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59 Chapter 8: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
The Setup Tab - Mobile Network
Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
The Setup Tab - Mobile Network
On this screen, you can configure mobile network settings and view mobile broadband status information for the
Router. Some of these settings will be automatically configured by the Router and, in most cases, should not be
changed unless you are instructed to do so.
Mobile Network Connection Mode
Auto Connect . If you select Auto , the Router will automatically connect to the default mobile network when it
powers on. The Router will disconnect from the mobile network after there is no traffic for 60 minutes. If you
want to change this default, enter the number in the
Maximum idle time before auto disconnect field. The Router
will automatically reconnect to the mobile network when there is traffic. To manually connect to a mobile
network, click
Manual . You can use the Data Card button on the Router to connect and disconnect from the mobil
network.
Mobile Network Status
Network Name . Displayed here is the name of the mobile network the Router is using.
Signal Strength . This indicates the strength of the mobile broadband signal that the Router is receiving.
Connection Time . This is the length of time the Router has been connected to the mobile network since your last
connection.
Current Session Usage . Displayed here is the amount of data that has been sent to and received from the
mobile network since your last connection.
Data Card Status
Card Model . Displayed here is the model number of your mobile broadband data card.
Card Firmware . This is the firmware version of your mobile broadband data card.
To update the screen with the latest status information, click the Refresh button.
Change these settings as described here, and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Figure 8-12: Setup Tab - Mobile Network