Operation Mode

Choose menu “Network Setting→Operation Mode”, you can configure the access mode on the screen below.

Figure 4-5 Internet Access Mode

 3G/4G Connection with Broadband Failover In this mode, the router will try 3G access first;

When 3G access fails and WAN access is valid, or when no 3G USB modem is inserted, the router would switch to WAN access;

When the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access immediately.

 3G/4G Connection

In this mode, the router will try 3G access only. WAN access is disabled.

 3G/4G Backup - Broadband Connection with 3G Failover In this mode, the router will try WAN access first;

When the WAN access fails, and 3G access is valid, the router would switch to 3G access;

When the router succeeds to connect to the WAN network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately.

 Broadband Connection

In this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G access is disabled.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

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1) In 3G/4G Connection with Broadband Failover and WAN preferred modes, the failover/backup function only works between 3G link and PPPoE / Dynamic IP / Static IP.

4.5.2 3G/4G

Choose menu “Network Setting→3G/4G”, you can configure parameters for 3G function on the screen below. To use the 3G function, you should first insert your USB modem on the USB port of the Router. If the USB modem is unplugged, corresponding information will be shown as in Figure 4-6. There are already much 3G USB modem information embedded in the router.

The USB modem parameters will be set automatically if the card is supported by the Router. If your USB modem inserted is supported by the Router, then your modem model will be shown in the 3G USB Modem field. Otherwise, “Unknown Modem” will be shown instead. Please visit our website to get the latest USB modems compatibility list.

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3G settings are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on Internet Access if you want to use 3G.

Figure 4-6 3G

 Location - Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G card.

 Telecom - Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G service.

The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.

 Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables

the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

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Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.

 Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this option, click the radio button.

 Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect your Internet connection, and not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button.

If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested.

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Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.

Click the Connect button to connect to your 3G network.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Click the Advanced Settings button if you want to set the advanced settings.

Figure 4-7 3G Advanced Settings

 Set the Dial Number and APN manually - Check the box and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below if your ISP is not listed in the Mobile ISP list or the default values are not the latest ones.

 Dial Number - Enter the Dial Number provided by your ISP.

 APN - Enter the APN (Access Point Name) provided by your ISP.

 Username/Password - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

 MTU Size - The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size is 1480 bytes, which is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.

 Use the following DNS Servers - If your ISP specifies a DNS server IP address for you, click the checkbox, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS blanks below. The Secondary DNS is optional. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from ISP.

 Primary DNS - Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

 Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Click the Modem Settings button if your 3G USB Modem is not supported by the Router, and then you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-8. Parameters of your USB modem can be configured on this page.

Figure 4-8 3G USB Modem Settings

There are already much 3G USB modem information embedded in the router. The USB modem parameters will be set automatically if the card is supported by the router. But when the router finds the card you just insert "unknown" to it, it will prompt you to set these parameters. The router can identify your "unknown" card if the correct parameters are in the list. We suggest you do the “3G USB Modem Setting” only in such circumstance.

To add 3G USB Modem entries, follow the steps below.

1. Download a most recent 3G USB modem configuration file from our website.

2. Click the Add New... button in Figure 4-8, and then you will see Figure 4-9.

3. Click Browse… to select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into the File blank.

4. Click the Upload button to upload the configuration.

Figure 4-9 Add or Modify a 3G USB Modem Entry