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6 .
O P E R A T I O N
The has two modes of operation:
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Modem Router
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Bridge
User can select one or the other mode via the WAN page on the Web interface of the
device.
6.1
Modem Router Mode
In Modem Router Mode, the acquires the IP from the ISP, keeps it and shares it
with connected Host PC's via NAT. gets public/private IP (IP-2) from ISP via the
cellular network whereas the host PC's get each private IPs (IP-1) from the DHCP server
of the . NAT converts network data between IP-1 and IP-2.
[Figure 29: Modem Router Mode]
6.1.1
Setting Host PC’s Network Environment
The is set to Modem Router Mode by default. To obtain an IP automatically
from the DHCP Server of the , please do the following:
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For Windows XP, connect a PC to the via an Ethernet cable, then click “My
Network Places” and choose Properties.
