USER MANUAL
Peplink Balance Series
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10.1.5 Mobile Internet Connection
(This section applies only to Peplink Balance 380, 390, 580, 710 and 1350)
The Mobile Internet Connection method is suitable for USB modem mobile connection such as 3G, EVDO,
EDGE, and GPRS, etc. Currently it only applies to USB mobile WAN port. For the list of supported
modems, please refer to Peplink 3G Modem Support page: http://www.peplink.com/3g
Network Settings for Mobile Internet Connection
Connection
Type
This setting specifies the utilization of the WAN connection.
The selection of Always-on results in the WAN connection to be used whenever it is
available. If Backup is selected, the WAN connection is treated as a backup
connection and is used only in the absence of available Always-on WAN.
The default and recommended Connection Type is Always-on.
Standby State
This option allows you to choose whether to remain the connection connected or
disconnect when this WAN connection is no longer in the highest priority and has
entered the standby state. When Remain connected is chosen, upon bringing up this
WAN connection to active, it will be immediately available for use.
GRE
Please refer to Section 10.1.4 for details.
Reply to ICMP
Ping
If this field is disabled, the WAN connection will not respond to ICMP Ping requests.
By default, this is enabled.
Operator
Settings
This setting applies to 3G / EDGE / GPRS modem only. It does not apply to EVDO /
EVDO Rev. A modem.
This allows you to configure the APN settings of your connection. If Auto is selected,
Peplink Balance will automatically detect the APN, configure the modem, and make
connection. You may change the APN settings by selecting Custom Mobile Operator
Settings.
The default and recommended Operator Settings is Auto.
The correct values can be obtained from your carrier.