Configuration and Management
2.4.1 Mobile Network Connection Details
The Ericsson W21 connects to the UMTS (3G) network when it is available
and uses the GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) network as fall-back.
The following information is displayed regarding the connection to the
mobile network:
Table 6 - Mobile Network connection details
Text/symbol Description
The mobile network (UMTS or GSM) signal quality
available at the Ericsson W21 location. This signal
quality affects the performance of the unit. If two or
more bars are green, the connection is usually
acceptable.
The Internet access status, either Up or Down.
If the link is up, connection is established.
Link Status
The protocol used for the Internet data traffic:
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol).
Mode
The radio access technique currently used to enable
Internet access. It can be HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, or
GPRS.
Connection
The name of, or other reference to, the mobile
network operator.
Service provider
The APN (Access Point Name) currently used.
APN
The current mobile network registration status, which
can be one of the following:
- Not registered, not searching
- Registered, home network
- Searching
- Registration denied
- Unknown
- Roaming
- Limited Service
Network
registration
The IP address automatically assigned to the
Ericsson W21 by the mobile network.
IP Address
The IP address to the primary DNS server.
DNS 1
The IP address to the secondary DNS server.
DNS 2
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