SMC Networks BARRICADETM N SMCWBR11S-3GN - Manual (Page 46)

C HAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration
Setup Wizard
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◆ USB Port — Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G
modem. When enabled, you can select if the 3G modem connection
operates as the Master or Backup WAN link. (Default: Disabled)
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Master WAN — Enables the USB 3G modem WAN connection to
operate as the primary WAN link. The Ethernet WAN port then
operates as the backup link. (Default: Disabled)
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Backup WAN — Enables the USB 3G modem WAN connection to
operate as the backup to the Ethernet WAN port link.
(Default: Enabled)
◆ Dual WAN Mode — When both the WAN port and 3G modem
connections are enabled, you can configure the following parameters:
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Fallback of Dual WAN — The operation of the fallback between
dual WAN connections is as follows: (Default: Disabled)
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Enable — The Master WAN connection is used first. Whenever
this connection is lost, the device automatically switches to the
Backup WAN. During the operation of the Backup WAN, the
Master WAN link is monitored for recovery of the lost
connection. If the Master WAN link is re-established, the WAN
connection automatically switches back to the Master from the
Backup WAN connection.
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Disable — The Master WAN connection is used first. Whenever
this connection is lost, the device automatically switches to the
Backup WAN. The device will only switch back to the Master
WAN if the Backup connection is lost.
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Detect IP Address of Master WAN — An IP address to which a
ping packet is sent to detect if the Master WAN connection is valid.
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Detect IP Address of Backup WAN — An IP address to which a
ping packet is sent to detect if the Backup WAN connection is valid.
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Detect Timeout — Sets the ping time out. (Range: 1~5 seconds;
Default: 3 seconds)
◆ Pin Code Protect — Enables the use of a PIN code (personal
identification number) to encrypt access to the 3G modem connection.
Some service providers do not require PIN code authentication. If a PIN
code is not required for your 3G or 3.5G modem, disable this function.
(Default: Disabled)
◆ Dial Code — A dialled access code that connects the USB device to the
service provider.
◆ APN Service — The access point name (APN) that uniquely identifies
the 3G or 3.5G service provider.
◆ User Name — The user name of the account registered with the 3G or
3.5G service provider.