User`s guide

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Entity
Instance
Parameter
Values
Equivalent Web Parameter
macrogue n mac
MAC address with
no separators
e.g. 112233445566
MAC Address
Mobile
Configuration – Network > Interfaces > Mobile
The Configuration – Network > Interfaces > Mobile page has the following options:
• Mobile Settings
• SIM Selection
• Advanced
Wireless WAN functionality is only available on models that are fitted with a wireless WAN
module ,such as CDMA, GPRS, 3G, HSPA etc. This module is connected to one of the ASY
ports (and USB controller on some models) and is controlled by the router using “AT”
commands (in the same way as a modem). Any further references to W-WAN technologies
such as CDMA, GPRS, 3G etc. will be referred to as GPRS, GSM, 3G or simply ‘wireless’
networks.
W-WAN modules provide always-on wireless data connectively over the GSM network at
speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. This means that the unit can be used in situations where no ISDN
or xDSL service connection is available. In addition, wireless can be used to send or receive
SMS alert messages (as an alternative to emails for issuing remote alert messages or for
automating remote configuration of deployed units).
Before attempting to connect to a wireless service, you need to set several parameters
specific to your mobile network operator. It will be useful to have the following information
to hand:
• The assigned APN (Access Point Name)
• PIN Number for your SIM card (if any)
• Username and password
Once the W-WAN router is correctly configured, check to see if it has obtained an IP address
from the network by navigating to the Diagnostics - Status > PPP > PPP x page (where x is
either 1 or 3 depending on the model) and checking the IP address parameter. (It should
contain an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 or 1.2.3.4).
Additionally, check that the SIM is working correctly and also check the signal strength by
navigating to the Status > Mobile page.
SIM:
Select a SIM to configure. SIM 1 relates to the SIM card fitted to the slot marked SIM 1 on
the router’s front panel. SIM 2 relates to the SIM card fitted to the slot marked SIM 2.
Note:
When using a single SIM card only, the default action is for the router to use PPP 1 as the
mobile interface.
To configure 2 SIM’s for fail-over browse to Configuration - Network > Interfaces >
Mobile > SIM Selection to launch the Dual SIM wizard.