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Section 5 - Connect to the Internet
WAN3 (3G Internet)
Path: Network > Internet > WAN3 Settings
This router supports the use of 3G Internet access. Cellular 3G internet access is available on WAN3 via a 3G USB
modem for DSR series. The cellular ISP that provides the 3G data plan will provide the authentication requirements
to establish a connection. The dial Number and APN are specific to the cellular carriers.
Once the connection type
settings are configured and saved, navigate to the WAN status page (Setup > Internet Settings > WAN3 Status)
and Enable the WAN3 link to establish the 3G connection.
Field
Description
Reconnect Mode
Some ISPs may require you to pay for usage time. Select
On Demand
if this is the case. This will have the
router connect to the Internet only when you initiate an Internet connection. Select
Always On
to have
the router stay connected to the Internet.
Maximum Idle Time
Enter the idle time in minutes before the router disconnects from the Internet (On Demand only).
User Name
Enter your 3G account user name.
Password
Enter your 3G account password.
Dial-in Number
Enter the phone number to access your Internet.
Authentication Proto-
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Select one of following protocols from the drop-down menu: None, PAP or CHAP.
APN Required
Toggle to ON if your ISP requires APN to connect.
APN
Enter the APN (Access Point Name) provided by the ISP.
DNS Server Source
Select either
Get Dynamically from ISP
or
Use These DNS Servers
to manually enter DNS servers.
Primary DNS Server
If you selected “Use These DNS Servers”, enter the primary DNS server IP address.
Secondary DNS Server
If you selected “Use These DNS Servers”, enter the secondary DNS server IP address.
MTU Size
Select to use the default MTU value (1500) or select
Custom
to enter your own value.
Custom MTU
Enter a MTU value to optimize performance with your ISP.
Note:
WAN3 (3G Internet) is available only in DSR-1000AC.
