# MultiTech Conduit and rCell SIM cards, tested with ThingSIM

> MultiTech's Conduit gateways and rCell routers run mPower and are managed from DeviceHQ. A ThingSIM gives a Conduit its backhaul from wherever the sensors are.

## Setting up a ThingSIM in mPower (the Conduit and rCell web interface) and DeviceHQ

The APN goes in **Cellular → Cellular Configuration (mPower)**.

1. Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it in the SIM slot (a micro SIM on the Conduit AP).
2. Log in to mPower and go to Cellular → Cellular Configuration.
3. Enable cellular, enter the APN from the portal and leave authentication off, with no username, password or SIM PIN.
4. If connection monitoring has a Roaming Network Timeout, leave it off. A ThingSIM always connects as a roaming SIM.
5. Click Submit, then Save and Apply.
6. Cellular → Diagnostics → Radio Status shows the radio registered with an IP address.

**Two SIMs:** Conduit gateways take one SIM. mPower 7 adds cellular profiles, so a second provider can be added where a model has the slot.

**Checking it works:** Cellular → Diagnostics (Radio Status) on the device, and the device's check-ins in DeviceHQ.

## MultiConnect Cell 100

- **MTC-LNA4 (US/CA)**: Cellular modem, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. US carrier-certified external modem.
- **MTC-LEU4 (EU/UK)**: Cellular modem, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. USB/serial external modem for PCs, PLCs, kiosks.
- **MTC-L4G2D (Global)**: Cellular modem, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Global external modem.
- **MTC-MNA1 / MTC-MNG6**: Cellular modem, LTE-M / NB-IoT, 1 SIM slot. Low-power LPWA external modem for meters/telemetry.

## Conduit (MTCDT)

- **MTCDT-L4E1-246A / -247A (EU/GB)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Programmable LoRaWAN/IoT edge gateway with mCard slots.
- **MTCDT-L4N1-246A / -247A (US, AT&T/Verizon)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. US carrier-certified programmable gateway.
- **MTCDT-L4G1-246A / -247A (Global)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Global-band programmable gateway.

## Conduit AP 300

- **MTCAP3-LEU7 (EU/GB)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Indoor LoRaWAN access point / gateway for buildings.
- **MTCAP3-LNA7D (US/CA)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Indoor LoRaWAN AP, North America.
- **MTCAP3-L4G2D (Global)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Indoor LoRaWAN AP, global bands.

## Conduit IP67

- **MTCDTIP-L4E1 (EU/GB)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Outdoor carrier-grade LoRaWAN base station.
- **MTCDTIP-L4N1 (US, AT&T/Verizon)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Outdoor LoRaWAN base station, North America.
- **MTCDTIP-L4G1 (Global)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Outdoor LoRaWAN base station, global bands.

## Conduit IP67 200

- **MTCDTIP2-L4E1 (EU/GB)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. Compact outdoor LoRaWAN gateway.
- **MTCDTIP2-LNA3 (US/CA)**: LoRaWAN gateway, 4G Cat 1, 1 SIM slot. Compact outdoor LoRaWAN gateway, North America.

## MultiConnect microCell

- **MTCM LTE Cat 4 (EU, US/CA, Global)**: Cellular adapter, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot. USB-powered stick modem for embedded PCs and gateways.
- **MTCM LTE Cat 1 (US/CA, Global)**: Cellular adapter, 4G Cat 1, 1 SIM slot. Low-cost USB modem.

## rCell 300

- **MTR3-L4G2D (AC00PA/AC00QA, EWM/11M kits)**: Industrial router, 4G Cat 4, 1 SIM slot, Wi-Fi. Global LTE Cat 4 intelligent router; MultiTech's replacement for rCell 100 and eCell.

## rCell 500

- **MTR5-LEU2-B04 (.R1/.R2, EU/GB)**: Industrial router, 4G Cat 4, 2 × failover, Wi-Fi. Dual-SIM industrial router with RS-232/485 serial and GNSS.
- **MTR5-L12G2-B04.R2-US**: Industrial router, 4G Cat 12, 2 × failover, Wi-Fi. High-throughput router for public LTE or private CBRS networks.

## Questions

### How much data does a MultiTech Conduit use?

LoRaWAN sensor traffic is small, and most Conduits fit in 250 MB a month, £1.20 on UK 4-network. Check the first month's usage in the portal.

### Does a ThingSIM work in a MultiConnect cellular modem?

Yes. The modem connects once the host sets the APN from the portal in its data context.

Suggested plan: 250 MB, UK 4-network, £1.20 a month per active SIM, ex VAT.

Source: https://thingsim.com/devices/multitech