Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-C-EN-NX PPP Configuration, Dial-on, Demand, Idle Time Out, Dial Number

Chapter 2 – Getting Started

After clicking the Wizard Setup selection, the Wizards Setup screen displays.

Wizard Setup

IP Configuration

IP Address	The default is 192.168.2.1. To change it, simply enter your own IP address.
Mask	The default is 255.255.255.0
DNS	Enter the primary DNS IP address for the system. The default is 0.0.0.0

PPP Configuration

PPPThe default is Enable. This allows the PPP dialer to operate.

Dial-on-	The default is Enable. This allows the dial-on-demand feature to operate.
Demand	When Disabled, the modem always stays connected.
Idle Time Out	Sets the amount of time the PPP link stays active before disconnecting. Setting
	the value to zero causes the link to stay active continuously.
Dial Number	Enter the dial number. This number connects you to the Internet.
	For GPRS and EDGE, the number is *99***1#.
	For CDMA, the number is #777
APN	For GPRS and EDGE, enter the APN (Access Point Name). The APN is
	assigned by your wireless service provider.
Init String	You can set up to 4 modem initialization strings.
PPP Authentication
Authentication	Click the button corresponding to the authentication protocol you want to use to
Type	negotiate with the remote peer. PAP, CHAP, or PAP-CHAP.
	Default = PAP-CHAP
User Name	Enter the PPP User Name. This name authenticates the remote peer. The
	default is ipmodule.
Password	Enter the PPP Password. This password authenticates the remote peer.
	The default is ipmodule.

A Note About the Access Point Name

The APN (Access Point Name) is assigned by your GPRS or EDGE wireless service provider, but you may have to ask for it. An access point is an IP network to which a wireless modem connects. The Web Management software asks for the APN on the Wizard Setup screen and the PPP screen.

5.Click the Submit button.

6.Click the Save & Restart button.

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