MultiMobile SoftGSM User Guide
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Introduction
Welcome to Multi-Tech’s MultiMobile SoftGSM, model MTSGSM, consisting of a cable and software
(driver and utility applications) which enables digital, cellular, radio communications. The special
Multi-Tech cable provides the connection between a GSM-compatible PC and a GSM-supported
handset. The driver software loads the device drivers providing access to Global System for Mobile
Communications (GSM) services. The utility software provides access to additional services such as
Phonebook Manager and Short Message Service (SMS) Manager.
GSM is a digital cellular radio network used throughout most of the industrial world. It provides
wireless customers with the most advanced digital technology available in the marketplace today.
GSM simplifies data transmission to allow laptop and palmtop computers to be connected to GSM
phones. It provides integrated voice mail, high-speed data, fax, paging and short message services
(SMS) capabilities. With GSM, customers get the advantage of the most secure communications,
unparalleled call privacy, and fraud prevention. In addition, GSM offers the best voice quality of any
digital wireless standard. Independent laboratory and field test reports validate near wireline parity.
Figure 1-1. MultiMobile SoftGSM
MultiMobile SoftGSM is licensed for users of any Multi-Tech mobile product. Multi-Tech’ s MultiMobile
SoftGSM kit supports Ericsson, Nokia, and Siemens phones using GSM only (not the Personal
Communications Service that AT&T, Sprint, and others use).
Preview of this Guide
This guide describes the MultiMobile SoftGSM and explains how to install the driver software. The
information contained in each chapter is as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

This chapter describes the MultiMobile SoftGSM, identifies related documentation, and lists the
technical specifications.

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

This chapter provides information on unpacking the contents of your MultiMobile SoftGSM Kit,
defines the computer and software requirements, and describes how to set up (i.e., connect the GSM
phone to your laptop).

Chapter 3 - Software Loading and Configuration

This chapter details the installation of the device drivers.