Configuring the modem interface

Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Stand alone mode

Dialup Account

Configure up to three dial-up accounts. The FortiWiFi unit tries

 

connecting to each account in order until a connection can be

 

established.

Phone Number

The phone number required to connect to the dialup account. Do

 

not add spaces to the phone number. Make sure to include

 

standard special characters for pauses, country codes, and other

 

functions as required by your modem to connect to your dialup

 

account.

User Name

The user name (maximum 63 characters) sent to the ISP.

Password

The password sent to the ISP.

You can configure and use the modem in NAT/Route mode only.

To configure modem settings

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Select Enable Modem.

3Change any of the dial-up connection settings.

4Enter the settings for Dial-up Account 1 settings.

5If you have multiple dial-up accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and Password for Dial-up Account 2 and Dial-up Account 3.

6Select Apply.

Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Stand alone mode

To connect to a dial-up account

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Select Enable Modem.

3Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dial-up Accounts.

4Select Apply if you make any configuration changes.

5Select Dial Now.

The FortiWiFi unit initiates dialing into each dial-up account in turn until the modem connects to an ISP.

not active

The modem interface is not connected to the ISP.

active

The modem interface is attempting to connect to the ISP, or is connected

 

to the ISP.

A green check mark indicates the active dial-up account.

The IP address and netmask are assigned to the modem interface. Go to

System > Network > Interface to verify the IP address and netmask.

To disconnect the modem

Use the following procedure to disconnect the modem from a dial-up account.

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Select Hang Up if you want to disconnect from the dial-up account.

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