Configuring mobile data

Follow the steps below to configure the router for Internet access, using the mobile data plan(s) for your SIM card(s). If 2 SIM cards are installed in the router, the steps below should be carried out for both SIMs.

Note

Pre-pay / Pay As You Go (PAYG) SIM cards require activation and top up with the provider before use.

Follow the procedure described below to configure the router for mobile Internet access.

Important If, after following the steps below you are unable to successfully use the router to access the Internet using mobile data, refer to the troubleshooting advice in the following section: Mobile / cellular data troubleshooting

From the Mobile data and SIM management page: Basic settings > Mobile data and SIM management .

  1. Select SIM1 or SIM2.
  2. To allow automatic switching between SIM card when there is no network coverage or when your data limit on one SIM card has been reached, tick the relevant tick box at the top of the page.
  3. To allow mobile data to be used, tick the Mobile data option.
  4. Select the date (day of the month) that your data allowance renews, using the Router data usage cycle drop-down list.
  5. To set up a notification when your SIM card gets close to its data limit, tick the Set data warning option, and then enter a value in the Data warning field.
  6. To set up a notification when your SIM card reaches its data limit, tick the Set data limit option, and then enter a value in the Data limit field.
  7. If the APN (Access Point Name) for your provider is not listed, you will need to obtain the settings from your network provider and then modify an existing entry with the details. For details on manually configuring APN settings, refer to: Mobile / cellular data troubleshooting
  8. To save all changes, select the Save button located at the top of the page.