MT710 USB Config Tool Tutorial (macOS Version)

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This guide explains how to configure the Mictrack MT710 using the USB configuration cable and the CoolTerm serial tool on macOS.

This post is for macOS only. For the Windows version, please check THIS POST

Ready

Get a CAT M1 or NB-IoT SIM Card (Nano-SIM)
Using a screwdriver, open the back cover of MT710
Insert the SIM card into the designated SIM card slot.
Finally, reattach the back cover securely.

Install the USB Driver

Please Download and install the USB driver fromApp Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pl2303-serial/id1624835354?mt=12
Restart your Mac if prompted.

Download and Install CoolTerm

CoolTerm is a serial communication tool used to configure the device via USB.
Download CoolTerm: https://freeware.the-meiers.org/
Install and launch the application.

Config CoolTerm Serial Settings

Open the CoolTerm
Go to Options → Serial Port and set the parameters:
Port: Select the port that starts with: usbserial-xxxx (“xxxx” will vary depending on your device)
Baudrate: 921600

Go to Options → Terminal –>Choose “Line Mode” and save the seetings.

Connect the MT710

Power on the device

Press and hold the SOS power button for 3 seconds.
The blue LED should be light

Connect the USB Config Cable

Connect the USB Config Cable(black) to the USB Charging Cable(white), as shown in the following image

USB Config Cable connected to USB Charging Cable

Connect the USB Config Cable between the PC and the MT710

USB Config Cable connects to PC USB Port

Please note that the MT710 Config Cable is customized and not a standard cable available on the market. Therefore, it is crucial to use only the MT710 Config Cable when connecting to the MT710.

Ensure CoolTerm is Connected

Click Connect in the toolbar.

If successful, the bottom status bar will show:

usbserial-xxx / 921600 8-N-1
Connected

Where to Enter Commands

At the bottom of the CoolTerm window, you will see:

Type a command here. Terminate by pressing ENTER.

All device configuration commands must be typed here and sent by pressing Enter.

If You See “WAIT NBIOT MODULER READY…ETS”
If the device displays:

<Trace>:WAIT NBIOT MODULER READY...ETS
It means the NB-IoT module is not ready yet.
Solution: Send the ETS command again
Type:

ETS
Press Enter.
Repeat 1–3 times until you see:

<CFG>:ETS,OK
This confirms the device has entered configuration mode.

Configure the Device Using the Command List

Mictrack provides a complete command list here:

👉 MT700 SMS Commands List (PDF)
https://www.mictrack.com/downloads/Commands-list/Mictrack_MT700_Commands_List.pdf

Use these commands to configure:

APN
Server IP & Port
Reporting interval
Working mode
And more…

Enter each command in CoolTerm and press Enter.

Save Your Settings (Important!)

After finishing all configurations, you must save, otherwise settings will be lost after reboot.

Option 1 — Save Settings

QTS

Option 2 — Save and Reboot

REBOOT

If you skip this step, the device will revert to old settings after restarting.

FAQ

I can’t find the com port number on CoolTerm, what happens?

Ensure that the ‘USB Driver’ is installed on your PC. If it is installed, check whether you have connected the tracker with the USB Config cable.

Why do I get the alert “USB Device not recognized”?

If you receive an alert message when you connect the USB cable to the PC, ensure that you are using the MT710 Config cable, which is a customized cable, not a standard cable. Please note that the MT710 only works with the Config cable.

The USB Config cable is connected and tries to send the command but no response.

Please note that, once connected to the cable, ensure that for each time, you must first click on “Start” and wait for a response of “ETS OK”. If there is no response to “ETS OK”, click “Start” again. You can then click on other commands, followed by the “Save and Exit” command to save the settings after the device has rebooted.

For example, if you need to change just the APN, the commands are as follows:
Start (ETS OK)
APN (803 OK)
Save and Exit (QTS OK)

If you need to change just the IP and port, the commands are as follows:
Start (ETS OK)
IP/Port (804 OK)
Save and Exit (QTS OK)

The device can not get the network and always show the error “CSQ 99“？

Please acknowledge that the SIM Card APN plays an essential role in network access. If the APN is incorrect or has not been set up, then the tracker will not connect to the network. Therefore, please verify that the APN is correct and set it up accordingly via the sscom tool.

If you have confirmed that the APN is correct, ensure that your SIM card supports CAT M1, NB-IoT, or both. Then lock the device accordingly to CAT M1 or NB-IoT, and reboot the tracker. If it still fails to connect, please contact us for further assistance.

The device shows sim card error how to fix it?

If the SIM card error persists, it may be possible that the SIM card has been installed incorrectly. Therefore, first remove the SIM card and then reinsert it again, taking care to ensure that the direction of the SIM card is correct and that the chip is facing down and the notch on the SIM card is facing outwards.

How do I query the current setting?

To check the device settings, you can utilize either of the following two methods:
Send an SMS command to the device: *RCONF#1##
Send a USB command to the device: RCONF,1

Updated on November 25, 2025

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