Setting Up Dialup Modems
Chapter 5: Configuring the Internet Connection 151
Table 30: USB Dialup Fields
In this field… Do this…
Modem Type Select the modem type.
You can select one of the predefined modem types or Custom.
If you selected Custom, the Installation String field is enabled. Otherwise,
it is filled in with the correct installation string for the modem type.
Initialization String Type the installation string for the custom modem type.
If you selected a standard modem type, this field is read-only.
Dial Mode Select the dial mode the modem uses.
Port Speed Select the modem's port speed (in bits per second).
Answer incoming
PPP calls
Select this option to specify that the modem should answer incoming
PPP calls. This allows accessing the appliance out of band for
maintenance purposes, in case the primary Internet connection fails.
Cellular
APN Type your Access Point Name (APN) as given by your cellular provider.
If your cellular provider has not provided you with an APN, leave this field
empty.
PIN Type the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code that you received
with your cellular SIM card, if required by your modem.
The PIN code is usually 4 digits long.
Warning: Entering an incorrect PIN code may cause your SIM card to be
blocked.
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