Network Router User Manual

Part Number 91-007-02
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3) PCS Home Only – In PCS Home Only mode serving network connection choices are limited to those PCS
(1900MHz) defined as Home in the PRL.
4) Cellular Home Only - In Cellular Home Only mode serving network connection choices are limited to those
Cellular (800MHz) defined as Home in the PRL.
Warning – If the Series 4100 SkyRouter is transported from one location to another Network Selection choices other
than Auto could cause the unit to fail to make a network connection. For instance, if the Network Selection mode was set
to PCS Home Only and the unit was transported to a location not served by PCS, or an area where the PCS network was
not included in the PRL, the connection would fail.
Ctek recommends that Auto mode should always be used unless problems are detected. If selections other than Auto are
required the user should then evaluate operation in Home Only. Network technology specific choices (PCS Home Only
and Cellular Home Only) should only be used as a last resort.
User Name and Password
– Required for activation on some networks. See TechNotes for specific usage.
Connection Type
– Used to manage conditions under which a wireless WAN connection will be made.
Disabled
– Never connect to the wireless network
On Demand – Only connect when there is outbound traffic to route
Always On
– SkyRouter remains connected to the wireless network independent of whether there is outbound
traffic or not. In this mode SkyRouter will automatically reconnect to the network if disconnected or if its IP lease
expires
Connection Inactivity Timeout
– When operating in On Demand mode, this timeout parameter defines the length of time
that the SkyRouter will remain connected to the wireless network. If your Wireless Network Operator has a shorter timer it
will take precedence over this setting.
Use Network’s Dynamic IP Address
– For most networks this will be the correct selection.
Use The Following Static IP Address
– If your selected network is capable of provisioning a static IP address to your
application check this box and enter the assigned IP address. See TechNotes for network specific set up.
Enable LCP echo packets
– For most networks under most conditions LCP echo packets should be turned off, meaning
this box should be unchecked. If your network is providing a highly managed connection you may need to turn LCP echo
packets on. If you have questions check with Ctek support.
Select DNS Type
– Used to select the appropriate protocol for your Dynamic DNS.
1) None – DDNS will not be used.
2) EW/SMS – Use Ctek Enhanced Wireless DDNS with SMS updates.
3) EW/UDP - Use Ctek Enhanced Wireless DDNS with UDP updates over the 1XRTT Air Interface
4) Standard UDP – Use a standard BIND, MS2000, or MS2003 DDNS server
Device Name
– Establishes the name by which this particular SkyRouter will be known at the Name Server. This entry
must be a fully qualified device name and domain and is limited to 40 characters in total. It is limited to one level of name
space definition meaning that all characters to the right of the first “dot” will be assumed to be a component of the
resolving server. An example would be ctek01.thingme.net where ctek01 is the name of an individual SkyRouter and
thingme.net is the name of the resolving server.
Primary and Secondary Name Server
– Enter either phone number (SMS updates) or the IP address of the designated
Name Server. Name resolution is not performed on this entry meaning that a numeric IP address of the resolving server is
required.