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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Issue: 1.5
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4.2.1
Configure the GSM (3G) modem and APN
Set up the GSM (3G) modem for a primary WAN link in the Expert View of the Advanced
section of the web of the GW2040 Series router.
On the Start page, click
Advanced
.
In the Advanced menu, click
Expert View
.
In the Expert View menu, select
interfaces -> modem-0 -> gsm
. The Modem
Interface GSM page appears. Click
Advanced
to view advanced options.
Figure 5: The GSM on modem page
Set
Access Point Name, PIN, PIN2, PUK,
and
PUK2
according to your ISP settings.
Field name
Description
Command line
APN (Access
Point Name)
For GPRS operation only. An access
point name is given by a network
operator for connection into the GPRS
network. Enter your service provider’s
Access Point Name (APN).
Set Modem Interface Gsm
Apn
PIN
<
SIM PIN number
>. This may or may
not be required, depending on SIM card
type. Check with your service provider.
Set Modem Interface Gsm
Pin
PIN2
<
SIM PIN2 number
>. This may or
may not be required, depending on SIM
card type. Check with your service
provider.
Set Modem Interface Gsm
Pin2
PUK
<
SIM personal unlock key
>. This
may or may not be required, depending
on SIM card type. Check with your
service provider.
Set Modem Interface Gsm
Puk
PUK2
<
SIM personal unlock key 2
>. This
Set Modem Interface Gsm
Puk2
