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User’s Manual of WNRT-617G
5.5 Network
There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in
Figure 5-8
Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
Figure 5-8 The Network menu
5.5.1 Internet Access
Choose menu “Network→Internet Access”, and you can configure the access mode on the screen below.
Figure 5-9 Internet Access Mode
The page includes the following fields:
Object
3G Preferred
Description
In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access first. When 3G/4G access fails and WAN access is valid, or when no 3G/4G USB modem is inserted, the router would switch to WAN access. When the router succeeds to connect to the 3G/4G network, the router would stop the
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3G Only
WAN Preferred
WAN Only
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WAN connection and switch back to 3G/4G access immediately.
In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access only. WAN access is disabled.
In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. When the WAN access fails, and 3G/4G access is valid, the router would switch to
3G/4G access. When the router succeeds to connect to the WAN network, the router would stop the 3G/4G connection and switch back to
WAN access immediately.
In this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G/4G access is disabled.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
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5.5.2 3G
Choose menu “Network→3G”, and you can configure parameters for 3G/4G function on the screen below. Please do not insert the 3G/4G USB Modem into the router before configuring the settings.
When the USB modem is unplugged, corresponding information will be shown in
Figure 5-10
1. 3G/4G 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
2. Please configure the PIN code of the 3G/4G modem first and save the settings before inserting your USB 3G/4G Modem into the router. Otherwise, the USB
3G/4G modem will be locked possibly for trying the wrong PIN code over three times.
There are already many kinds of 3G/4G USB modems embedded in the router. The USB modem parameters will be set automatically if it is supported by the Router. If your USB modem inserted is supported by the Router, then its model name will be shown in the 3G/4G USB Modem field.
Otherwise, “Unknown Modem” will be shown instead. Please visit our website to get the latest USB modem compatibility list.
Figure 5-10 3G/4G Settings
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The page includes the following fields:
Location
Object
Mobile ISP
Description
Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G/4G Modem.
Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for
3G/4G service. The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.
SIM/UIM PIN Enter the PIN code if the SIM/UIM Protection is enabled. Please note that 3 times of wrong PIN code will lock your SIM/UIM card. You need to unlock it on the PC using PUK code.
Note:
1. No matter how many digits of the PIN code you input, there are always eight digits displayed in this field after saving the settings.
2. This field is only available when the SIM/UIM PIN
Protection is enabled on the mobile phone.
Message The PIN information of your SIM/UIM card.
Connection Mode
Click the Connect button to connect to your 3G/4G network.
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 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.
Connect
Automatically
Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected.
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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. 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.
Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, so please confirm it with your ISP or keep it Auto.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Click the Modem Settings button if your 3G/4G USB Modem is not supported by the Router, and then you will see the screen as shown in
Figure 5-11
. Parameters of your USB modem can be configured on this page.
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.
Figure 5-11 3G/4G USB Modem Settings
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