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1.4 Frequently asked Questions
1.4.1 How do I configure the router to use my SIM?
Section
3.5.4
of this manual details how to configure a cellular connection with your SIM.
Complete the following steps:
Up to three SIMs can be set up simultaneously.
1. Ensure the router is powered off
2. Insert your SIM card(s) noting which SIM is in which SIM slot
3. Power the router on
4. Using the GUI navigate to Basic Settings > Mobile Network > Connection
5. Enable the mobile connection
6. If required enable the diversity antenna
7. Unless you are planning to configure multiple WAN connections ie Ethernet, Metric can be left
at default
8. For each SIM card, add and complete a cellular profile table row, ensuring the SIM slot noted
earlier is selected, and the relevant APN, username and password are set according to the
requirements of the cellular provider
9. Press Save
It is advisable to check the configuration of the Health Monitor (see
3.8.1
) to avoid the Health Monitor
failing its ping test following configuration changes.
1.4.2 How do I manually swap between two SIMs?
Section
3.5.4
of this manual details how to manually manage your cellular connections.
1. Using the GUI navigate to Basic Settings > Mobile Network > Connection
2. Use the Active column to select the desired SIM profile
3. Press Save
1.4.3 How do I set up the Health Monitor to monitor my cellular
connection?
Section
3.8.1
of this manual details how to configure the Health Monitor application.
1. Using the GUI navigate to Diagnostics & Maintenance > Health Monitor > General Settings
2. Using section
3.8.1.1
as a guide complete the form
3. Press Save
4. Navigate to Diagnostics & Maintenance > Health Monitor > Settings for each WAN interface
5. Ensure that the Health monitoring switch is enabled
6. Press Save
The ping address must be accessible via the monitored cellular path. The standard Eseye
configuration pings a server within the Eseye private network, this cannot be used if using another
providers SIM card connectivity.