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USER MANUAL

Peplink Balance Series

11.1.6 Modem Specific Custom Settings

The following settings may be available depending on the modem model.

Modem Specific Custom Settings

Modem Model

This field displays the Manufacturer name of the connected mobile modem.

IMSI

This field shows the IMSI number associated with the SIM inside the mobile

modem.

Network Type

This setting allows you to define your preference of using the 3G and/or 2G

networks. 3G networks include HSPA / UMTS; 2G networks include EDGE /

GPRS.

If 3G only or 2G only is chosen, only the HSPA / UMTS or EDGE / GPRS network

will be used, respectively. If the chosen network is not available, no other network

will be used regardless of its availability. The modem connection will remain

offline.

If 3G preferred or 2G preferred is chosen, the chosen network will be used when

it is available. If the chosen network is not available, the other network will be

used whenever available.

The default Network Type is 3G preferred.

GSM Frequency

Band

This setting allows you to specify which GSM frequency band to be used.

GSM1900 is used in United States, Canada, and many other countries in the

Americas.

GSM900 / GSM1800 / GSM2100 are used in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia,

Oceania, and Brazil.

If All Bands is chosen, the appropriate frequency band will be used automatically.

The default GSM Frequency Band is All Bands.