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Chapter 1 Introduction
LTE3202-M430 User’s Guide
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1.2 Applications
Your can have the following networks with the LTE3202-M430:
• Wired LAN . You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the LTE3202-M430 so that they
can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless LAN. Wireless clients can wirelessly connect to the LTE3202-M430 to access network resources.
You can use WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) to create an instant network connection with another WPS
compatible device.
1.2.1 Wireless LAN (WiFi) Connection
The LTE3202-M430 is a wireless Access Point (AP) for wireless clients, such as notebook computers or PDAs
and iPads. It allows them to connect to the Internet without having to rely on inconvenient Ethernet
cables. By default, the wireless LAN (WLAN) is enabled on the LTE3202-M430.
1.3 Ways to Manage the LTE3202-M430
Use any of the following methods to manage the LTE3202-M430.
• WPS (WiFi Protected Setup). You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web Configurator
to set up a wireless network with your LTE3202-M430.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the LTE3202-M430 using a
(supported) web browser.
• TR-069. This is an auto-configuration server used to remotely configure your device.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the LTE3202-M430
Do the following things regularly to make the LTE3202-M430 more secure and to manage it more
effectively.
• Change the password often. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working
configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your
password, you will have to reset the LTE3202-M430 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you won’t have to totally re-configure the LTE3202-M430; you can simply
restore your last configuration.
1.5 Hardware Connections
See your Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections. You need to insert a SIM
card to the SIM card slot at the side of the LTE3202-M430 before you can use it.