Fixed Wireless Terminal

FCT-400
User Manual

MAXCOMM CO., LTD

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Contents
1. Summary.......................................................................... 2
2. Main function................................................................... 3
3. Interference...................................................................... 3
4.Notice List ......................................................................... 4
5. Installation ....................................................................... 5
5.1.Interface ........................................................................................................................................5
5.2. Indicator lights .............................................................................................................................5
5.3. Signification of Indicator lights ...................................................................................................6
5.4. Installation ...................................................................................................................................6

6. How to use ........................................................................ 9

6.1. Making Calls................................................................................................................................9
6.2. Answering a call...........................................................................................................................9

7. Other function.................................................................. 9
10. Problem and Solution .................................................. 11

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Welcome to use the 2G Fixed Wireless Terminal FCT-400. Please read this
simple guidance. Further detailed information is given in this manual.

1. Summary
2G Fixed Wireless Terminal is a 2G SIM Card terminal for 2G Wireless
operators to develop fixed telephone services for their subscribers. It takes the
advantages of the wide coverage of 2G mobile communication network and
convenient installation to meet the fast increasing requirement of users.
The product is particularly suitable for 2G Mobile operators to enter the
common fixed telephone market. With easy installation and high efficiency, it
can be widely applied in
1. Various enterprises and companies
2. home and small offices
3. Movable carriers
4. Remote Villages
5. Places of interest/ scenic spots
6. Large exhibitions
7. Construction sites
8. Others
It is used where telephone lines are unavailable or very limited or expensive
areas. The installation is easy and rapid and can be put into use as soon as
within 2G mobile network coverage while it can solve problems of line
deficiency and provide temporary communication network. It can be connected
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to common phones via 2G/GSM network, providing a service compared

favorably to fixed phones, and producing a communication effect similar to that
of fixed phones.
This Wireless Terminal is mainly applied within the coverage of 2G/GSM
cellular network.

2. Main function
2G/GSM cellular network outgoing calls.
2G/GSM cellular network incoming calls.
FSK/ DTMF Caller ID.
Support secondary dial.
Send polarity reversal signal/12KHz for billing meter while
connection.
USB Interface, performing firmware upgrading via special USB
cable & tool connecting PC.
Rechargeable Lithium battery, keep conversation for at least 2~3
hours when out of mains power supply.

3. Interference
All wireless devices may get interference which could affect performance.
Please make sure that your device is in service, and pay attention to
conditions as follows.
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Topic
Hospital
Aircraft
Fuel
Blasting
Children

Description
Follow any regulations or rules. Switch the device off near medical
equipment.
Wireless devices can cause interference. Using them on aircraft is
illegal.
Dont use the device at a refueling point. Dont use near fuel or
chemicals
Dont use the device where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions,
and follow any regulations or rules.
Keep your device in a safe place and keep it in out of small childrens
reach. Children could hurt themselves or others and they may damage
the device.

4. Notice List
Description
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2
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5
6

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Dont attempt to repair the device by yourself. Only qualified service

personnel could install or repair the device.
Do not tie the antenna with the telephone line during use. Otherwise it could
cause interference and affect connection quality.
Please install the antenna 1 meter faraway from the device or other sensitive
electron device. If the antenna is damaged, do not use it any more. You can
contact the franchiser to repair it.
Do not use unqualified antenna or try to modify any part of the device.
To avoid noise interference, use an anti-EMI phone if possible.
If the device installed rechargeable battery, please recharge for at least 24
hours before the first use. If the device is in Turn Off state, it do not
recharge to the battery.
Please use the device stand to the manual.
Use the provided USB data cable for connecting internet. (Optional)

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5. Installation
5.1.Interface
The back of the device as below:

5.2. LED Indicator lights

There are 6 indicator LED lights in the terminal device. From left to right
in turn, they are :
1. Power indicator lights ( Power Adapters)
2. Power indicator lights (Battery)
3. Status indicator lights
4. Signal Strength 1
5. Signal Strength 2
6.

Signal Strength 3

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5.3. Signification of Indicator lights

LED Indicator Light
1

2
3
4

8
9
10

Description

Signal Strength 1 flash one times

Signal Strength 2 flash one times
Signal Strength 3 flash one times

Startup

Power Light constantly on

Power Light constantly off
Power indicator lights (Adapters) Off
Power indicator lights (Battery) On
When not in conversation:
Signal Strength 1 flash
Signal Strength 2 flash
Signal Strength 3 flash
Signal Strength 1 constantly on
Signal Strength 2 constantly off
Signal Strength 3 constantly off
Signal Strength 1 constantly on
Signal Strength 2 constantly on
Signal Strength 3 constantly off
Signal Strength 1 constantly on
Signal Strength 2 constantly on
Signal Strength 3 constantly on
Signal Strength 1 flash
Signal Strength 3 flash

Power normal
Power ab-normal
Power supply by battery
No SIM card or SIM card installed
incorrectly

Signal Strength very lower

Signal Strength Medium

Signal Strength High

No SIM or SIM with PIN lock

Telephone On-Hook

5.4. Installation
A. Set the device in a place with well ventilation, dryness, few dust, no
electromagnetic interference. And make sure that your device is in 2G or
GSM networks service area.

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B. Install 2G SIM card

1. OPEN THE SIM CARD HOLDER BY PUSHING BACK THE SIM CARD
HOLDER TO THE LEFT AND PULL UP

2. OPEN UP THE SIM CARD HOLDER BRACKET AND PUT/LAY DOWN THE
SIM CARD ON THE HOLDER

3. PUSH TO THE RIGHT TO LOCK THE SIM CARD HOLDER

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Open the cardholder in the way as the Open arrow shows(photo 1),
and put the SIM card on the right position(lay it down on the bracket, photo
2). Make sure that the chip interface is facing downwards with the cut
corner of the sim card in the right way.
Close the cardholder and lock it in the way as the lock arrow shows
(photo 3). Close the cover, and tighten the screws.
C. Install antenna
Screw the head from the antenna on the device (antenna connector). Do not
put the two too close.
D. Connect the telephone and the device (any one phone jack). Place the phone
set away from the antenna to avoid interference.
E. If you want to use a billing meter, connect it with the telephone and the
device. For connection to a user PBX, connect it with the device by trunks.
F. Attach the lead from the adapter carefully to any one of the power-socket on
the back of the device. Connect the power adapter to an AC 220V/AC110V
outlet.
G. Switching Power on to the right, and then the device will start up, it will
enter into work state after searching for & register the 2G/GSM network.
H. Make sure that the device is currently in service. If the signal strength is
very lower, maybe the network is currently not available. You may be in a
bad reception area. If possible, move the machine to a different location.

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6. How to use
6.1. Making Calls
1. Connecting a normal telephone with telephone cable to 2G Fixed
Wireless Terminals RJ11 phone port. Take up the handset of the phone
and a dialing tone will be heard. Dial phone number from keypad of
telephone.
2. In order to shorten the network access time, you can dial the [#] key as a
speed dial key. If no more number is dialed within 4 seconds, the
numbers just inputted will be dialed out automatically.
3. Talk after connected. (If the billing meter is connected, it will display the
phone number you have dialed, and start to bill once the number is
connected.)
4. On-Hook, after finished the conversation.

6.2. Answering a call

When there is an incoming call, the phone set will ring. Take up the handset to
speak.

7. Command Table
All commands are listed as below. Connect a telephone set to the device.
Take up the handset and dial the command number, then, hang up to finish the
operation. After finished setting a command, hang up, and then Pickup the
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handset to set another command.

NO.

Command
**9AAA..*NN#

Function

Description

Setting quick sending out

AAA.. , pre-fix NO (maximum 6 digits)

dialing digits command

NN,

dialing digits length (2 digits)

(maximum 16 groups).
For Example

**913*11#

pre-fix 13 number, if reaches 11

digits, then sending out.

**90755*12#

pre-fix 0755 number, when dialing

12 digits sending out immediately.

**9AB#

Setting sending out dialing

AB dialing digits length (2 digits)

digits command of default.

For Example

**915# when dialing the number (beyond the past

define), if reach 15 digits, then sending
immediately.

**8AAA..#
**7N#

Delete the quick dialing

AAA..

setting

**8**# delete all the quick dialing setting

delete the quick dialing pre-fix numbers

Set incoming call ringing

N=2, incoming call ringingringing 2 seconds and

stop 4 seconds
N=1, incoming call ringingringing 2 seconds and

stop 2 seconds
N=0, incoming call ringingringing 1 seconds and
stop 4 seconds
**6N#

Set dialing tone frequency

N=3, dialing tone 400Hz

N=2, dialing tone 425+450Hz

N=1, dialing tone 350+440Hz

N=0, dialing tone 450Hz

6
7
8
9
10

**5N#

Set Caller ID (CID)

N=1, Caller ID as FSK format

N=0, Caller ID as DTMF format

**4N#

Set Reverse Polarity signal

N=1, Providing Reverse Polarity signal

N=0, Not providing Reverse Polarity signal

**3NM#
**2N#
#*91#

11 #*92#
12 #*93#
13 #*94#

Set talking volume during the

N=0-9, FWT receiving volume

call

M=0-9, FWT sending volume

Set simulating ring-back tone

N=1, Providing simulating ring-back tone

after dialing

N=0, Not providing

Version & signal strength

First 2 digits of signal strength +

enquiry

Last 6 digits of version

IMEI number enquiry (1)

Return first 6 digits of IMEI

IMEI number enquiry (2)

Return last 9 digits of IMEI

IMEI number enquiry (3)

Return all digits of IMEI

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10. Problem and Solution

Problem

Possible cause and solution

Can not startup

Check Power:
1. Whether the adapter installed and connected correctly.
2. If the terminal installed battery, check whether the electrical voltage
is enough.

No Dial Tone

1 It will keep for about 1 minute for startup. After searching network, it
enters into work state.
2 Check whether the phone line is connected correctly.
3 Whether the SIM card is valid.

Dialed, but can not

outgoing.

1 Whether the SIM card is valid.

2 If you connected a billing meter, check whether it is the billing meter
forbid the outgoing.

If you cannot remove the problem by this solution, Please contact with franchiser or
manufacturer.

FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

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