Configuring the GSM Profile

This topic describes the configuration of the GSM profile for use with service provider networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile.

In this example, the following information provided by the service provider is configured in a GSM profile jnpr that is associated with the 3G wireless modem physical interface cl-0/0/8:

• Username—juniper99
• Password—1@#6ahgfh
• Access point name (APN)—apn.service.com
• Authentication method—CHAP

You also need to configure a CHAP profile with the specified username and password for the dialer interface. See Configuring CHAP on the Dialer Interface.

You can use either J-Web or the CLI configuration editor to configure the information required to activate the GSM 3G wireless modem card.

This topic covers:

• J-Web Configuration
• CLI Configuration
• Related Topics

J-Web Configuration

To configure a GSM profile for the 3G wireless modem interface:

1. Select Configuration>View and Edit>Edit Configuration.
2. Next to Interfaces, click Configure or Edit.
3. For cl-0/0/8, click Edit.
4. Next to Cellular options, click Yes and then click Configure.
5. Next to GSM options, click Yes and then click Configure.
6. Next to Profiles, click Add new entry.
7. In the Profile name box, type jnpr.
8. In the Access point name box, type apn.service.com.
9. In the Authentication method list, select chap.
10. In the Sip user id box, type juniper99.
11. In the Sip password box, type 1@#6ahgfh.
12. Click OK to return to the GSM options page.

To designate the GSM profile you just configured as the active profile:

1. On the GSM options page, in Select profile, select jnpr.
2. Click OK to return to the Cellular options page.
3. Click OK.

CLI Configuration

To configure a GSM profile for the 3G wireless modem interface:

To designate the GSM profile you just configured as the active profile:

Related Topics

• Unlocking the GSM 3G Wireless Modem