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Configuring a GSM (3G) modem on a GW2040 Series Router
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Issue: 1.5
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Assigned interface number ...................................................................... 3
References to GSM (3G) .......................................................................... 3
Internet Service Provider details ............................................................... 4
Typical uses of the GSM (3G) modem ..................................................... 5
Types of data bearers that the GSM (3G) modem supports .................... 6
Configuring the GW2040 series ............................................................... 7
Setting up the GSM (3G) modem for a primary WAN link ........................ 8
Configuring the GW2040 series to use the GSM (3G) modem interface .. 8
Configure the GSM (3G) modem and APN .................................................. 9
Configure the IP default route .................................................................10
Configure the PPP interface .....................................................................12
Configure the IP interface .......................................................................13
Configure address translation ..................................................................15
Configure IPCP options ...........................................................................15
Select asynchronous PPP operation ..........................................................19
Configure 3G Username and Password .....................................................20
Set dialling options for GSM only .............................................................24
Configure the modem interface ...............................................................25
Save the configuration ...........................................................................26
Reload the configuration .........................................................................27
Performing GSM (3G) monitoring and diagnostics ................................. 28
View the connection monitor ................................................................ 28
Active data connections ..........................................................................30
Modem statistics and signal quality ..........................................................33