Chapter 2 – Installing the Router
Verifying Signal Strength
This section describes how to verify signal strength by using telnet to communicate directly with the modem.
Before You Begin
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Ensure that the Status LED is blinking, indicating that the router is ready.
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Ensure that PPP is disabled.
To verify signal strength:
Use one of the following methods to open a command prompt:
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From the Start menu, select Run. In the Open window, enter cmd and then press ENTER.
From the Start menu, select All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt
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In the command window, type telnet 192.168.2.1 5000
3.
At the Login prompt, type the default user name: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER
4.
At the Password prompt, type the default password: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER
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6.
In the command window, type AT+CSQ . The router responds with the received signal strength (rssi).
Signal Strength
– RSSI
10 – 31
0 – 9
99
Sufficient
Weak or Insufficient
Insufficient
To find the best location in which to run the router, check the signal from a few different locations.
Verifying Provider Fees
Your provider charges you for data usage so be aware of your payment obligations. If you use the router for large data transfers, Multi-Tech recommends an unlimited data plan with your account. Multi-Tech is not responsible for any charges relating to your cellular bill.
Activating an Account for Wireless Devices
See Multi-Tech’s Cellular Activation Website at http://www.multitech.com/activation.go
for information on activating your cellular modem.
Setting Up the Account to Enable Remote Configuration
You can remotely configure the MultiModem over the Internet if your wireless provider has provisioned some features for you.
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Make sure your wireless network provider has provisioned for mobile terminated data.
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The provider also needs to setup a fixed or dynamic public IP address to which the network can redirect any incoming connection.
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