SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-3GN

HAPTER

| Initial Configuration

Setup Wizard

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◆USB Port — Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G

modem. When enabled, you can select if the 3G modem connection

operates as the Master or Backup WAN link. (Default: Disabled)

■Master WAN — Enables the USB 3G modem WAN connection to

operate as the primary WAN link. The Ethernet WAN port then

operates as the backup link. (Default: Disabled)

■Backup WAN — Enables the USB 3G modem WAN connection to

operate as the backup to the Ethernet WAN port link.

(Default: Enabled)

◆Dual WAN Mode — When both the WAN port and 3G modem

connections are enabled, you can configure the following parameters:

■Fallback of Dual WAN — The operation of the fallback between

dual WAN connections is as follows: (Default: Disabled)

■Enable — The Master WAN connection is used first. Whenever

this connection is lost, the device automatically switches to the

Backup WAN. During the operation of the Backup WAN, the

Master WAN link is monitored for recovery of the lost

connection. If the Master WAN link is re-established, the WAN

connection automatically switches back to the Master from the

Backup WAN connection.

■Disable — The Master WAN connection is used first. Whenever

this connection is lost, the device automatically switches to the

Backup WAN. The device will only switch back to the Master

WAN if the Backup connection is lost.

■Detect IP Address of Master WAN — An IP address to which a

ping packet is sent to detect if the Master WAN connection is valid.

■Detect IP Address of Backup WAN — An IP address to which a

ping packet is sent to detect if the Backup WAN connection is valid.

■Detect Timeout — Sets the ping time out. (Range: 1~5 seconds;

Default: 3 seconds)

◆Pin Code Protect — Enables the use of a PIN code (personal

identification number) to encrypt access to the 3G modem connection.

Some service providers do not require PIN code authentication. If a PIN

code is not required for your 3G or 3.5G modem, disable this function.

(Default: Disabled)

◆Dial Code — A dialled access code that connects the USB device to the

service provider.

◆APN Service — The access point name (APN) that uniquely identifies

the 3G or 3.5G service provider.

◆User Name — The user name of the account registered with the 3G or

3.5G service provider.