Configuration and Management

3.4.1Mobile Network Connection Details

The Ericsson W3x connects to the HSPA/UMTS (3G) network when it is available and uses the GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) network as fallback.

Note: Your SIM card must support both 2G and 3G to have this capability. Check with your operator for any issues related to your local coverage for both 2G and 3G.

The following information is displayed regarding the connection to the mobile network:

Table 9 - Mobile Network connection details

Text/symbol

Description

 

 

 

The mobile network (HSPA, UMTS or GSM) signal

 

quality available at the Ericsson W3x location. This

 

signal quality affects the performance of the unit. If

 

two or more bars are green, the connection is

 

usually acceptable.

 

 

Link Status:

The Internet access status, either Up or Down.

 

If the link is up, a connection is established.

 

 

Mode:

The protocol used for the Internet data traffic:

 

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol).

 

 

Connection:

The radio access technique currently used to enable

 

Internet access. It can be HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, or

 

GPRS.

 

 

Service provider:

The name of, or other reference to, the mobile

 

network operator.

 

 

Current APN:

The APN (Access Point Name) currently used.

 

 

Network

The current mobile network registration status, which

registration:

can be one of the following:

 

- Not registered, not searching

 

- Registered, home network

 

- Searching

 

- Registration denied

 

- Unknown

 

- Roaming

 

- Limited Service

 

 

IP Address:

The IP address automatically assigned to the

 

Ericsson W3x by the mobile network.

 

Note: If you require static IP addressing from your

 

operator, contact them directly.

 

 

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Ericsson W3X manual Mobile Network Connection Details, Link Status, Mode, Service provider, Current APN