Chapter 4: Using the web interface
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7.
Select the source of the
APN
(Access Point Name).
There are four options for setting the APN. Unless you have special requirements, it is
recommended to use the SIM default, or to set the common APN to SIM default, and then
select Common here. You have the following options:
•
Common
. The APN is taken from the Common APN defined under
SETTINGS > Common. Refer to
Setting the common interface settings
•
SIM default
. The APN is taken from the SIM card. If you want to use a static IP address on
the external network, select this option either here or in the Common setting.
•
Network assigned
. The APN is assigned from the network.
•
User defined
. Type in the APN. APNs are provided from the Airtime Provider.
8.
If your APN uses a password, type in the user name and password provided from the Airtime
Provider.
9.
At
Automatic activation
select whether the connection should be activated automatically or
manually.
•
Disabled
means you can activate/deactivate the connection from the Dashboard.
•
Enabled
means the connection is activated automatically as soon as the system is ready. This
setting is used by default for the Group 0 user group.
10. Click
Apply
.
11. Follow the instructions in the warning and set the Default group to No Internet access, if you
are going to use the Bridge mode connection.
Note
If you are going to use the static IP address from your SIM card, the user name and
password are mandatory! See step 5. above.
Note
If both network user groups are enabled and both user groups have Internet access
you will get a warning. Only one group can have Internet access.