Managing A 3G/4G Modem; Configuration Restrictions And Guidelines; 3G Modem Management Configuration Task List - HPE FlexNetwork MSR series Configuration Manual

Managing a 3G/4G modem

A 3G/4G modem connects a device to a 3G/4G network.
3G/4G modem modules include USB 3G/4G modem modules and SIC-3G/4G modem modules.
They are managed in cellular interface view.
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A USB 3G/4G modem module is hot swappable. It is managed in a fixed cellular interface view.
The cellular interface varies by the device model. Even if no USB 3G/4G modem module is
installed, you can enter the interface view. The cellular interface remains after the USB 3G/4G
modem module is removed from the router.
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A SIC-3G/4G modem module is not hot swappable. When a SIC-3G modem is installed, the
cellular interface is created based on the slot of the modem. When the SIC-3G/4G modem is
removed, the system removes this cellular interface.
A cellular interface can be channelized into a serial or an Eth-channel interface. Both the serial and
Eth-channel interfaces operate in protocol mode. The data link layer protocols of the serial interface
and Eth-channel interface are PPP and Ethernet, respectively. The two interfaces support IP at the
network layer.
The cellular interface of a 3G modem can only be channelized into a serial interface. The cellular
interface of a 4G modem can only be channelized into an Eth-channel interface.

Configuration restrictions and guidelines

Follow these restrictions and guidelines when you configure 3G/4G modem management:
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Do not remove a USB 3G/4G modem while it is transmitting data. As a best practice, execute
the shutdown command to shut down the USB 3G/4G modem before removing it.
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A USB 3G/4G modem is not usable when the USB interface to which the modem is attached is
shut down. For more information about shutting down a USB interface, see Fundamentals
Configuration Guide.
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Configure PPP and DDR, and specify an IP address on the serial interface channelized from a
cellular interface of a 3G modem as needed.
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Configure DDR and specify an IP address on the Eth-channel interface channelized from a
cellular interface of a 4G modem as needed.
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Unless otherwise noted, the 3G/4G modem configuration in this document is saved in the NVM
of the 3G/4G modem. To verify the configuration, use the display cellular command.

3G modem management configuration task list

Tasks at a glance
Configuring a cellular interface for a 3G modem
Configuring a 3G/4G network
Configuring parameter profiles
(Optional.) Configuring PIN verification
(Optional.) Configuring DM
(Optional.) Issuing a configuration directive to a 3G/4G modem
(Optional.) Configuring automatic reboot
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