User's Manual

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Vodafone MachineLink 3G
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Networking
The Networking section provides configuration options for Wireless WAN, LAN, Routing and VPN connectivity.
Data connection
The data connection has two modes of operation:
Transparent bridge ON
In this mode the router does not manage the status of the connection to the packet data network. The status of the
connection is instead managed by a client device connected behind the router via a PPPoE session. Certain functions of
the router are unavailable when running in transparent bridge mode such as Connect on demand, Routing, VPN, TR-069,
Router firewall and Remote access. As the responsibility of maintaining the connection is passed to a client machine, only
that device will have network access.
Transparent bridge OFF
This is the default mode of operation. When transparent bridging is turned off, the router manages the status of the
connection allowing Connect on demand, Routing, VPN, TR-069, Router firewall and Remote access.
The data connection page allows you to configure and enable/disable up to six connection profiles or to alternatively bridge the data
connection via a PPPoE session.
Each profile refers to a set of configuration items which are used by the router to activate a Packet Data (PDP) context. Under
normal scenarios, you may have a single profile enabled. Multiple profiles can be used for simple fast-switching of PDP settings
such as APN, or for advanced networking configuration where multiple simultaneous PDP contexts may be required.
When the transparent bridge function is off, you can configure the connection profiles by clicking the
Edit button to the right of each
row.
Figure 17 – Data connection settings (Transparent bridge off)