not included)

Mobile Phonetools

For initial configuration of your wireless device, Multi-Tech offers a Windowsbased mobile Phone Tools application.

To load mobile Phone Tools, click on the mobile Phone Tools icon on your product CD and follow the on-screen prompts.

Verifying Signal Strength

The Wireless MultiModem establishes a call if the signal is sufficiently strong. To verify the signal strength, do the following:

1.Using the HyperTerminal program at the computer to which the Wireless MultiModem is connected, type the AT command AT+CSQ. A value for the received signal strength will be returned.

2.Verify the result with the following chart:

Signal Strength Verification

Value of signal strength

Signal strength

(AT+CSQ response) (RSSI)

 

10 - 31

Sufficient

0 - 9

Weak or Insufficient

99

Insufficient

Verifying Network Registration

In this procedure, you will verify that the Wireless MultiModem has been registered on the wireless network. To do so, you will use the common communications program Hyperterminal.

1.Using the Hyperterminal program at the computer to which the Wireless MultiModem is connected, type the AT command AT+CREG?. A value for the modem’s network registration status will be returned.

2.Verify the result with the following chart:

Network Registration Verification

Value

Network Registration Status

0, 1

Yes

0, 5

Yes

 

(registered roaming)

Note: If the modem is not registered, perform the procedure for verifying signal strength to determine the strength of the received signal.

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Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-G-UF2, MTCBA-G-UF1 Connecting the Optional Handset, Mobile Phonetools, Verifying Signal Strength

MTCBA-G-UF1, MTCBA-G-UF2 specifications

Multi-Tech Systems has long been a leader in the field of communication technology, offering a wide range of devices and solutions designed to enhance connectivity for various applications. Among their notable products are the MTCBA-G-UF2 and MTCBA-G-UF1 devices, which are designed to provide efficient and reliable connectivity for IoT applications and industrial use.

The MTCBA-G-UF2 and MTCBA-G-UF1 are advanced cellular modem solutions that support both 3G and 4G LTE networks. These devices are built to offer robust performance, ensuring seamless data transmission across various environments. The MTCBA-G-UF2 comes equipped with dual SIM capability, which enhances connectivity by allowing users to switch between different cellular networks effortlessly. This feature is particularly advantageous for mission-critical applications where consistent connectivity is essential.

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