Multitech MTCBA-Xx-EN2-GP User Manual

Chapter 2 – Installing the Router 

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This section describes how to verify signal strength by using telnet to communicate directly with the modem. 

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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.  

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From the Start menu, select All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt  

In the command window, type telnet 192.168.2.1 5000 

At the Login prompt, type the default user name: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER 

At the Password prompt, type the default password: admin (all lower-case). Press ENTER 

In the command window, type AT+CSQ .  The router responds with the received signal strength (rssi). 

Signal Strength – RSSI 

10 – 31 

Sufficient 

0 – 9 

Weak or Insufficient

99 Insufficient 

To find the best location in which to run the router, check the signal from a few different locations. 

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. 

See Multi-Tech’s Cellular Activation Website at  

 for information on activating your 

cellular modem.  

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.