Chapter 2 – Getting Started
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface (S000375B) 19
Wizard Setup
IP Configuration
IP Address The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP
address.
Mask The default is 255.255.255.0
DNS Enter the primary DNS IP address for the system. The default is 0.0.0.0
PPP Configuration
PPP Click Enable to activate PPP. You will want to enable the PPP
functionality for the PPP dialer to operate.
Dial-on-
Demand Click Enable to activate dial-on-demand feature.
If you Disable dial-on-demand, the modem always stays connected.
Idle Time Out Sets the amount of time the PPP link stays active before disconnecting.
Setting the value to zero causes the link to stay active continuously.
Dial Number Enter the dial number. This number connects you to the Internet.
For GPRS and EDGE, the number is *99***1#.
For CDMA, the number is #777
Init String You can set up to 5 modem initialization strings.
For GPRS and EDGE: Include the Access Point Name by typing:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","<APN>"
Note: The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your wireless service
provider.
PPP Authentication
Authentication Type Click the button corresponding to the authentication protocol you want to
use to negotiate with the remote peer. PAP, CHAP, or PAP-CHAP.
Default = PAP-CHAP
User Name Enter the PPP User Name. This name authenticates the remote peer. The
default is ipmodule.
Password Enter the PPP Password. This password authenticates the remote peer.
The default is ipmodule.
A Note About the Access Point Name
The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your GPRS or EDGE wireless service provider, but
you may have to ask for it. An access point is an IP network to which a wireless modem connects.
The Web Management software asks for the APN on the Wizard Setup screen and the PPP screen.
5. Click the Submit button.
6. Click the Save & Restart button.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SUBMIT AND SAVE & RESTART
Click the Submit button located at the bottom of most screens in order to save any changes you make.
Then you must click the Save & Restart button, located on the Menu bar, in order for your settings to take
effect. Save & Restart does not have to be executed after each screen; you can change and Submit
several screens, and then click Save & Restart.
The date and time must be set using the Web Management software.
The time and date set in IP Setup will not be correct unless SNTP client is enabled and you have a live
Internet connection. See SNTP client.
Shutdown Caution Never unplug the power until you have first performed the Save & Reset process. If the
setup changes are not properly saved before unplugging the power, data could be lost.