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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband
The Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS Network
On this screen, you can configure mobile network settings and view mobile status information for the Router.
Some of these settings will be automatically configured by the Router and, in most cases, do not need to changed
unless you are instructed to do so.
Mobile Network Settings
Auto Connect
. If this feature is enabled, the Router will automatically connect to the default 3G/UMTS or GPRS
network when it powers on. The default is
Disable
.
Disconnect if idle for
. If you want to disconnect the Router from the 3G/UMTS or GPRS network if no data has
been sent or received from the Vodafone network for a specific period of time, then enter the number of minutes
you want to specify in the field provided.
APN Configuration
Home Network
. From this pull-down menu, select the Vodafone network that provides your service.
APN Name
. The APN (Access Point Name) Name is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this
setting unless told to do so by either Vodafone or LInksys technical support, or the IT manager of your company. If
you have access to a private APN, you can enter its name here.
User Name
. The User Name is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this setting unless told to do so
by either Vodafone or LInksys technical support, or the IT manager of your company. If you have access to a
private APN, you can enter the new User Name here.
Password
. The Password is automatically entered by the Router. Do not change this setting unless told to do so
by either Vodafone or LInksys technical support, or the IT manager of your company. If you have access to a
private APN, you can enter the new Password here.
PIN Code
. If required, enter the PIN code of your SIM card. The code will be stored here for future reference by
the Router, and you will not have to re-enter this unless you change SIM cards.
Mobile Network Status
This section indicates whether the Router is using a mobile network bearer or a 3G/UMTS or GPRS network.
Mobile Network Bearer
. Displayed here is the name of the mobile network bearer the Router is using.
Figure 8-13: Setup Tab - 3G/UMTS