Multi-Tech Systems MultiModem Network Card User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Wireless EDGE, GPRS, & CDMA Modem with Bluetooth (S000390B) 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Product Description................................................................................... 4
Bluetooth Interface.....................................................................................................................................................4
MultiModem Descriptions...........................................................................................................................................4
MultiModem EDGE ..........................................................................................................................................4
MultiModem GPRS ..........................................................................................................................................4
MultiModem CDMA..........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings.........................................................................................................................................................5
General Safety.................................................................................................................................................5
Vehicle Safety..................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance of the Wireless MultiModem .......................................................................................................5
Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................................................5
Safety Recommendations for Rack Installations..............................................................................................5
Ship Kit Contents .......................................................................................................................................................6
The Front Panel .........................................................................................................................................................6
Power LED.......................................................................................................................................................6
Bluetooth LED..................................................................................................................................................6
Modem LEDs...................................................................................................................................................6
Specifications – Wireless Modems with Bluetooth .....................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 – Setup and Activation ............................................................................................................... 8
1. Setup......................................................................................................................................................................8
2. Establish a Wireless Account for EDGE, GPRS, or CDMA....................................................................................9
3. Activate the Wireless Modem.................................................................................................................................9
4. SIM Card for GPRS or EDGE ................................................................................................................................9
5. Connect the Modem to the Internet Using AT Commands...................................................................................10
Preliminary Information and Steps.................................................................................................................10
CDMA Steps for Connecting to the Internet...................................................................................................10
GPRS and EDGE Steps for Connecting to the Internet.................................................................................10
Chapter 3 – Application Examples............................................................................................................ 11
Overview of the Applications Shown Above.............................................................................................................11
Example 1 – Download Sales and Inventory from a Vending Machine....................................................................12
Example 2 – Bluetooth Enabled PDA Accessing the Internet Through the Wireless Modem with Bluetooth...........13
Example 3 – Connecting the Wireless MultiModem to a Remote Multi-Tech Bluetooth Adapter .............................14
Chapter 4 – Other Commands................................................................................................................... 15
Checking the Signal Quality of the Wireless Modem................................................................................................15
Checking the Identity of the Wireless Modem..........................................................................................................15
Checking the Network Registration and Roaming Status of the Wireless Modem ...................................................15
Disabling Flow Control of the Bluetooth Device .......................................................................................................15
Configuring to Use DTR for Resetting the Embedded Bluetooth .............................................................................15
Chapter 5 – Wireless Antennas.................................................................................................................16
The Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................16
GSM and CDMA Antenna..............................................................................................................................16
GSM Radio Characteristics............................................................................................................................16
CDMA Radio Characteristics .........................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Antenna Requirements ..................................................................................................................17
Appendix A – Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty and Repair Policies ................................................ 18
Appendix B – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment .................................................................... 20
Index.............................................................................................................................................................21