Advantech ICR-1601 - Network Scan; Network Scan Setting; Network Scan Configuration

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6.1.4 Network Scan
"Network Scan" function can let administrator specify the device how to connect to the mobile system
for data communication in each 3G/4G interface. For example, administrator can specify which generation
of mobile system is used for connection, 2G, 3G or LTE. Moreover, he can define their connection sequence
for the router device to connect to the mobile system automatically. Administrator also can scan the mobile
systems in the air manually, select the target operator system and apply it. The manual scanning approach
is used for problem diagnosis.
Network Scan Setting
Go to Service > Cellular Toolkit > Network Scan tab.
In "Network Scan" page, there are two windows for the Network Scan function. The "Configuration"
window can let you select which 3G/4G module (physical interface) is used to perform Network Scan, and
system will show the current used SIM card in the module. You can configure each 3G/4G WAN interface
by executing the network scanning one after another. You can also specify the connection sequence of the
targeted generation of mobile system, 2G/3G/LTE.
Network Scan Configuration
Configuration
Item
Value setting
Description
Physical
Interface
The box is 3G/4G-1 by
default
Choose a cellular interface (3G/4G-1 or 3G/4G-2) for the network scan
function.
Note: 3G/4G-2 is only available for the product with dual cellular module.
SIM Status
N/A
Show the connected cellular service (identified with SIM_A or SIM_B).
Network Type
Auto is selected by
default.
Specify the network type for the network scan function.
It can be Auto, 2G Only, 2G prefer, 3G Only, 3G prefer, or LTE Only.
When Auto is selected, the network will be register automatically;
If the prefer option is selected, network will be register for your option first;
If the only option is selected, network will be register for your option only.
Scan Approach
Auto is selected by
default.
When Auto selected, cellular module register automatically.
If the Manually option is selected, a Network Provider List screen appears.
Press Scan button to scan for the nearest base stations. Select (check the box)
the preferred base stations then click Apply button to apply settings.
Save
N/A
Click Save to save the settings