CHAPTER 6 Network Settings

WAN Setting

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. (Default: 199.7.83.42)

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. (Default: 199.7.83.42)

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

Default: 3 seconds)

Figure 32: 3G Configuration - Account Setup

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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

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