NetComm NTC-30WV User Manual
NTC-30WVV
Outdoor HSPA+ WiFi Router
with Voice
USER GUIDE
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Copyright
Copyright© 2013 NetComm Wireless Limited. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Wireless Limited. No part of this document may be translated,
transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless Limited.
Please note: This document is subject to change without notice.
When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separately from
domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance
with regionally established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste. You may be
subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal instructions from your municipal government.
Please be responsible and protect our environment.
NetComm NTC-30WV
DOCUMENT VERSION
DATE
1.0- Initial document release
09/10/2012
2.0- Added Appendix describing Recovery mode
24/01/2013
Table 1 - Document Revision History
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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Product Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Physical Dimensions and Indicators ............................................................................................................................................. 7
NTC-30WV Default Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Implementation and Deployment Scenario ................................................................................................................................ 14
Installation and Configuration of the NTC-30WV ....................................................................................................................... 15
Captive Power Terminal Block ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Logging on via the web-based user interface ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Status ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Advanced Status ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Internet Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Mobile Broadband ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
LAN .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Routing ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
VPN .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
USSD .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Wireless Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Basic ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Advanced ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
MAC / IP / Port Filter ............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Station List .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Services ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Dynamic DNS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
NTP .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
System Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
SNMP ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
SMS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Auto Dial ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
System ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Log ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Load / Save ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Administration...................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
System Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 73
TR-069 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
Logoff ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Reboot ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Additional Product Information ................................................................................................................................................... 77
Appendix A: Tables...................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Appendix B: Recovery mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 82
Legal and Regulatory .................................................................................................................................................................. 83
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Overview
Introduction
This document details the process of installing the NTC-30WV as well as mounting and deployment advice. This advice will include
a few demonstration deployments and an explanation of related technologies that are suitable for this Outdoor HSPA+ WiFi Router.
Target Audience
This document is expected to be utilised by system integrators or experienced hardware installers who are comfortable with all
aspects of IP based networking and have an understanding of wireless based technologies.
Professional Installation Instructions
Please be advised that due to the unique functions supplied by this product, the device is intended for use with licensed thirdparties only. The product will be distributed through controlled distribution channels and should be installed by trained professionals.
It will not be sold directly to the general public through retail stores.
1. Installation Personnel
This product is designed for specific applications and needs to be installed by qualified personnel who have RF and related rule
knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the settings.
2. Installation Location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept at least 30cm from a nearby person in normal
operation conditions to meet regulatory RF exposure requirements.
3. External Antenna
Use only antennae which have been approved by NetComm Wireless Limited. Non-approved antennae may produce unwanted
spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.
4. Installation Procedure
Please refer to the rest of this manual for further details.
5. Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in
relevant rules. The violation of the rules could lead to serious federal penalties.
The following maximum Transmit powers should be observed during configuration:
PEAK TRANSMIT POWER
802.11b
16.29 dBm
802.11g
23.98 dBm
802.11n – 20 MHz
24.51 dBm
802.11n – 40 MHz
24.06 dBm
Table 2: Maximum Transmit Power Levels
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AVERAGE TRANSMIT POWER
802.11b
14.11 dBm
802.11g
13.32 dBm
802.11n – 20 MHz
13.38 dBm
802.11n – 40 MHz
13.21 dBm
Table 3: Average Transmit Power Levels
Prerequisites
Before continuing with the installation of your NTC-30WV, please confirm that you comply with the minimum system requirements
below.
An activated 3G SIM card.
Device with a working Ethernet or wireless (802.11b/g/n) network adapter
A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari etc.
Notation
The following symbols are utilised in this installation manual:
The following note requires attention
The following note provides a warning
The following note provides relevant information
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Product Introduction
Product Overview
Industrial-grade outdoor fixed wireless data gateway designed for rugged deployments in remote environments and
industrial applications
Ideal for providing primary and backup wireless connectivity over 3G UMTS networks
Maximum data speed in downlink 21Mbps (HSDPA) and 5.76Mbps in uplink (HSUPA)
Embedded high-performance 3G cellular modem supporting HSPA+/EDGE/GPRS
IP67 and environmentally rated chassis to withstand extreme weather conditions
Extended temperature tolerance in operation -25 to 75°C
2.4 GHz band wireless LAN access point with 2x2 MIMO antenna technology
IEEE 802.11n standard for wireless data speeds up to 300Mbps1
Ethernet 10/100 connectivity with Power over Ethernet Injector for universal deployment
Analogue telephone connectivity (CS Voice) for complete landline replacement (optional configuration)
Alternative DC power input available as a optional extra to suit diverse installation environments
Built-in VPN clients for a secure connection over a public cellular network
Package Contents
The NTC-30WV series package consists of:
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2 x WiFi Antennas (N Type female)
2 x 3G Antennas (N Type female)
Mounting Bracket
4 x Wall mounting screws (Diameter = 6mm, Length = 25mm)
4 x Mounting screws (Diameter = 6mm, Length = 14.85mm)
IP67 Water-proof Plug Cable Gland
Ferrite Core
2 x Hose Clamps for pole mounting
Wireless Security Card
Power DC cable 10m (open ended)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm Support immediately by visiting the NetComm Support
website at: http://www.netcommwireless.com/contact-forms/support
Product Features
The NetComm Wireless outdoor router (NTC-30WV) is designed to deliver high speed internet to homes and businesses with
otherwise little to no Internet access available. The NTC-30WV is a robust 3G (HSPA+) router which can be pole or wall mounted
and connects to a 3G network. The NTC-30WV features a powerful antenna system and wireless radio together in a single unit. This
tight integration between the radio receiver and antenna system in an outdoor unit provides great benefits to signal strength
compared with separated solutions involving signal degradation along lengthy antenna cabling.
The integrated telephone adapter connects a standard analogue phone handset to the NTC-30WV. It allows for phone calls to be
made over the 3G UMTS network for a full landline replacement. The router integrates a powerful Sierra Wireless module (MC8704)
and delivers download speeds of up to 21Mbps which is then transmitted via Ethernet to a WiFi router inside the property.
Power is delivered to the outdoor router via Power over Ethernet technology making installation quick and easy as there is no power
source required at the outdoor mount point, and both power and data can be provided via a single cable from inside the property.
With an IP67 rating, the device also withstands diverse temperature and weather environments.
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Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual
wireless speed and coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction/layout.
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Physical Dimensions and
Indicators
LED Indicators
The NTC-30WV uses 7 LEDs to display the current system and connection status.
Figure 1 - NTC-30WV LED Indicators
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LED INDICATOR
ICON
COLOUR
DEFINITION
High Signal
Green
High 3G Signal strength available.
Medium to High Signal
Green
Medium to High 3G Signal strength available.
Medium Signal
Green
Medium 3G Signal strength available.
Low to Medium Signal
Green
Low to Medium 3G Signal strength available.
Low Signal
Green
Low 3G Signal strength available.
Internet
Green
Router is currently connected to the Internet.
Power Red
Unit is powered on.
Table 4 - LED Indicators
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The 5 LEDs also indicate whether the device is MEP locked, SIM is not inserted and if the SIM is PIN or PUK locked by flashing in
certain patterns. Below is a table outlining the various LED flash sequences and their meanings.
LED PATTERN
DESCRIPTION
All signal LEDs flash ON and OFF
every 2 seconds
SIM not inserted
The signal LEDs flash in a pattern with
one, three and 5 LEDs flashing in a
sequence.
MEP Lock
The signal LEDs flash in a sequential
order starting with the Low signal LED
to the High signal LED.
SIM is PIN locked
The signal LEDs flash in a sequential
order starting with the High signal LED
to the Low signal LED.
SIM is PUK locked
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Physical Dimensions
The following page lists the physical dimensions of the NTC-30WV, as well as the physical dimensions of the antennas and the
included mounting bracket which can be used to attach the NTC-30WV to a pole or to provide a wall / ceiling mount.
Figure 2 – NTC-30WV Dimensions
NTC-30WV
(WITHOUT ANTENNAS ATTACHED)
Length
255 mm
Depth
80 mm
Height
240 mm
Weight
1750 g
(w/o mounting bracket and antennas)
Table 5 - Device Dimensions
Figure 3 – NTC-30WV Mounting Bracket
NTC-30WV MOUNTING BRACKET
Length
110 mm
Depth
12 mm
Height
290 mm
Weight
410 g
(w/o NTC-30WV attached)
Table 6 - Mounting Bracket Dimensions
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Figure 4 - NTC-30WV Antenna
NTC-30WV 3G AND WIFI ANTENNA
Length
180 mm
Diameter
20 mm
Weight
60 g
(w/o NTC-30WV attached)
Table 7 - Antenna Dimensions
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Interfaces
The following interfaces are available on the NTC-30WV:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 5 - Bottom Mounted Interfaces
ITEM
INTERFACE
FUNCTION
1
WiFi Antenna Connector (TNC)
Connect one of the WiFi antennas here.
2
DC Power Port
Connect the optional DC Power supply to the NTC-30WV.
3
10/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 (w/Auto MDX) Port
Connect the NTC-30WV to an Ethernet enabled device or Switch and deliver power
through Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology.
4
RJ-11 Port.
An analogue phone handset can be connected to the RJ-11 to make calls over the 3G
network.
5
Mini USB 2.0 Console Port
Connect a Mini USB cable to access the NTC-30WV console.
Reset
Reset the NTC-30WV to Factory Defaults.
SIM Card Reader
Insert an active SIM to provide 3G connectivity.
6
WiFi Diversity Antenna Connector (TNC)
Connect one of the WiFi antennas here.
Table 8 - Bottom Mounted Integrated Interfaces
1 2
Figure 6 - Top Mounted Interfaces
ITEM
INTERFACE
FUNCTION
1
1 x 3G Main antenna connector (Type N)
Connect one of the 3G antennas here.
2
1 x 3G Aux antenna connector (Type N)
Connect one of the 3G antennas here.
Table 9 - Top Mounted Interfaces
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NTC-30WV Default Settings
The following tables list the default settings for the NTC-30WV.
LAN (MANAGEMENT)
Static IP Address:
192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:
192.168.1.1
Table 10 - LAN Management Default Settings
WIRELESS (WIFI)
SSID:
NetComm XXXX
(where XXXX is 4 random numbers)
Security:
WPA2-PSK
Security Key:
XXXXXXXXXX
(where XXXXXXXXXX are 10 random
characters)
Table 11 – WiFi Default Settings
For security purposes, it is recommended to change the Default SSID and Wireless Security Key.
ADMIN MANAGER ACCOUNT
ROOT MANAGER ACCOUNT
Username:
admin
Username:
root
Password:
admin
Password:
admin
Table 12 - Web Interface Default Settings
Note: The admin manager account allows you to manage most of the settings of the router except functions such as
Firmware Upgrade, Device Configuration Backup, Mobile Broadband Connection settings, and Reset to
Factory Default Settings, which are privileged only to the root manager account. First time users should use the
root manager account to configure Mobile Broadband settings.
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Restoring Factory Default Settings
Restoring the NTC-30WV factory default settings will erase any configuration changes you have made. You may encounter
situations where you need to restore the factory defaults on your router, such as:
You have lost your username and password and are unable to login to the web configuration page.
You are asked to perform a factory reset by support staff.
There are two methods you can use to restore factory default settings on your NTC-30WV:
Using the web-based user interface
Using the reset button on the interface panel of the router
Using the web-based user interface
In order to restore your router to its factory default settings, please follow these steps:
1. Ensure that your NTC-30WV router is powered on (for at least 10 seconds);
2. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button for ten seconds and release. At this point, the reset is in
progress. Do not power off the unit.
3. Logon to the default web interface page at http://192.168.1.1 using
root
as the User Name and
admin
as the
password. You will be re-directed into the gateway recovery mode. Select the System menu option and then click
Load/Save. Press the Restore button to complete the factory reset.
4. When the Power light returns to a steady red, the reset is complete. The default settings are now restored. The entire
process takes about 45 seconds to complete.
Using the reset button on the interface panel of the router
Hold the reset button down until all LEDs on the front panel of the router stop flashing simultaneously and then release the
button. The router will restore the factory default settings and reboot.
Once you have reset your NTC-30WV to its default settings you will be able to access the device’s configuration web interface using
http://192.168.1.1 with username admin and password admin.
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Implementation and Deployment
Scenario
The NTC-30WV is a robust 3G (DC-HSPA+ ) router that connects to the 3G network and is mounted either on the wall or a pole
and positioned in an optimal position on the outside of a property. The NTC-30WV features a powerful antenna system and radio
modem together in the one unit in an outdoor location. This tight integration between the radio receiver and antenna system in an
outdoor unit provides great benefits to signal strength compared with alternate separated solutions involving signal degradation
along lengthy antenna cabling.
Figure 7 - Typical NTC-30WV Deployment - House
Power is delivered to the outdoor router via Power over Ethernet technology (as shown above) making installation quick and easy as
there is no power source required at the outdoor mount point, and both power and data can be provided via a single cable from
inside the property. With an IP67 rated enclosure, the device also withstands diverse temperature and weather environments.
Utilising an 802.11n WiFi repeater further increases the WiFi range of the NTC-30WV meaning a wireless connection is possible in
all corners of your house or property.
The NTC-30WV is able to be mounted either to a pole or secured directly to a wall, allowing flexibility in the choice of an installation
location.
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Installation and Configuration of
the NTC-30WV
Hardware Installation
Please refer to the NTC-30WV Installation Guide (available from the NetComm Wireless website) for instructions on assembling,
mounting and placing the NTC-30WV.
Powering the Router via DC Power Supply
Below is a diagram summarising the assembly when connecting via DC power supply. Please refer to page 7 of the Quick Start
Guide for more detail on how to connect the NTC-30WV via DC Power Supply.
Figure 8 - Example of how to connect the NTC-30WV when connecting via DC power supply
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Powering the Router via a Power over Ethernet (PoE) Cable
(Optional)
Please refer to the Installation Guide for step-by-step instructions on connecting the devices.
Below is a diagram summarising the assembly when connecting via optional Power over Ethernet cable.
Figure 9 – Example of how to connect the NTC-30WV when connecting via optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable
Note: The DC Injector supplies 48V. Do not use this power supply for anything except for powering the outdoor gateway.
Captive Power Terminal Block
The following table displays the pin outs for the Locking Power Block on the PoE Injector.
Figure 10 - Locking Power Terminal Block
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
1
V+
Voltage+
2
GND
Ground
3
V-
Voltage-
Table 13 - Locking Power Block Pin Outs
Figure 11 - Assembly of the PoE Injector and the Captive Terminal Block
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Connecting wirelessly
1. Ensure WiFi is enabled on your device (e.g. computer/laptop/smartphone).
2. Scan for wireless networks in your area and connect to the network name that matches the Wireless network name
configured on the NTC-30WV. The default wireless network name is printed on the security card included in the package.
3. When prompted for your wireless security settings, enter the Wireless security key configured on the NTC-30WV.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the connection to establish.
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Configuring the NTC-30WV
Logging on via the web-based user interface
To log in to the management console and view the status and make changes to your NTC-30WV, please follow the steps below:
1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and navigate to http://192.168.1.1
2. Enter the username and password configured during the first time setup and click the Submit button. The default username
and password is
admin
if the details haven’t been customized. Click the Submit button to continue.
Figure 12 - Login prompt for the Web based User Interface
After logging in, the Status page is displayed.
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Status
The status page provides system related information and is displayed when you login to the NTC-30WV management console. By
default, the status page will show System Information, Ethernet Port Status, WWAN Status, IPsec Status and the 3G service
connection details.
Figure 13 - The Status Page
ITEM
DEFINITION
System Uptime
The current uptime of the router.
Router Version
The firmware version running on the router.
Phone Module
The type of phone module, the firmware version of the module and the current module temperature.
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the router which serves as a unique identifier of network devices.
Ethernet Port Status
The current speed and status of the Ethernet port.
WWAN
The current connection profile, Interface, status, APN, and local address of the WWAN connection.
IPsec
The current connection profile, Interface, status, Local LAN address, Remote Gateway address, Remote LAN address
and the status of the IPsec connection. If none are configured, this should be empty.
Provider
The current 3G service provider detected.
Coverage
The type of 3G connection available for use.
IMEI
The IMEI of the router.
Frequency
The frequency band currently in use.
Signal Strength
The strength of the 3G signal detected
SIM Status
The status of the SIM currently inserted into the router.
Table 14 - Status page items
To view the LAN, PPPoE or PPTP status individually, click on the links below the green menu bar. To view them all, click on the All
Status link.
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Figure 14 - Status Page - LAN Details
ITEM
DEFINITION
IP
The current LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask.
MAC Address
The current MAC Address of the LAN port.
Table 15 - Status Page - LAN Details
Figure 15 - Status Page - PPPoE Details
ITEM
DEFINITION
PPPoE Status
The current status of the PPPoE connection.
PPPoE IP Address
The current PPPoE IP Address in use.
Table 16 - Status Page - PPPoE Details
Figure 16 - Status Page - PPTP Details
ITEM
DEFINITION
PPTP Status
The current status of the PPTP connection.
PPTP IP Address
The current PPTP connection IP Address.
PPTP P-t-P
The current PPTP Remote Gateway Address.
Table 17 - Status Page - PPTP Details
Figure 17 - Status Page - IPSec Details
ITEM
DEFINITION
No.
The IPsec tunnel number.
Profile Name
The name assigned to the IPsec profile.
Interface
The current interface used by the IPsec tunnel.
Local LAN
The local IP address making up one end of the
IPsec tunnel.
Remote Gateway
The WAN gateway of the other end of the IPsec
tunnel.
Remote LAN
The WAN IP Address that the IPsec tunnel is
connecting to.
Status
The current condition of the IPsec tunnel.
Table 18 - Status Page - IPSec Details
Figure 18 - Status Page - Call Forwarding Status Details
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ITEM
DEFINITION
Call Waiting
Displays the status of the call waiting function.
Unconditional Call Forwarding
Displays the status of unconditional call forwarding. Unconditional call forwarding is a
forward placed on all calls as soon as they reach the phone, regardless of the status
of the handset.
Busy Call Forwarding
Displays the status of the busy call forwarding function and the destination calls are
forwarded to in the case where the phone is busy and an incoming call is received.
No-Reply Call Forwarding
Displays the status of the no-reply call forwarding function and the destination calls
are forwarded to in the case that a call is received and goes unanswered.
Not Reachable Call Forwarding
Displays the status of the not reachable call forwarding function and the destination
calls are forwarded to in the case that a call can’t be routed to a handset.
Table 19 - Status Page - Call Forwarding Status Details
Advanced Status
To view further information regarding the phone module onboard the gateway and the current connection press the “Advanced
Status” button.
Figure 19 - Advanced Status Page
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ITEM
DEFINITION
Phone Module
The phone module name, hardware and firmware version
Module Boot version
The installed bootloader version of the phone module.
Module PRID
The Protocol ID of the phone module.
System Uptime
The time in minutes and seconds that the gateway has been up.
Provider
The current connection’s 3G provider.
Country Code
Each country has a unique code that helps to identify the 3G network.
Network code
Each 3G provider has a unique network code for network identification purposes.
Coverage
The coverage type of 3G service the current connection is using.
Connection Status
The current status of the gateway’s connection.
IMEI
The International Mobile Equipment Identity number unique to each cellular network
device.
Frequency
The frequency of the current connection.
Signal Strength (dBm)
The signal strength of the 3G connection measured in decibels.
Signal Quality (Echo/Location)
A measurement of the portion of the received signal that is usable. This is basically
the signal strength minus the signal noise level.
Received Signal Code Power
(RSCP)
The power level of the signal on the current connection’s particular channel.
SIM ICCID
The Integrated Circuit Card Identifier of the SIM card used. A unique number up to
19 digits in length.
Primary Scrambling Code (PSC)
The Primary Scrambling Code for the current signal.
Location Area Code (LAC)
The ID of the cell tower grouping the current signal is broadcasting from.
Routing Area Code (RAC)
The Routing Area Code is a subset of the Location Code and helps to identify the
group of or individual cell towers the current connection is broadcasting from.
IMSI
The International Mobile Subscriber Identity is a unique identification for the current
3G connection.
Cell ID
A unique code that identifies the base station from within the Location Area of the
current 3g signal.
Channel Number
The channel number of the current 3G connection.
Table 20 - Advanced Status Page
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Internet Settings
This section describes how to set up the router to initiate a WWAN connection. There are 2 different ways to set up a WWAN
connection via PPP:
Initiating the PPP Connection directly from the router (most common).
Initiating the PPP Connection from a different PPP client (i.e. laptop or router) with the router running in transparent PPPoE
mode.
Mobile Broadband
Connection
Click on the “Internet Settings” menu followed by “Mobile Broadband” and then the “Connection” menu item on the right.
Figure 20 - Connection Settings
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To connect using a Connection profile
The router supports multiple APN profiles; these profiles allow you to configure the settings that the router will use to connect to the
3G network. By default, the “Automatically configure my mobile broadband” option is selected. This automatically detects the most
appropriate APN from the inserted SIM by querying a database on the router.
You can also manually enter the connection details by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the check from the “Automatically configure my mobile broadband” box
2. Select the profile that you wish to configure from the “Profile Name” drop down list.
3. Enter the APN Name (Access Point Name) and if required, the username and password.
4. Select Enable for the “Mobile Broadband Connection” option. If there is already another profile enabled you will need to
select that profile first and disable it since only one profile can be used at a time.
5. Select the Authentication Type.
6. Enter the Reconnect Delay (if needed - the default should be suitable in most cases).
7. Enter the number of Reconnection attempts the router should make.
8. Enter the network metric for the connection.
9. Select to enable or disable NAT Masquerading for the connection.
10. Click Save.
To confirm successful connection
Click on the Status menu item at the top of the page to return to the Status page.
If the Mobile Broadband connection has been established successfully, the WWAN status will be “Up”. The IP Address field shows
the current IP address that the network has allocated for the router. The mobile broadband internet connection is now ready to use.
Restoring the Automatic Configuration option after manually configuring an APN profile
When you have manually configured an APN and want to have the router automatically configure your broadband connection again,
you must first set “Mobile Broadband Connection” to Disable for that profile and then remove the APN Name from the “APN Name”
field and click “Save”. This is because the router saves the manually configured APN profile in flash memory and will always try to
connect to that APN first regardless of whether “Automatically configure my mobile broadband” is enabled.
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PPPoE
The PPPoE page is used to configure a transparent PPPoE connection. This can be used to provide a bridged connection.
To enable PPPoE mode, firstly ensure the “Auto Connect” is disabled in all the profiles on the “Connection” configuration page by
clicking on the “Internet Settings” menu followed by “Mobile Broadband “and then the “Connection” menu item on the right. Select
each connection profile and disable the Auto Connection option then save the updated settings.
Figure 21 - PPPoE Settings
1. Select “Enable” to enable PPPoE.
2. Specify the APN supplied by your 3G provider.
(Optional)
3. Specify a “Service Name”.
This is particularly useful if you have more than one PPPoE router or modem on a single Ethernet network.
Click “Save” to save your settings and enable PPPoE.
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Band / Provider
The band settings page enables you to select which frequency band you will use for your connection and enables you to scan for
available network operators in your area.
Figure 22 - Band / Provider Selection
You may want to do this if you’re using the router in a country with multiple frequency networks that may not all support HSPA. You
can select the router to only connect on the network frequencies that suit your requirements.
Select a band from the “Change Band:” drop down list.
The following band settings options are available:
WCDMA 900/2100
WCDMA ALL
GSM ALL
GSM 900/1800
All Bands
In most cases it is not necessary to change the default setting of “All bands”. When “All bands” is selected, the router attempts to
find the most suitable band based on the inserted SIM card.
You can also scan for available 3G service providers in your area by selecting “Manual” for the “Current Operator Selection Mode”
and then clicking the scan button.
Figure 23 - Manual Operator Selection
A list of the detected 3G service carriers in your area will be displayed. Select the most appropriate 3G service from the list shown
and click “Apply”.
The “Automatic” option is sufficient for most users. It will choose the most appropriate operator based on the inserted SIM card.
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