Configuring the WAN Interface
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BODi rS BD1000 User Manual
3 • Configuring LAN & WAN Interfaces
Mobile Internet Settings
The Mobile Internet Connection method is suitable for USB modem mobile connection such as 3G, WiMAX,
LTE, EVDO, EDGE, and GPRS, etc. Currently, it only applies to USB mobile WAN port.
Figure 23. Network > WAN > Ethernet WAN Settings > Mobile Internet Connection
Table 14. WAN: Mobile Internet Settings
Field
Description
Enable
Select
Yes
to enable the connection; select
No
to disable.
Connection Type
Specifies the utilization of the WAN connection.The
Always-on
option should be
used whenever it is available. If
Backup Priority
and a priority group are
selected, the WAN connection is treated as a backup connection and is used only
in the absence of available Always-on WAN connection(s) and higher priority
backup connection(s). Default (recommended) =
Always-on
Standby State
Select to remain connected or to disconnect when this WAN connection is no
longer in the highest priority and has entered the standby state. When
Remain
connected
is chosen, upon bringing up this WAN connection to active, it will be
immediately available for use.
Idle Disconnect
When enabled, an idle connection will be disconnected after a specified amount of
time. This time value is global and will affect all WAN profiles. The mobile connec-
tion will re-establish on demand.
GRE
Select to enable Generic Routing Encapsulation.
Reply to ICMP Ping
When disabled, the WAN connection will not respond to ICMP PING requests.
Default =
Enabled
Operator Settings
*Applies to 3G / EDGE / GPRS modem only. It does not apply to EVDO / EVDO
Rev. A modem.
Configures the APN settings of the WAN connection. Select
Auto
to detect the
mobile operator automatically. Select
Custom
to enter the carrier’s PN, Login,
Password, and Dial Number settings manually. You may obtain this information
from your carrier. Default/Recommended Setting =
Auto
SIM PIN (optional)
Optional field to use if there is SIM lock for your SIM card service.
