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You can also use the Mobile Broadband Tray App for quick configurations. For details, see Tray Applications in IGEL OS 12.

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Menu path: Network > Mobile Broadband

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Warning

Ensure that data traffic is adequately secured. You can do this in the following ways:

  • Use a private APN.

  • Use OpenVPN and block traffic that would circumvent VPN with firewall rules.

If the surf stick is inserted and has been configured, the network connection will be established after the endpoint device boots. It can take between a few seconds and around 1 minute to establish a connection. The network connection will remain in place until the surf stick is removed or the endpoint device is put on standby or shut down.

The status of the network connection is shown in the system tray:

  • The network connection is established; the endpoint device is online. This symbol is shown if Modem is selected as the device type:

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    If Router is selected as the device type, the corresponding symbol for a LAN

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  • The network connection was interrupted; the endpoint device is offline. This symbol is shown if Modem is selected as the device type:

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    If Router is selected as the device type, the corresponding symbol for a LAN connection is shown:

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You can change the following settings:

Enable Mobile Broadband Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activated

 The ☑ The mobile broadband network can be used if a supported modem is connected. (Default)

Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon deactivatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon deactivated The ☐ The mobile broadband network cannot be used. 

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The type of the connected device.
Possible options:

  • Modem: The device will be operated as a modem. The access data can be changed with the

    parameters 

    parameters number, user name, password, APN, network ID

     and 

     and PIN. (Default)

  • Router: The device will be operated as a router. The device must be configured in advance in such a way that it is ready for use when it is inserted.

Info

Select the Router device type if you use a device from Huawei in the HiLink mode; example: Huawei E3372.

When Modem is Selected as Device Type

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Enable automatically connect Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activated

☑ The mobile internet connection is established automatically. (Default)

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Allow changing the SIM-PIN in the tray application

Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activated☑ The PIN of the SIM-card can be changed in the tray application. (Default)

Allow changing the request for the SIM-PIN after boot inside the tray application Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activated

☑ The request for the PIN after booting can be enabled/disabled in the tray application. (Default)

Roaming Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon activated

☑ The WWAN modem is allowed to connect to roaming networks. (Default)

Include PageIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon deactivatedIGELOS12BSDOCP:_SvIncludePlusContent-_Icon deactivated☐ The WWAN modem can only connect to home networks.

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