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How do I set up a 4G Uplink
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Written by Sunny
Updated over 7 months ago

This article covers how to :

  • Configure APN for a mobile broadband router

    1. Automatically with Intelligent Templates

    2. Manually by configuring the device APN

  • Clone Uplink templates for additional 4G Routers

Automatically configure 4G with Intelligent Templates:

  1. Add a device to your account.

  2. Under Configuration, Inventory, check the box next to the device you wish to configure.

  3. The submenu option Apply Uplink Template should become available.

  4. Select it, and from the drop down menu, select one of the default templates, or a template you’ve created.

  5. Select the Add button to apply the Uplink template.

Manually configure by setting the device APN

If a router has already been added, and heartbeat (pinged) once with the cloud controller then the following steps can be followed to manually set an APN

  • Under Configuration > Inventory, click the blue highlighted MAC ID of your device.

  • This will take you to the individual device page. Now, select Edit Configuration button at the top left of the device page.

  • Select the blue +Add Uplink button.

  • Name the Uplink. Switch the Uplink Type to Mobile Broadband. Each service provider has its own APN settings. For the purposes of this article, we will describe twillio APN settings

Recommended Settings

  • Service: UMTS

  • APN: wireless.twilio.com

  • Advanced Option: leave unchecked

  • Username: leave empty

  • Password: leave empty

  • DNS Mode: Custom

    • Primary DNS 8.8.8.8 (Google’s 1st DNS)

    • Secondary DNS 8.8.4.4 (Google’s 2nd DNS)

  1. Select Save

  2. Only the Uplink for Wired (Ethernet WAN) should have a check under Primary.

  3. Scroll to bottom of device edit page, and select the save button again to complete the APN setup

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