Configuring_GSM_GW2040.pdf

Configuring a GSM (3G) Modem
on a GW2040 Series Router
Issue
10.2
Date
05 March 2014
1: About this document
About this document ............................................................................... 3
1.1
Scope ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2
Readership ............................................................................................. 3
1.3
More information ................................................................................... 3
1.3.1
Assigned interface number ...................................................................... 3
1.4
Terminology ........................................................................................... 3
1.5
Prerequisites .......................................................................................... 3
1.5.1
Inserting the SIM card ............................................................................ 3
1.5.2
Internet Service Provider details .............................................................. 4
Introduction ............................................................................................ 5
2.1
3G overview ........................................................................................... 5
2.2
Typical uses of the GSM (3G) modem ..................................................... 5
2.3
Types of data bearers that the GSM (3G) modem supports .................... 6
2.3.1
GPRS .................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2
HSDPA .................................................................................................. 6
2.3.3
HSUPA .................................................................................................. 6
2.3.4
UMTS ................................................................................................... 6
2.3.5
EDGE .................................................................................................... 6
2.4
3
PPP layer structure ................................................................................ 7

Configuring the GSM (3G) modem ........................................................... 8
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2
Enable the modem interface .................................................................... 8

Configure the GSM (3G) modem APN and behaviour ................................... 8
Configure the PPP interface ................................................................. 10
3.2.1
Bind the modem-0 to the PPP interface ................................................... 11
3.2.2
Configure the IP settings ....................................................................... 11
3.2.3
Configure address translation ................................................................ 13
3.2.4
Configure IPCP options ......................................................................... 14
3.2.5
Select asynchronous PPP operation......................................................... 17
3.2.6
Configure PPP authentication ................................................................. 19
3.2.7
Configure LCP options ........................................................................... 23
3.2.8
Configure the default route.................................................................... 27
3.2.9
Save the configuration .......................................................................... 28
3.2.10
Reload the configuration ....................................................................... 29
Performing GSM (3G) monitoring and diagnostics ................................ 31
4.1
Connection monitor .............................................................................. 31
4.2
3G info ................................................................................................. 31
4.2.1
3G call history ..................................................................................... 33
4.2.2
Active data connections ........................................................................ 35
4.2.3
Trace analyzer ..................................................................................... 36
Configuring a GSM (3G) Modem on a GW2040 Series Router

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1 About this document

1.1 Scope
This configuration guide explains how to set up and configure a primary link using the
GSM (3G) modem on a GW2040 Series router.
This document covers firmware version 9.09.xx and firmware version 10.00.xx.
1.2 Readership
This document is for engineers who have previous experience configuring and managing
GW Series routers.
1.3 More information

1.3.1
Assigned interface number

Throughout this guide we have used ppp-1 as the assigned interface number. You can
configure any PPP interface number for connections. For example, ppp-2 could be
substituted for each ppp-1 task covered in this document.
1.4 Terminology
Abbreviation
Description
APN
Access Point Name
EDGE
Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution, sometimes referred to as Enhanced GPRS
(EGPRS)
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
HSDPA
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
1.5 Prerequisites
1.5.1
Inserting the SIM card

1. Ensure the unit is powered off.
2. Hold the SIM card with the chip side facing down and the cut corner top left.
3. Gently push the SIM card into SIM slot 1 until it clicks in.
4. To remove the SIM card, gently push the SIM card. The card will click out.
WARNING
The SIM card MUST be inserted into the router before the unit is powered on.
Do not insert or remove the SIM card after the unit has been powered on.

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1.5.2
Internet Service Provider details

Before you configure the GSM (3G) modem, check with your Internet Service Provider
for the following information:
Number
PIN
PUK, and
Access Point Name
Username and password

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2: Introduction
2 Introduction
2.1 3G overview
3G is the third generation of mobile phone standards and technology. It is based on the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) family of standards under the International
Mobile Telecommunications programme, IMT-2000.
3G technologies enable network operators to offer users a wider range of more advanced
services while achieving greater network capacity through improved spectral efficiency.
Services include wide-area wireless voice telephony, video calls, and broadband wireless
data, all in a mobile environment.
The GW2040 Series router contains a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications)
3G wireless modem. The modem in connection with a SIM card establishes a WAN
connection to the Internet.
The GW2040 Series router supports a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps and a
maximum upload speed of 384 kbps.
2.2 Typical uses of the GSM (3G) modem

You can use the GSM (3G) modem on the GW2040 Series in two ways.
You can create a primary WAN link over the GSM (3G) modem.
Figure 1: A primary WAN link over the 3G modem

You can use the GSM (3G) modem as a backup WAN link. If the primary interface link
fails, the GW2040 Series router uses its GSM (3G) modem to automatically route traffic
across the Internet via its alternative interface. This set up is not covered in this
document. For further information contact Virtual Access.

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2: Introduction
Figure 2: A primary link using the 3G modem on the GW2040 series router
2.3 Types of data bearers that the GSM (3G) modem supports
Data bearers are frame protocols that transport data streams.
2.3.1
GPRS
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) uses packet-switched technology to transmit small
bursts of data. The maximum data rate available to the 3G modem depends on
provisioning by the network operator.
2.3.2
HSDPA
HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) uses circuit-switched technology to
transmit data at speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.
2.3.3
HSUPA
HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) is a 3G mobile telephony protocol with up link
speeds of 5.76Mbps.
2.3.4
UMTS
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is a 3rd generation technology
providing higher transfer rates.
2.3.5
EDGE
Edge uses the same frequencies as GPRS but offers better speeds. It is used when the
signal strength for 3G is not sufficient. Setting up the GSM (3G) modem for a primary
WAN link
To configure the GW2040 Series to use the GSM (3G) modem interface, follow the steps
in sections 2.5 to 2.6.8. You do not have to save each configuration until you have
updated all your settings. When you have completed all your configuration changes, you
must save the configuration as described in section 2.6.9 Save the configuration.
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2: Introduction
2.4 PPP layer structure

The figure below shows the PPP layer structure required to configure a primary WAN link.
Figure 3: PPP layer structure

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3: Configuring the GSM (3G) modem
3 Configuring the GSM (3G) modem

The GW2040 uses the modem-0 interface for the GSM (3G) card.
3.1.1
Enable the modem interface

If you are using 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces ->
modem-0 -> modem interface. The Modem Interface page appears.
If you are using 10.00.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces >
modem > modem-0 > modem interface. The Modem Interface page appears.
Figure 4: The modem interface page in version 9.09.xx

To ensure that modem-0 is enabled, in the Enabled drop-down menu, select yes.
The remaining parameters are not relevant for GSM modems and can be left at their
default values.
Field name
Description
Enabled
Specifies if the modem interface is

enabled.
Command line
Set Modem Interface Enabled
Set Enabled to yes.
Table 1: The modem interface on modem-0 fields, their descriptions and command lines
Click Update. The Configuration Update Result page appears.
3.1.2
Configure the GSM (3G) modem APN and behaviour

On the Start page, click Advanced.
In the Advanced menu, click Expert View.

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If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > modem-0 -> gsm. The Modem Interface GSM page appears. Click Advanced to view
advanced options.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces
-> modem > modem-0 > gsm. The Modem Interface GSM page appears. Click
Advanced to view advanced options.
Figure 5: The modem interface GSM page in version 9.09.xx

Set Access Point Name, PIN, PIN2, PUK, and PUK2 according to your ISP settings. For
more information on the dual SIM features, read the guide SIM and SMS Operation on
GW2010 and GW2040 Series dual SIM 3G Routers.
Field name
Description
APN (Access Point

Name)
Defines the Access Point Name as given

by network operator for the Main SIM.
Command line
Set Modem Interface Gsm Apn
Enter your service providers Access

Point Name (APN).

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PIN
Defines the GSM Personal Identification

Number as assigned by the network
operator for the Main SIM.
Set Modem Interface Gsm Pin
<SIM PIN number>. This may or may

not be required, depending on SIM card
type. Check with your service provider.
PIN2
Defines the GSM Personal Identification

Number 2 as assigned by the network
Set Modem Interface Gsm Pin2
<SIM PIN2 number>. This may or may

not be required, depending on SIM card
type. Check with your service provider.
PUK
Defines the GSM Personal Unlocking

Key as assigned by the network
operator.
Set Modem Interface Gsm Puk
<SIM personal unlock key>. This may

or may not be required, depending on
SIM card type. Check with your service
provider.
PUK2
Defines the GSM Personal Unlocking

Key 2 as assigned by the network
Set Modem Interface Gsm Puk2
<SIM personal unlock key 2>. This may

or may not be required, depending on
SIM card type. Check with your service
provider.
Radio Access
Technology Mode
Auto
Use best available.
GPRS
Preferred
Selects GPRS as
preferred
technology. If not
available then will
use best available.
UMTS
preferred
Selects UMTS as
preferred
technology. If not
available then will
use best available.
GPRS only
Selects GPRS only
UMTS only
Selects UMTS only
Set Modem Interface Gsm Rat
Set Radio Access to auto.
Table 2: GSM on modem-0 fields, their descriptions and command lines

Click Update. The Configuration Update Result page appears. You do not have to save
your configurations until you have updated all your settings.
3.2 Configure the PPP interface

The GSM (3G) modem uses the modem-0 interface as the lower layer interface, so you
must configure a PPP interface to send and receive data using the modem-0 interface.
This guide uses ppp-1 but any PPP interface can be used.

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3.2.1
Bind the modem-0 to the PPP interface

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1-> wan interface. The PPP WAN Interface page appears.
-> ppp > ppp-1 > wan interface. The PPP WAN interface page appears.
Figure 6: The WAN interface page in version 9.09.xx

On the PPP WAN Interface on ppp-1 page, select Modem -0 from the Wan Interface
drop-down list.
Field name
Description
WAN Interface
Defines the connection type on the

PPP WAN interface.
Command line
Ppp Interface Wan Interface
Table 3: The PPP WAN interface field, its description and command line
3.2.2
Configure the IP settings

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: to configure the IP interface, in the Expert
View menu, select interfaces -> ppp-1-> ip -> ip. The IP Interface page appears.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: to configure the IP interface, in the Expert
View menu, select interfaces -> ppp -> ppp-1 -> ip -> ip. The IP Interface page
appears.

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Figure 7: The IP interface on ppp-1 page in version 9.09.xx

If the GSM link is using a dynamic IP set Enabled to yes, Type to unnumbered, IP
Address to 0.0.0.0, and Mask to 255.255.255.0. All other settings can be left at their
default values.
If the GSM link is using a static IP set Enabled to yes, and Type to unnumbered. Set
the IP address to the static IP, and set the Mask to 255.255.255.255. All other settings
can be left at their default values.
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables IP operation on

the selected interface.
Command line
Set Ip Interface Enabled
Set to yes.
Type
Select one of the following options to

define the point to point link
associated with the PPP interface as
operating in unnumbered IP mode or
numbered IP mode.
numbered
Configures an IP
point to point link
for numbered
operation. Default.
unnumbered
Configures an IP
point to point link
for numberless or
unnumbered
operation.
Set Ip Interface Unnumbered

Link Enabled
Note: when an interface is defined as

unnumbered, the IP Address field for
the interfaces(s) must be set to
0.0.0.0.
Set to unnumbered.
IP Address
Enter the IP address, in dotted

decimal notation, to be assigned to
Set Ip Interface Address
This field and the Mask provide the

network and host identification.
This configuration change does not

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take effect until the device

reboots. Note: When the interface is
defined as unnumbered, this field
must be set to 0.0.0.0
Set IP Address to 0.0.0.0.
Mask
Enter the subnet mask, in dotted

decimal notation, to be assigned to
the selected interface. The subnet
mask is used to determine the
network and host ID from the IP
address and is based on the network
class.
Set Ip Interface Address Mask
Set Mask to 255. 255. 255. 0.

Remote IP Address
Enter the IP address of the peer at

the opposite end of the point to point
link associated with the selected
interface. The IP router process
establishes a host route to the end
point of each point to point link based
on the remote address.
Remote Mask
Specify the subnetwork mask, in

dotted decimal notation, to be
associated with the remote end point
of an unnumbered IP link.
Set Ip Interface Remote

Address
Remote IP Address to 0.0.0.0.

Set Ip Interface Remote Mask
Remote Mask to 255.255.255.0.

MTU
Enter the size, in bytes, of the largest

IP datagram that can be sent by the
selected interface. The MTU value
includes the data link header, IP
header, and IP data field.
Minimum
Value
64
Default
Value
1500
Maximum
Value
1500
Units
Bytes
Set Ip Interface Mtu
Set MTU to 1500.
Table 4: The IP interface on ppp-1 fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.3
Configure address translation

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> ip -> address translation -> outgoing. The Outgoing Address
Translation page appears.
-> ppp -> ppp-1 -> ip -> address translation -> outgoing. The Outgoing Address
Translation page appears.

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Figure 8: The outgoing address translation page in version 9.09.xx

Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables the translation of

outgoing IP datagrams on this interface.
yes
Enables translation of
outgoing IP datagrams on
no
Disables translation of
outgoing IP datagrams on
Command line
Ip Address Translation
Interface Enabled
Table 5: The outgoing address translation on ppp-1 field, its description and command line
3.2.4
Configure IPCP options

The IPCP options to be negotiated during PPP negotiation vary depending on the GSM
provider. However, we recommend enabling the following options.
3.2.4.1
Local IP Address negotiation
Local Primary DNS negotiation
Local Secondary DNS negotiation
Local IP address negotiation

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces >ppp-1 ->ip->ipcp options->local address. The Local IP Address Negotiation page
appears.
-> ppp -> ppp-1 -> ppp -> ipcp options -> local address. The Local IP Address
Negotiation page appears.

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Figure 9: The local IP address page in version 9.09.xx

Field name
Description
Command line
Enabled
Enables or disables the IP address

negotiation on the local end of the link.
Set Ppp Interface Local

Option Ipcp Address Enabled
Set Enabled to y.
Required
Defines whether or not negotiation of the

local IP address is required.
Set Required to no.
Negotiable
Defines whether the IP address value is

negotiable or not negotiable.
Negotiable to yes.
IP Address
If negotiation is enabled, enter the IP address

to use for local IP address negotiation. Enter
the IP address in dotted decimal notation.

Option Ipcp Address
Negotiation Required
Enabled
Ppp Interface Local Option
Ipcp Address Negotiable
Enabled
Ppp Interface Local Option
Ipcp Address Value
Set IP Address to 0.0.0.0.
Table 6: The local IP address fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.4.2
Local primary DNS negotiation

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces >ppp-1 -> ip -> ipcp options-> local primary dns. The Local Primary DNS page
appears.
-> ppp -> ppp-1 -> ppp -> ipcp options -> local primary address. The Local
Primary DNS page appears.

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Figure 10: The local primary DNS negotiation page in version 9.09.xx
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables negotiation of the

primary DNS IP address on the local
end of the link.
Command line
Option Ipcp Primary Dns
Address Enabled
Set Enabled to yes.

Required
Defines whether or not negotiation of

the primary DNS address is required.
Set Required to no.
Negotiable
Defines whether primary DNS value is

negotiable or not negotiable.
Negotiable to yes.
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the primary

DNS server to be used by the local
end of the link. Setting the IP address
to 0.0.0.0 is an explicit request that
the remote end provides the address
information.

Address Negotiation Required
Enabled
Address Negotiable Enabled
Address Value
Address to 0.0.0.0.
Table 7: The local primary DNS fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.4.3
Local secondary DNS negotiation

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces >ppp-1 ->ip->ipcp options->local secondary dns. The Local Secondary DNS
->ppp -> ppp-1 ->ppp ->ipcp options ->local secondary dns. The Local Secondary
DNS Negotiation page appears.

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Figure 11: The local secondary DNS negotiation page in version 9.09.xx
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables negotiation of the

secondary DNS IP address on the local
end of the link.
Command line
Option Ipcp Secondary Dns
Address Enabled
Set Enabled to yes.

Required
Defines whether or not negotiation of

the secondary DNS address is
required.
Set Required to no.
Negotiable
Indicates whether secondary DNS IP

address value is negotiable or not
negotiable.
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the primary

DNS server to be used by the local
end of the link. Setting the IP address
to 0.0.0.0 is an explicit request that
the remote end provides the address
information.

Address Negotiation Required
Enabled
Address Negotiable Enabled
Negotiable to yes.
Address Value
Set Address to 0.0.0.0.
Figure 12: The secondary DNS fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.5
Select asynchronous PPP operation

All PPP interfaces by default are configured for synchronous data transfer. The GSM (3G)
modem however uses asynchronous data transfer so you must configure the PPP
interface to operate asynchronously.
If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> ppp -> ppp. The PPP Interface page appears. Click Advanced to view
advanced options.

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->ppp -> ppp-1 -> ppp -> ppp. The PPP Interface page appears. Click Advanced to
view advanced options.
Figure 13: The PPP interface page in version 9.09.xx

Set Enabled to yes, and set Asychronous Link Enabled to yes. You can leave all other
settings at their default values.
Field name
Configuration
Enabled
Enables the ppp-1 interface.
Maximum Receive Unit

(MRU)
The SMG sends the MRU to the end

device or peer to inform it that the
router can receive larger packets, or to
request that the peer send smaller
packets. Enter the MRU for the
specified PPP interface. Minimum value
is 512 bytes. Default/Maximum value
is 1524 bytes.
Command line
Set Ppp Interface Enabled
Set Ppp Interface Maximum
Receive Unit
Leave as default.
Maximum Remote
Receive Unit
The peer sends the Maximum Remote

Receive Unit (MRRU) to the SMG to
inform it that the remote router can
receive larger packets, or to request
that the peer send smaller packets.
Enter the MRRU for the specified PPP
interface. Minimum value is 512 bytes.
Default/Maximum value is 1524 bytes.
Period Authentication
Timer
Indicates the length of time, up to

3600 seconds, between successive
attempts to authenticate the PPP peer
associated with the selected PPP
interface.

Remote Receive Unit
Leave as default.
Set Ppp Interface Periodic
Authentication Timer
Leave as default.
Maximum
Authentication Retries
Indicates the maximum number of

authentication retries after the first

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authentication attempt fails. When the

maximum number of retries is
exceeded, the connection is terminated
on the selected PPP interface. The
maximum number of retries allowed is
64; the default is 3. Minimum value is
0 and maximum value is 64.
Retries
Leave as default.
IP Enabled
Enables IP on the interface.

Leave as default.
Bridging Enabled
Enables or disables bridging

negotiation and operation on the
selected PPP interface.
Set Ppp Interface Ip

Enabled
Set Ppp Interface Stp
Enabled
Leave as default.
Time to Send LQR
Indicates the length of time in seconds

to send the LQR. The maximum
allowed is 3600 seconds; the default is
0 seconds.
Set Ppp Interface Time To

Send Lqr
Leave as default.
Send Time Remaining
Enabled
Enables or disables the option to send

a notice indicating the amount of time
remaining for the connection on the
selected interface.
Set Ppp Interface Send

Time Remaining Enabled
Leave as default.
Send Identifier String
Enabled
Enables or disables the option to send

an identifier string on the selected
interface. When this option is enabled,
enter the identifier string in the
Identifier String field.
Set Ppp Interface Send

Identifier String Enabled
Leave as default.
Identifier String
Used to enter the identifier string when

Send Identifier
Set Ppp Interface

Identifier String
Set String Enabled to yes.

Asynchronous Link
Enabled
Enables the interface to communicate

in asynchronous mode.
Primary DNS IP
Address
Address of the primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS IP
Address
Address of the secondary DNS server.
Set Ppp Interface

Asynchronous Link Enabled
Set Asynchronous Link Enabled to yes.

Leave as default.
Leave as default.
Set Ppp Interface Dns Ip

Address
Set Ppp Interface
Secondary Dns Ip Address
Table 8: The PPP Interface fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.6
Configure PPP authentication

A username and password is normally required for a data connection via an APN.
3.2.6.1
Configure the username and password

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> ppp -> authentication -> name and password. The Username and
Password page appears.

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-> ppp > ppp-1 -> ppp -> authentication -> name and password. The Username
and Password page appears.
Figure 14: The username and password page in version 9.09.xx

On the name and password page, set the local username and password for the Main SIM
APN.
If you are using a second SIM, to configure the secondary SIM username and password
details click Advanced, and set the Secondary SIM Local Username and Password.
Field name
Description
Local Username
Enter an ASCII string for the

authentication user name on the
selected PPP interface. This username
is used in PAP and CHAP security.
Option
Description
Minimum length
Default Value
Unspecified
Maximum length
63
Units
Unspecified
Command line
Set Ppp Interface User Name
Enter username for APN for Main SIM.

Local Password
Enter an ASCII string for the

authentication user password on the
Set Ppp Interface User

Encrypted Password
To ensure security, the password is

displayed with asterisks (*) replacing
the actual characters. The password is
used in PAP and CHAP security.
Enter password for APN for Main SIM.
Local Password
Confirm
Retype the ASCII string for the

authentication user password on the
Confirm password for APN for Main
SIM.
Table 9: The username and password fields, their descriptions and command lines

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3.2.6.2
Configure PAP authentication

Use the Send PAP Password form to indicate whether or not to send the username and
password credentials using Password Authentication Protocol (PAP).
If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> ppp ->authentication ->send PAP. The Send PAP Password page
appears.
-> ppp -> ppp-1 -> ppp ->authentication ->send PAP. The Send PAP Password
page appears.
Figure 15: The send PAP password page in version 9.09.xx

On the Send PAP page, set enabled to yes, required to no, and Negotiable to yes.
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables sending PAP

credentials.
Option
Description
yes
Enables sending PAP.
No
Disables sending PAP.
Command line
Ppp Interface Remote Option
Pap Enabled
Set to yes.
Required
Defines whether PAP authentication is

required.
Negotiable
Defines whether PAP credentials are

negotiable
Set to no.

Pap Negotiation Required
Enabled
Pap Negotiable Enabled
Set to yes.
Table 10: The send PAP password on ppp fields, their descriptions and command lines

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3.2.6.3
Configure CHAP authentication

The Send CHAP Password form is used to indicate whether or not to send the username
and password credentials using Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).
If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> ppp ->authentication ->Send CHAP. The Send CHAP Password page
appears.
-> ppp > ppp-1 -> ppp->authentication->Send CHAP. The Send CHAP Password
page appears.
Figure 16: The send CHAP password page in version 9.09.xx

On the Send CHAP page, set enabled to yes, required to no, and Negotiable to yes.
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables sending CHAP

credentials.
Option
Description
yes
Enables sending CHAP.
no
Disables sending CHAP.
Command line
Pap Enabled
Set to yes.
Required
Defines whether CHAP authentication

is required.
Negotiable
Defines whether CHAP credentials are

negotiable.
Set to no.

Pap Negotiation Required
Enabled
Pap Negotiable Enabled
Set to yes.
Table 11: The Send CHAP fields, descriptions and command lines

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3.2.7
Configure LCP options

The LCP options to be negotiated during PPP negotiation vary depending on the ADSL
service provider. However we recommend enabling the following options.
3.2.7.1
Local MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) negotiation;
Remote MRU negotiation; and
Remote Magic Number negotiation.
Local MRU negotiation

The local MRU Negotiation Option negotiates the largest IP datagram that can be
received by the router.
If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: to set local MRU select interfaces -> ppp-1
-> ppp -> lcp options -> local MRU. The Local MRU Negotiation page appears.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: to set local MRU select interfaces -> ppp >
ppp-1 -> ppp -> lcp options -> local MRU. The Local MRU Negotiation page appears.
Figure 17: The local MRU negotiation page in version 9.09.xx

Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables local MRU negotiation.
Command line
PPP Interface Local Option LCP
MRU Enabled
Required
Specifies whether the local MRU

authentication option must be negotiated
during LCP negotiation

MRU Negotiation Required
Enabled
Negotiable
Specifies whether or not the local MRU value

is negotiable.
Select no.
MRU Negotiable Enabled
Select yes.
MRU
Defines the MRU value to be sent in the first

LCP configure request.

MRU Value
Leave as default.
Table 12: Descriptions of local MRU negotiation fields

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Click Update.
3.2.7.2
Remote MRU negotiation

The remote MRU Negotiation Option negotiates the largest IP datagram that can be
received by the PPP peer.
If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: to set the remote MRU select interfaces ->
ppp-1 > ppp -> ppp -> lcp options -> remote MRU. The Remote MRU Negotiation
page appears.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: to set the remote MRU select interfaces ->
ppp -> ppp-1 -> ppp -> ppp -> lcp options -> remote MRU. The Remote MRU
Figure 18: The remote MRU negotiation page in version 9.09.xx

Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables MRU negotiation on the

remote end of the link.
Command line
PPP Interface Remote Option LCP
MRU Enabled
Select yes.
Required
Specifies whether the remote MRU

authentication option must be negotiated
during LCP negotiation

MRU Negotiable Enabled
Select no.
Negotiable
Specifies whether or not the remote MRU

value is negotiable.
Select yes.
MRU
Defines the MRU option value allowed in

configure requests sent by the PPP peer.
*This value is only relevant if Negotiable is
set to No

MRU Negotiation Required
Enabled
MRU Value
Leave as default.
Table 13: Descriptions of remote MRU negotiation fields

Click Update.

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3.2.7.3
Remote LCP magic number negotiation

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: to enable the remote LCP magic number
negotiation, from the ppp-1 folder select ppp -> lcp options -> remote magic
number. The Remote LCP Magic Number on ppp-1 page appears.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: to enable the remote LCP magic number
negotiation, from the ppp-1 folder select ppp -> lcp options -> remote magic
number. The Remote LCP Magic Number on ppp-1 page appears.
Figure 19: The remote LCP magic number page in version 9.09.xx
Field name
Description
Enabled
Enables or disables the remote LCP Magic

Number on the remote side of the link.
Command Line
Magic Number Enabled
Select yes.
Required
Specifies whether the remote LCP Magic

Number option must be negotiated during
LCP negotiation.

Magic Number Negotiation
Required Enabled
Select no.
Negotiable
Specifies whether or the remote Magic

Number value is negotiable.

Magic Number Negotiable Enabled
Select yes.
Value
Enter a unique eight character hexadecimal

value that identifies the link.

Magic Number Value
*This value is only relevant if Negotiable is

set to NO.
Leave as default.
Table 14: Remote LCP magic number field descriptions

Click Update.
3.2.7.4
Set call details for the GSM connection

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select interfaces > ppp-1 -> call control -> call. The Call Details page appears.
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> ppp -> ppp-1 -> call control -> call. The Call Details page appears.
Figure 20: The call details page in version 9.09.xx

On the Call Details page, enter the number for the GSM (3G) modem to connect to.
Normally, *99# is a valid string. Ensure that Permissions is set to call.
If the GSM data connection is required to be Always Up, set Auto Connect Enabled to
yes, and the Inactivity Timer to 0.
If the GSM data connection is required to be Dial on Demand, set Auto Connect Enabled
to no, and the Inactivity Timer to the desired disconnect time.
Field name
Configuration
Outgoing Call
Destination Number
Enter the ISP number to call to

establish a connection to the Internet.
Normally,*99# string is valid. Check
with your ISP to confirm.
Outgoing Call
Destination
Subaddress
Specifies the devices subaddress, or

extension, if the call destination device
has a subaddress defined. No spaces
are allowed.
Command line
Set Dial Neighbour
Originate Address
Set Dial Neighbour

Originate Subaddress
Leave as default.
Incoming Call
Remote Number
Specifies the number of one of the

locations that is allowed to place calls
on this interface. No spaces are
allowed.
Incoming Call Local

Number
Specifies the devices local subaddress,

or extension, if the call source has a
subaddress defined. No spaces are
allowed.
Set Dial Neighbour Answer

Address
Leave as default.
Set Dial Neighbour Received
Called Address
Leave as default.
ISDN Call Type
If using ISDN, defines the call type.

Leave as default.
Permissions
Assigns the dial permissions

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Auto Connect
Enabled
Set to call.
Permission
Defines whether to have the GSM

connection to be always up or dial on
demand.
Set Dial Neighbour Call

Autoconnect
yes
Always On. The GSM data

connection will always be reestablished when terminated
no
Dial on demand. The GSM data

connection is brought up only
when there is data to send.
Inactivity Timer
Period of inactivity elapsed before the

call connection is disconnected (0 to
have the call permanently connected).
Set Dial Neighbour

Inactivity Timer
Minimum Duration
Minimum connection time before the

inactivity timer becomes active.
Set Dial Neighbour Minimum

Duration
Maximum Duration
Maximum time that the connection

should be maintained.
Set Dial Neighbour Maximum

Duration
Table 15: The call details fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.8
Configure the default route

If you are using version 9.09.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select system ->
ip -> ip routing -> default routes list. The IP Default Routes List page appears.
In the Operation column, click add in the Index 1 row. The IP Default Routes Entry page
appears.
If you are using version 10.00.xx firmware: in the Expert View menu, select system ->
routing -> default routes list. The IP Default Routes List page appears.
In the Operation column, click add in the Index 1 row. The IP Default Routes Entry page
appears.
Figure 21: The IP default routes entry page in version 9.09.xx

Set Configured to yes, Route Type to unnumbered, the Unnumbered Route Next Hop
Interface to ppp-1, and the metric to 1.

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Field name
Description
Configured
Enables or disables the default

route.
Command line
Set Ip Route Default
Configured
Set Configured to yes.

Route Type
Indicates whether the route type is

over a numbered or unnumbered
link. A numbered link is a link that
has been assigned an IP address.
Numbered Route
Next Hop IP
If you have set Route Type to

numbered, enter the IP address, in
dotted-decimal notation, of an
adjacent router to which to send
traffic when a route to a destination
is not known by the local device.
Unnumbered Route
Next Hop Interface
If you have set Route Type to

unnumbered, select the interface
that provides a connection to the
next hop router. Set the Next Hop
Interface to one of the options from
the drop down list.
Ip Route Default Indexed

Numbered
Set Route Type to unnumbered.

Ip Route Default Indexed Next
Hop Ip
Leave as default.
Ip Route Default Indexed Next
Hop Interface
Set Unnumbered Route Next Hop

Interface to ppp-1.
Metric
Defines the metric for the route. The

metric determines the prioriy of the
route when multiple default routes
are configured.
Ip Route Default Indexed

Metric
Set Metric to
.
Last Resort
Specifies that the route is to be used

only if all others are down. Usually
used with a route that is slow or
expensive, or both.
Ip Route Default Indexed Last

Resort
Leave as default.
Table 16: The IP default route entry page fields, their descriptions and command lines
3.2.9
Save the configuration

In the Configuration Update Result page, click Save to flash.

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Figure 22: The configuration update results page

The Save Configuration to Flash page appears.
Figure 23: The save configuration to flash page

In the drop-down menu select the Config you want to save changes to and click Save.
There are 3 options to save to:
Config 1
Config 2
Alternate Config
It is good practice to save to Alternate Config in case your committed configurations are
unsuccessful.
If you select a different configuration option to the existing configuration, you will need
to change the Boot Config to reload into the correct configuration.
3.2.10 Reload the configuration

In the Expert View menu, select set boot configuration.
In the drop-down menu, select the Config option you have chosen to save to.
Click Select.

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Figure 24: The next boot configuration page

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4: Performing GSM (3G) monitoring and diagnostics
4 Performing GSM (3G) monitoring and diagnostics

The GW2040 Series router supports extensive remote diagnostics, status and device
monitoring capabilities.
The status and diagnostics tools are provided as a series of Java applets.
4.1 Connection monitor

To access Monitor, in the Advanced menu, click Connection Monitor.
The GSM (3G) modem interface is shown as MODEM on the Connection Monitor
interface. The following sections are not relevant to this router: PPPoE, ATM VC, ISDN,
ADSL, Serial.
Figure 25: The connection monitor interface
4.2 3G info
The 3G Info page gives information about the GSM connection and a snapshot of
transmit and receive counters
To access 3G Info, in the Status menu, click 3G Info.

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Figure 26: The 3G info page
Command line: show modem interface status modem-0

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Figure 27: Output from the command line show modem interface status modem-0
4.2.1
3G call history
The 3G Call History page gives a history of GSM (3G) connectivity over a number of
days. You can use the zoom facility to view detailed information for any hour during that
period including minimum, maximum and average signal strength.
In the Status menu, click 3G Call History. The Call History applet appears.

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Figure 28: The 3G info page
Figure 29: The 3G info zoom view
Command line: show line history

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Figure 30: Output from the command line show call history
4.2.2
Active data connections

The Active Data Connection page shows the type of connection IP address and data
uptime duration.
In the Status menu, click Active Data Connections. The Active Data Connections
applet appears.
Figure 31: The active data connections applet
Command line: show active connections

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Figure 32: Output from the command line show active connections
4.2.3
Trace analyzer
The Trace Analyzer provides a web interface to event tracing allowing you to quickly
locate and analyse problems.
To view the Trace Analyzer, from the web interface Start page, click Advanced.
In the Advanced menu, click Diagnostics.
On the Diagnostics page, click Trace Analyzer. The Trace Analyzer pop-up window
appears.
Figure 33: The trace analyzer page

To trace modem events, check Custom Events and then click Select. The Select Events
to Trace pop-up window appears.
In the Select Event Classes to Trace dialogue box, add Modem to the list of selected
events.

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Figure 34: The select event class pop-up window

Click OK.
In the Trace Analyzer window, click Start Trace.
The modem call events display in the Trace Analyzer window.
The figure below shows the type of events that will display when the GSM (3G) modem
establishes a link with the ISP.
For a full list of GSM modem events, see Table 17.
Figure 35: The trace analyzer event log

Command
Action performed by command
++modem
Starts tracing modem events
- (minus sign)
Stops modem tracing.

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Severity
Text
Description
INFO
Modem: Dial (<called number>)
Outgoing GSM (3G) modem call in

progress to called number.
DEBUG
Modem: error creating timer
Debug messages logged if GSM driver

failed to allocate memory for internal
timer.
NOTICE
Modem: Dial Failed (outgoing calls not

allowed)
Call permissions does not allow dialout.
NOTICE
Modem: Dial Failed (no number configured)
No destination number is configured.
INFO
Modem: Outgoing Call Connected (<speed>)
Outgoing GSM connection established.
INFO
Modem: Disconnected
GSM (3G) modem disconnected.
INFO
Modem: SIM READY
SIM status is ready for operation, no

PIN is necessary.
INFO
Modem: SIM PIN2?
SIM is present, but PIN2 is required.
INFO
Modem: SIM PIN?
SIM is present, but PIN is required.
INFO
MODEM: SIM PUK2?
SIM is present, but PUK2 is required.
INFO
MODEM: SIM PUK?
SIM is present, but PUK is required.
INFO
MODEM: REGISTERED TO NTWK
GSM (3G) modem registered to home

network.
INFO
MODEM: NETWORK NOT FOUND
GSM (3G) modem could not find mobile

network.
INFO
MODEM: SEARCHING FOR NTWK
GSM (3G) modem is searching for

mobile network.
INFO
MODEM: DENIED NTWK REGISTR.
GSM (3G) modem has been denied

network registration.
INFO
MODEM: NTWK STATUS UNKNOWN
The status of network registration is

unknown.
INFO
MODEM: REGISTERED ROAMING
GSM (3G) modem registered and is

roaming on one of the networks.
INFO
MODEM: Code accepted
PIN, PIN2, PUK or PUK2 code accepted.
INFO
MODEM: Code rejected
PIN, PIN2, PUK or PUK2 code rejected.
INFO
MODEM: Attached to GPRS network
GSM (3G) modem attached to GPRS

network.
INFO
MODEM: Connecting GPRS (<APN>)
GSM (3G) modem is connecting to

GPRS network.
INFO
MODEM: Outgoing Call Local Disconnect
GSM (3G) connection is terminated
Table 17: A list of GSM modem events

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Enable the modem interface