Multitech MultiConnect eCell - Chapter 4 - Basic Network; WAN and Internet Setup for 3 G;4 G

BASIC NETWORK
MultiConnect
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eCell User Guide 11
Chapter 4 – Basic Network
WAN and Internet Setup for 3G/4G
This device has Cellular WAN interfaces, these can be configured individually to maximize Internet connection
setup.
To configure Cellular WAN settings go to Basic Network > WAN on the menu on the left.
1. Dial-up Profile: Use information given by your 3G/4G data services provider to setup your connection
including APN, dialed number, and account/password. Choose from Manual Configuration or Auto-
Detection. When selecting Manual Configuration, configure the following:
Country: Select the country. If using custom APN, select Others.
Service Provider: Select the service provider. If using custom APN, select Others.
APN: Verify predefined APN name or manually enter a custom APN name.
PIN code: If your card needs to be unlocked before making a data connection, enter the SIM card PIN
code.
Dial Number: Enter the ISP-provided dial number.
Account/Password: Enter the ISP-provided Account/Password.
Authentication: Choose Auto, PAP, or CHAP according to your ISP's authentication approach. If unsure,
choose Auto.
Primary/Secondary DNS: Enter the IP Address of the Domain Name Server. Most ISPs assign them
automatically.
2. Roaming: Allow internet connection when roaming.
3. Data Usage Monitor: Controls how much data is allowed for the 3G/4G connection during a defined cycle
period. This will help to avoid data overage charges from your Cellular service provider.
Carrier Name: Name of the carrier or provider.
Cycle Period: Cycle period duration in hours, weeks, or months.
Cycle Start Date: Cycle period start date and time.
Data Allowance: Set amount of data allowed during the cycle period.
Halting Internet: Stop internet connection when the maximum data allowance is reached during the cycle
period.
4. Connection Control: Setup WAN connection to be Always on, Connect-On-Demand, or Connect
Manually.
5. Time Schedule: Set the WAN connection to be active for a certain predefined period. Choose from
Always or By Schedule. If you choose By Schedule, add a new schedule at System > Scheduling.
6. MTU: Maximum Transmit Unit. Different WAN connections have different values. If unsure, use default
value of 0 (Auto).
7. IP Passthrough: This is a bridge mode between a LAN device and a WAN interface. For security, assign a
WAN interface IP Address to a fixed MAC address on the LAN device. In this mode, only one device is
allowed on the LAN.
Cellular Consecutive fails times: When the cellular connection cannot obtain an IP address
consecutive times, it will auto reboot the modem. Enter the number of allowed cellular IP address
failures before modem auto reboot.