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number that falls
between 0000 and
9999
between a user and a system that can be used to authenticate the user
to the system.
3.
3G authentication
method
CHAP, PAP or none
Authentication method, that your carrier uses to authenticate new
connections. (This selection is unavailable on the alternate model)
4.
Username
“user”
Your username and password that you would use to connect to your
carriers network. These field become available when you select an
authentication method (i.e. authentication method is not “none”)
.
These fields are always enabled on the alternate model.
5.
Password
“passwd”
6.
Preferred network
GSM, UMTS or
auto.
Alternate model:
2G, 3G or none.
Your network preference. If your local mobile network supports both
GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G) you can specify to which network you wish to
connect. E.g.: if you choose GSM (2G), the router will connect to a GSM
(2G) network, so long as it is available, otherwise it will connect to a
UMTS (3G) network. If you select auto, then the router will connect to
the network that provides better connectivity.
Warning: If an invalid PIN number was entered (i.e. the entered PIN does not match the one that was used to protect
the SIM card), your SIM card will get blocked. To avoid such mishaps it is highly advised to use an unprotected SIM. If
you happen to insert
a protected SIM and the PIN number is incorrect, your card won’t get blocked immediately,
although after a couple of reboots OR configuration saves it will.
Wan
WAN configuration is, arguably, the crux of the routers configuration as it determines how the router will connect to the
internet. Here is quick rundown of how the page looks and what each field means.
Operation Mode
First and foremost a mode of connection has to be defined. Available selections:
Type
Description
1.
Wired
An Ethernet cable connected to the WAN port of the router.
2.
Wifi
The router will be able to connect to a local wireless access point and reach the internet through it.
3.
3G
The router will connect to your local mobile network for 3G access.
Common configuration
Common configuration allows you to configure your TCP/IP settings for the wan network.