
Setting up the Interfaces of the Services Ready Platform
Setting up the WAN Interface
Services Ready Platform SRP 500 Series Administration Guide
50
4
Failover and Recovery (SRP 521W)
An Internet connection can be established via the WAN port or a 3G wireless
modem plugged into the USB port. Refer to
www.cisco.com/go/srp500
for more
details on compatible 3G USB modem devices.
While both Ethernet and 3G USB modem may be connected, only one of them can
be used to establish a link at a time. Whenever the Internet connection fails, the
Services Ready Platform automatically attempts to bring up another connection
on another interface. This feature is called
Failover
. Whenever the Ethernet Internet
connection recovers, the Services Ready Platform automatically attempts to bring
back and recover the Internet connection. This feature is called
Recovery
.
STEP 1
Click Interface Setup on the tab and then click Failover & Recovery in the
navigation pane. The Failover & Recovery page appears.
STEP 2
If necessary, enable the Ethernet Connection Recovery feature by clicking
Enabled. When this option is enabled, the Services Ready Platform sets the
ethernet interface to the highest priority. Enabling this feature also enables the
Interface Connection Failover feature. Whenever the Internet connection fails, the
Services Ready Platform automatically attempts to bring up the mobile network
connection on the USB interface (if available). Whenever the Ethernet Internet
connection recovers, the Services Ready Platform automatically attempts to bring
back and recover the Ethernet Internet connection.
SIM PIN
The PIN code associated with your SIM card. Enter your
SIM PIN number here.
Server Name
The name of the server for the Internet connection.
Authentication
The type of authentication used by your service
provider. Select your authentication type, if you do not
know which type to use, use the default setting, Auto.
Service Type
Select the most commonly available type of mobile data
service connection based on your area service signal. If
your location supports only one mobile data service,
you may set up for enhance build up connection. The
first selection will always search for HSPDA/3G/UMTS
service or switch to GPRS automatically only when it is
available.
Field
Description