Cellular¶
APN¶
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Enable: Enable the APN feature.
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Data Roaming: Enable the data roaming, which allows your mobile device to connect to the internet or use cellular data when outside your carrier’s network coverage area, often involving additional charges.
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SIM Slot: Select the SIM slot (physical compartment) where the SIM card is inserted, enabling network connectivity. Auto is recommended for automatic detection.
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Network Mode: Select the network mode (type of cellular network) the router connects to. Auto is recommended for automatic detection.
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Network Search: Select the means of network search. Auto for automatic scanning and connection; or Manual requires a click on Network Search and selection of your SIM card carrier and network operator.
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PDP Type: Select the Packet Data Protocol Type that defines the protocol used for data transmission in mobile networks (e.g., IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6).
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Band Select: Enable to allow manual selection of specific frequency bands for network connectivity, useful for optimizing signal strength or compatibility.
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LTE Bands: Select a specific frequency ranges allocated for LTE (4G) networks, varying by region and carrier.
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APN Profile: Select Auto or manually configure the APN settings to connect the router to the carrier’s data network. For manual configuration, please consult your carrier for the APN parameters.
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Status: Displays the current state of cellular network connectivity, Connected or Disconnected.
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Save & Apply: Click to save and activate the new settings or changes.
SMS¶
Click Enable and then Save & Apply to manage or monitor the router remotely by sending simple text commands or receiving automated alerts.
Data Settings¶
- SIM Slot: Select SIM Slot 1 or 2 for your settings.
- Monthly Data Statistics: Enable to tracks total data usage within the current billing cycle.
- Start Date: Set the reset date for monthly data calculation. Enter a positive integer value.
- Monthly Used: Display the amount of data consumed in the current cycle.
- Correct: If necessary, enable it to manually adjust the inaccurate data usage records.
- Data Limit: Enable to set the maximum allowed data per month; triggers actions (e.g., shutdown) when exceeded.
- Monthly Allowance: Limit the monthly total data allocated for the billing cycle (e.g., 10GB).
- SMS Alert for Usage: Enable to get SMS notifications when data reaches predefined thresholds.
- Usage Alert: Set the percentage-based triggers (e.g., 80%, 90%) to activate alerts before reaching the data limit.
- Usage Alert Message: Customize SMS content, or keep the default warnings.
- Phone Number: Enter the recipient number(s) for receiving usage alerts.
- Save & Apply: Click to save and activate the new settings or changes.
AT Command¶
AT Commands are standardized text-based instructions (e.g., AT+CSQ) used to configure, diagnose, and control cellular modules (4G/5G) in industrial routers, enabling APN setup, signal checks, and data management.
Modem Reset¶
Click Modem Reset to reset the cellular modules (4G/5G) to factory settings, which may help to restore connectivity during network failures or configuration errors.