Add modem interfaces to Single Engines

You can use mobile broadband modems with Single Engines to provide wireless links for outbound connections.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

  1. In the navigation pane on the left, select Interfaces.
  2. Right-click the empty space, then select New > Modem Interface.
  3. From the Modem Type drop-down list, select the type of mobile broadband modem that was delivered with your appliance.
  4. From the Modem Number drop-down list, select the modem number that is mapped to the modem’s IMEI (international mobile equipment identity) number.
  5. From the DHCP index drop-down list, select the DHCP index number.
    The DHCP index is a number for your own reference to identify the DHCP interface.
  6. In the PIN field, enter the PIN code if it is needed for the modem’s SIM card.
  7. Fill in the Access Point Name field according to the instructions that you have received from your service provider.
  8. (3G Modem only) In the Phone Number field, enter the modem’s phone number if it differs from the default phone number.
  9. (3G Modem only) Fill in the Service Name fields according to the instructions that you have received from your service provider.
  10. (LTE Modem only) If the service provider requires authentication, select the authentication method from the Auth Method drop-down list according to the instructions that you have received from your service provider.
  11. (3G Modem or when an authentication method is selected) Fill in the Username and Password fields according to the instructions that you have received from your service provider.
  12. If necessary, define the contact address information.
    If components from some Locations cannot use the Default contact address, click Exceptions to define Location-specific contact addresses.
  13. Click OK.
    The Modem Interface is added to the interface list.
  14. Click Save.
    Do not close the Engine Editor.

Next steps

Continue the configuration in one of the following ways:
  • Add other types of interfaces.
  • Select system communication roles for interfaces.
  • Bind engine licenses to the Single Engine elements.