Ericsson W3X - Manual (Page 36)

Configuration and Management
30 1/1551-CRH 102 168 Uen Rev A 2008-12-16
3.4.1 Mobile Network Connection Details
The Ericsson W3x connects to the HSPA/UMTS (3G) network when it is
available and uses the GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G) network as fallback.
Note: Your SIM card must support both 2G and 3G to have this
capability. Check with your operator for any issues related to your
local coverage for both 2G and 3G.
The following information is displayed regarding the connection to the
mobile network:
Table 9 - Mobile Network connection details
Text/symbol Description
The mobile network (HSPA, UMTS or GSM) signal
quality available at the Ericsson W3x location. This
signal quality affects the performance of the unit. If
two or more bars are green, the connection is
usually acceptable.
Link Status: The Internet access status, either Up or Down.
If the link is up, a connection is established.
Mode: The protocol used for the Internet data traffic:
PPP
(Point-to-Point Protocol).
Connection: The radio access technique currently used to enable
Internet access. It can be HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, or
GPRS
.
Service provider: The name of, or other reference to, the mobile
network operator.
Current APN: The APN (Access Point Name) currently used.
Network
registration: The current mobile network registration status, which
can be one of the following:
- Not registered, not searching
- Registered, home network
- Searching
- Registration denied
- Unknown
- Roaming
- Limited Service
IP Address: The IP address automatically assigned to the
Ericsson W3x by the mobile network.
Note: If you require static IP addressing from your
operator, contact them directly.