Interfaces WideArea Networks(WANs)
IX20 User Guide
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manual—Thedevice will only connect to the carrier identified in the Network PLMN ID.
If the carrier is not available, no cellular connection will be established.
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manual_automatic—The device will attempt to connect to the carrier identified in the
Network PLMN ID. If the carrier is not available, the device will fall back to using
automatic carrier selection.
4. If carrier section mode is set to manual or manual_automatic, set the network PLMNID:
(config)> network interface modem modem operator plmn_ID
(config)>
Note You can use the modem scan command at the Admin CLI to scan for available carriers
and determine their PLMN ID. See Scan for available cellular carriers for details.
5. Save the configuration and apply the change
(config)> save
Configuration saved.
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6. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
Scan for available cellular carriers
You can scan for available carriers and determine their network PLMN IDby using the modem scan
command at the Admin CLI.
Note For devices using Unitac modems (such as devices with the 1002-CM45 core module), carrier
scanning will not work if the modem has an active cellular connection.
Web
Log into the IX20 WebUI asa user with full Admin accessrights.
1. From the main menu, click Status> Modems.
2. Scroll to the Connection Statussection and click SCAN.
The Carrier Scan window opens.