4: Setting up the GSM (3G) modem for a primary WAN link
Configuring a GSM (3G) modem on a GW2040 Series Router
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Local Password fields. In some cases, the remote end of the connection may also require
a username and password for authentication. The username and password for the
remote end are entered in the Remote Username and Remote Password fields.
Note:
Password validation does not require a minimum length or the use of numeric
characters.
In the Expert View menu, select
interfaces -> ppp-2 -> ppp -> authentication
-> name and password
. The Username and Password page appears.
Figure 16: The username and password page
On the name and password page, set the local username and password.
Field name
Description
Command line
Local Username
Enter an ASCII string for the
authentication user name on the
selected PPP interface. This username
is used in PAP and CHAP security.
Option
Description
Minimum
length
0
Default Value
Unspecified
Maximum
length
63
Units
Unspecified
Set Ppp Interface User
Name
Local Password
Enter an ASCII string for the
authentication user password on the
selected PPP interface.
To ensure security, the password is
displayed with asterisks (*) replacing
the actual characters. The password is
used in PAP and CHAP security.
Set Ppp Interface User
Encrypted Password
Local Password
Confirm
Retype the ASCII string for the
authentication user password on the
selected PPP interface.
Remote Username
Option
Description
Minimum
length
0
Default Value
Unspecified
Maximum
63
Set Ppp Interface Remote
User Name
