User`s guide

VI. Setting Up 3G Cellular PC-Card Modems
Please refer to the Release Notes on the LAN-Cell Documentation CD or the
Proxicast web site for a list of the specific 3G modem cards supported by the
LAN-Cell 2 in each firmware release.
Your 3G cellular PC-Card modem may need to be activated with your cellular
service provider before it can used in the LAN-Cell 2 Follow your carrier or card
manufacturer’s instructions for activating, testing, and updating the firmware on
your 3G card using a Windows PC before attempting to use it in the LAN-Cell 2.
To configure the LAN-Cell 2 for operation on your specific cellular carrier’s
network, you will need the following information:
Parameter Your Cellular Carrier’s Settings
APN
†
Authorization Type
Username
Password
ISP Access # (#777 for CDMA, *99# for GSM)
PIN Code
‡
† APN applies only to GSM carriers. Many GSM carriers operate different APNs for different types of data service plans.
‡ The 4 digit PIN code field is displayed and required only if your SIM/RUIM is locked by the carrier.
These settings are entered on the Wireless > Cellular screen (Figure 5).
1. Make sure that the Cellular interface is Enabled.
2. For GSM networks, enter the APN (Access Point Name) that was
provided by your service provider. For CDMA networks, the APN
field is not required or displayed.
3. Select the Authentication Type used by your service provider. If it
was not given, leave the field at the default (None).
4. If required by your network operator, also enter the User Name,
Password, and PIN code used for network access.
5. Enter the ISP Access Phone Number provided by your carrier
(typically #777 for CDMA and *99# for GSM).
6. To keep the Cellular WAN connected at all times, select “Always
On”, otherwise indicate how long to wait before the LAN-Cell drops
the 3G connection when no data activity is detected.
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