Chapter 1 – Introduction and Product Description
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SMSFinder User Guide for System Administrators (Document S000451B) 8
Front and Back Panels
Front Panel
Front Panel LEDs and Other Features
LEDs Description
Power
Lights when power is being supplied to the SMSFinder.
Status
When functioning normally, the LED blinks. The LED is a solid light when the SMSFinder is
booting up, saving the configuration, restarting, or updating the firmware.
LAN
10/100
Lights when a successful connection to the 100BaseT LAN is established. Off when
connected at 10BaseT.
LAN
LNK / ACT
Lights when the LAN port has a valid Ethernet connection.
Blinks when it is receiving or transmitting data.
Modem
TD TRANSMIT DATA. This LED blinks when the modem is transmitting data to your
wireless carrier.
RD RECEIVE DATA. This LED blinks when the modem is receiving data from your
wireless carrier.
CD CARRIER DETECT. This LED lights when the modem detects a valid carrier signal
from a wireless carrier.
TR (DATA) TERMINAL READY. This LED lights when the modem is trying to establish
a wireless connection.
LS LINK STATUS. This LED flashes when the network registration is OK.
If the network registration is invalid, the LED will be On/Off.
Signal
Indicates the wireless signal strength. See the Signal Strength Chart on the next page.
SIM
Location of the SIM card.
Install the SIM Card
A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is required in order for the SMSFinder to operate on a GPRS
network. To install the SIM card:
1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the screw closest to the outside edge of the SMSFinder. Then
swing the SIM slot cover up and over to the left.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot. The following graphic shows a partial front panel illustrating
the correct SIM card orientation.
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