Specify The Broadband Failover Detection Method - NETGEAR AirCard Smart Cradle DC112A User Manual

Your settings are saved. If the mobile broadband connection is not working, the Smart
Cradle will attempt to access the Internet through the modem that is connected to its
Internet port.

Specify the Broadband Failover Detection Method

You can specify how the Smart Cradle verifies broadband Internet connectivity. By default,
the Smart Cradle uses DNS lookup using a WAN DNS server.
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To change the broadband failover detection method:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
Smart Cradle.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://netgear.cradle or http://192.168.100.1.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the cradle user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select Advanced > Setup > Broadband Settings.
5. To use DNS lookup by host name, select the DNS lookup by a hostname radio button and
type the host name in the field.
6. To use ping, do the following:
a. Select the Ping this IP address radio button.
b. Type the IP address in the field.
c. Complete the fields to specify the retry interval and failover after values.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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