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Wireless 3G Gateway HSDPA & HSUPA Station Fast Internet with 7.2 Mbps UMTS Technology Simultaneous Internet and Voice call Send and Receive SMS Built-in ADSL 2/2+ Router function (optional) 3G Gateway Series User’s Guide rev. 2.0...
3G Gateway Series Index - Preface INDEX PREFACE ................................. II DECLARATION CE OF CONFORMITY ......................II AssIsTANCE AND CONTACTs ........................II Restriction of use of Wireless Radio Equipment using the 2.4GHz ISM frequency band ......III sAFETY WARNINGs ............................IV INTRODUCTION ............................1.1 1.1.
OF CONFORMITY We, Digicom S.p.A., with registered office at Cardano al Campo (VA - Italy) - Via Volta 39, declare under our sole responsibility, that the products named 3G SoHo, 3G SoHo PLUS, 3G BackUP, 3G Corporare, 3G WLL, to which this declaration refers to, satisfy the essential requirements of following Directive: - 1999/5/CE 9th March 1999, R&TTE (concerning radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the...
3G Gateway Series Index - Preface REstRIctIoN of usE of WIRElEss RaDIo EquIpmENt usINg thE 2.4ghz Ism fREquENcy baND This equipment complies with european standards in matter of electromagnetic compatibility, interference and safety.This equipment operates in the 2.4GHz Wireless radio bandwidth, regulated by the European 1999/5/CE Directive. It can be freely used in those countries which are not specifically applying restrictions.
3G Gateway Series Index - Preface SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions and norms carefully before powering the 3G Gateway. Violation of such norms may be illegal and cause hazard situations. For any of the described situations please refer to the specific instructions and norms. The 3G Gateway is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
1.1. DESCRIPTION 3G Gateway identifies a range of Digicom 3G routers: 3G SoHo, 3G SoHo PLUS, 3G BackUP, 3G Corporate and 3G WLL. This user manual describes all the functionalities of 3G Gateway.
3G Gateway Series Introduction 1.2. CONNECTORS PANEL CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION TEL (1,2) RJ11 FXS connectors for analog phones or PABX trunks (parallel) RJ45 connector for ethernet cable Power supply connector SIM connector. The models supporting double SIM will have 2 SLOTs ADSL RJ11 connector for ADSL line (available on models with ADSL router only) LINE...
3G Gateway Series Introduction 1.3. DISPLAY 3G Gateway (SoHo models) is equipped with a 65.000 colors display where you can see the information on the gateway operation status. ADSL vodafone 3G ON-LINE 12:27 12/06/2008 SYMBOL DESCRIPTION It indicates the presence and the numbers of unread SMS in the SIM Missed calls It indicates the presence and the number of missed calls Battery Backup...
3G Gateway Series Introduction 1.4. LED 3G gateway version with no display, will supply the information about the device status through 7 leds. STATUS DESCRIPTION Power Device off Device correctly powered SIM not ready 3G HSPA Flashing Green SIM ready and no 3G data connection on ROUTER On Green SIM ready and 3G data connection on...
3G Gateway Series Hardware Installation 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Just three steps to operate with 3G Gateway: 1. Connect the GSM antenna and the WiFi antenna (the pictures show two different models). 2. Insert the SIM (we recommend to disable the PIN). For a correct operation turn 3G Gateway off. SIM 1 SIM 2 3.
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3G Gateway Series Hardware Installation The next image shows the other connection types: Power supply RJ11 RJ45 RJ11 Extention ADSL INTERNET PABX Line To configure 3G Gateway and/or surf the internet, connect the computer through the LAN port. If more than one device must be connected, use an external switch.
• Close the upper plastic cover and secure it by using the two screws. 2.1.1. Replacement of battery The battery is sticked on the device. To replace it, disconnect the connector from the card and gently remove the battery. Note: You are advised to use battery supplied by Digicom only.
3G Gateway Series Hardware Installation 2.2. PIN AND PUK MANAGEMENT The PIN request is always enabled on the SIMs; to use them inside 3G Gateway you can: 1. Disable the PIN request on the SIM (through a cellular phone). 2. Insert the PIN in the 3G Gateway configuration. At power on, the device will send the PIN to the SIM. 3G Gateway will show the PIN request from the SIM on the display (Insert PIN) or through the fast blinking of 3G led (red) in the versions without display.
3G Gateway Series WEB Configuration 3. WEB CONFIGURATION Getting Started with the Web pages 3G Gateway includes a series of Web pages that provide an interface to the software installed on the device. It allows you to configure the device settings to meet the needs of your network. You can access it through a web browser on a PC connected to the device.
3G Gateway Series WEB Configuration 3.1. QUICK CONFIGURATION This paragraph describes the main parameters to be set to make and receive calls (if the FXS “TEL” interface is supported) and to start the Internet surfing in 3G mode. 3.1.1. Phone Call For FxS interface versions only.
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3G Gateway Series WEB Configuration • Save the configuration and reboot the gateway (menu Save & Reboot). • If the ethernet card of the computer connected to 3G Gateway is set to DHCP mode, 3G Gateway will appropriately configure the IP addresses and you will be able to start surfing. •...
3G Gateway Series Home 4. HOME • The Home menu has various options that allow to verify the device status. • The Home and Status pages display the device overview:...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5. CONFIGURATION The Configuration menu has various options for the device configuration. 5.1. LAN 5.1.1. Ethernet This page displays the local network configuration where you can configure: • IP Address: (Enter the Primary IP Address. For example, enter 192.168.1.1) •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.1.2. Wireless Network This page allows you to setup the wireless connection. The following settings are allowed: • Basic • Advanced • WDS Settings • MAC Address Filter • Radius Server Basic Settings Global Setting Select Profile: Select one of the following profiles: 802.11 B/G, 802.11 B Only, 802.11 G Only, 802.11 MIXED_LONG, 802.11 A.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration Security Settings You can disable or enable with WPA or WEP for protecting the wireless network. Select Security Option: Select the security option from the drop down list. The available security options are: Off – No Encryption, 64 Bit Encryption, 128 Bit Encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, and WPA Mixed Mode.
3G Gateway Series Configuration Advanced Settings In addition to the settings provided under basic settings, you can specify: Fragmentation Threshold, RTS Threshold, NitroXM PiggyBack, and WMM. WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System is a wireless access point mode that enables wireless link and communication with other access point.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration MAC Address Filter You can specify which wireless PCs can connect to your device. • Select MacAuth • You can select which MAC authorization option as Disable, White List or Black List. • Add MAC Address •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration Radius Server Radius server configuration is required when user configures the wireless network for Radius Authentication (802.1x EAP) for WPA/WPA2 security. It allows user to configure different accounting and authentication servers or to configure the same server for both authentication and accounting.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.1.3. DHCP Server Global Settings: to enable/disable the DHCP server: Select Enable or Disable and click Apply. In this page you can configure DHCP Relay functionality. Server Settings: you can configure the DHCP server options assigned to the clients. Fixed Host Settings: Select Add Fixed Host and insert IP address and MAC Address.
3G Gateway Series Configuration Ip range Settings: you can configure the IP range assigned to the clients. If you need change the default rule, you must delete the rule present in the web page and insert a new one. 5.2. WAN The WAN menu has the following WAN options: WAN Configuration, ADSL Configuration, 3G UMTS e DNS.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.2.1. WAN Configuration 3G Gateway can manage 2 different WAN types: 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA module) and ADSL (optional, not present on all models). The two interfaces will operate alternatively, not simultaneously. The device can be set to operate in 3 modes: 1.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.2.2. ADSL Configuration For ADSL interface versions only. You can configure your internet connection from this page.This page displays the details of existing internet connection, if any.You can perform the following functions from this page: • Connection •...
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3G Gateway Series Configuration • Configure ATM PVC page opens: To configure ATM PVC: • Enter the name of PVC in PVC Name. • Configure the ATM PVC by entering the VPI and VCI values provided by the ISP. • Click Next. Configuring Connection Type page opens. To configure the connection type: •...
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3G Gateway Series Configuration To configure the WAN IP settings: • Select/Unselect to enable or disable the Access Configurator option. In case you enable the access configurator, enter the value in Access Concentrator. • Select one of the following options: •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration ADSL Configuration You can configure your ADSL Attributes in this page. MAC Spoofing • MAC spoofing lets the MyDslModem identify itself as another computer or device.You may need to use this depending on your Internet Service Provider. •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.2.3. 3G Configuration Network mode: You can configure the network selection in: Automatically, GSM only, 3G Only or 3G preferred. Define the connection mode: • Always on: 3G Gateway will enable 3G connection at power on. If some disconnections should occur, the Gateway will try to restore them automatically.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration Disconnect Timeout: It defines the period of connection (default 600 seconds). After the disconnect timeout the connection is cut down. It is possible to set an high disconnection time and remotely interrupt the connection via WEB (disconnect button) or via SMS (code disconnect) CLI activation: Possibility to remote enable the connection through the Caller ID.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration The Remote Activation functionality can: 1. Enable a remote connection via SMS. The text to be sent to 3G Gateway is ”code connect”. 2. Enable a remote connection with the CLI identification (Caller ID). 3. Remote reset 3G gateway via SMS (power off - power on). The text to be sent to 3G Gateway is ”code reset”. 4.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.2.4. DNS To add a new DNS Relay Server: • Enter the IP address of the DNS Relay Server in IP Address. • Click Add. The page gets refreshed and the IP address of the DNS Relay Server gets listed under IP Address. You can delete an existing DNS Relay Server by clicking.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.3. VOICE CONFIGURATION In this chapter we refer to two different phone interfaces: FXS and FXO. FXS interface corresponds to Tel connectors of 3G Gateway and it can be connected to a phone or to an analog interface of a PABX (trunk side).
3G Gateway Series Configuration MEx Number GSM/GPRS Phone 1 PSTN ISDN The Mobile Extension (MEx) application allows the diversion of a PABX extension to a mobile phone with the maximum portability. It turns your mobile phone into a PABX extension with the advantage to keep the communication with the PABX, if compared with the traditional call forwarding.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.3.1.2. FXO calls route to With this menu you can configure the redirection of calls received on FXO port to FXS interface (FXS- DialThru gateway) or to GSM/UMTS interface (GSM – FXO gateway). 5.3.2. FXS Configuration of FXS (Tel) interface. Enable CLIR (Caller Line ID Restriction) If CLIR is enabled, 3G Gateway is set not to send its own number (SIM telephone number), the receiver will see “private number”.
3G Gateway Series Configuration Volume Rx and Tx - Default: 7 Set the volume on FXS port, from 0 (silence) to 10 (high +6db). The step is 2db. Autocall Autocall enabled. If after having engaged the 3G Gateway line no number is dialed within the preset Timeout, 3G Gateway will make a call to the number set in “Phone Number”...
3G Gateway Series Configuration Call progress detection Tone: 3G gateway checks the Tone parameters (Ringback, Busy and Congestion) in order to define the call status. Line reversal: 3G Gateway checks the polarity reversal in order to define the call status. Ringing Frequency: 3G Gateway checks the set ring frequency define the presence of an incoming call.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration Prefix Prefix used to indentify the rule. Call Enable call allowed call denied Route to Route to GSM the call will be dialed on GSM network Route to FXO the call will be dialed on FXO line Number of Digits Length of the number to be dialed No check on length of dialed number...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.3.5. UMTS Routing table The calls received on the UMTS interface can be rejected or forwarded on the FXS or FXO interface. Default is “route to FXO”. Press Add to insert a new rule. Incoming Calling number will be analyzed to apply the rule. Route to It defines the calls management: to reject of to forward to FXS or FXO.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration Press Add to insert a new rule. Prefix Prefix used to indentify the rule. Call Enable call allowed call denied Number of Digits Length of the number to be dialed No check on length of dialed number i.e.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.3.7. Supplementary services The supplementary services must be supported by the mobile/SIM operator you use in order to be managed. Call waiting The Call Waiting service allows to be informed of an incoming call when you are already in a conversation. To answer the incoming call, put on Hold the current conversation by pressing R2 (flash+2).
3G Gateway Series Configuration • Specify the location of firmware file – Click Browse to specify the path where the firmware files are located and click Upgrade. 5.4.2. Backup & Restore To save the backup configuration file: Click Backup. A message window opens prompting you to save the file. •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.4.4. User Management This submenu lets you change the password of user and admin accounts. 3.4.5. Time Zone This submenu lets you configure the SNTP client and server settings. By default, SNTP Client Configuration page opens when you click this submenu.
3G Gateway Series Configuration Configuring the SNTP Server This submenu lets you add or delete servers. To configure the SNTP server: Select one of the options: • Host Name • IP Address Enter the required information and click Add. 5.5. ADVANCED 5.5.1.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.5.2. IP Routing You can configure IP routing by: • Static Routing • Dynamic Routing Static Routing • To set static routing: Click Add. Add New Static Route page opens. • Enter the destination IP Address and Netmask. •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration Dynamic Routing To enable the dynamic routing: • Click Edit. • Select the RIP Version as 1, 2 or both. • Select the Operation Mode as Active, Passive, or Send Only. • Select Enabled. • Click Apply. 5.5.3.
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.6. FIREWALL 5.6.1. IP Filtering To specify the IP filter settings: Enable/disable the IP filter by selecting Enabled/Disabled. Click Apply. Port Filters Edit or delete the port filters by clicking Edit or Delete. IP Filters To add an IP filter: •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration • Specify the IP Validator Rule by specifying the IP Address type (Single, Subnet), IP Address, Netmask, and Status (Enabled/ Disabled). • Click Apply. 5.6.2. Domain Filtering To specify domain filter settings: • Specify the rule action as Allow or Deny and click Apply. •...
3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.7. VIRTUAL SERVER 5.7.1. Virtual server 5.7.2. DMZ A DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) host is a computer on your network that can be accessed from the Internet regardless of NAT, port forwarding and IP filter settings. A DMZ is often used to host Web servers, FTP servers etc that need to be accessible from the Internet.
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3G Gateway Series Configuration 5.8. SMS This menu allow you to read and send SMS directly from 3G Gateway. 5.9. SECURITY Event: in the application ADSL+back-up 3G or 3G+back-up ADSL the 3G gateway can send a SMS up to two phone number in order to inform that it’s in back-up.
3G Gateway Series Save & Reboot 6. SAVE & REBOOT This submenu lets you reboot the modem. You can reboot form the following configurations: Last Configuration Factory Configuration To reboot the modem: Select Reboot From as Last or Factory. Click Reboot. A message appears displaying the status of rebooting: A page displaying the overview of device information opens.