3G Wireless Modem Configuration Overview

Before You Begin
Install your SRX Series device and establish basic connectivity for your device. For more information, see the Hardware Guide for your device. Obtain a supported 3G wireless modem card for the device. Establish an account with a cellular network service provider. Contact your service provider for more information. With the services router powered off, insert the 3G wireless modem card into the ExpressCard slot. Power on the device. The PIM LED on the front panel of the device indicates the status of the 3G wireless modem interface. Warning: The device must be powered off before you insert the 3G wireless modem card in the ExpressCard slot. You cannot insert or remove the card when the device is powered on. For background information, read the following: 3G Wireless Overview Understanding the 3G Wireless Modem Interface Understanding the Dialer Interface Understanding the GSM Profile

Before You Begin

Install your SRX Series device and establish basic connectivity for your device. For more information, see the Hardware Guide for your device.
Obtain a supported 3G wireless modem card for the device.
Establish an account with a cellular network service provider. Contact your service provider for more information.
With the services router powered off, insert the 3G wireless modem card into the ExpressCard slot. Power on the device. The PIM LED on the front panel of the device indicates the status of the 3G wireless modem interface.
Warning: The device must be powered off before you insert the 3G wireless modem card in the ExpressCard slot. You cannot insert or remove the card when the device is powered on.
For background information, read the following:

To configure and activate the 3G wireless modem card, perform the following tasks:

Configure a dialer interface.
Configure the 3G wireless modem interface.
Configure security zones and policies, as needed, to allow traffic through the WAN link.

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