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    • 05 Dec 2024
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    6. Network Failover

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    It is recommended to finalize the network and failover configuration first. This ensures the device can use the 4/5G connection as a backup (in case of primary connection failure). This also enables access via ZPE Cloud through the failover connection to a secure TLS tunnel.

    6.1 Configure Mobile Broadband GSM

    NOTE

    The device attempts to automatically detect the required APN for the SIM card. If this fails, provide a valid APN. If needed, contact the carrier for APN details.

    1. Go to NETWORK :: CONNECTIONS.

    2. Click ADD. Apply the following values.

    Setting

    Value

    Comment

    Type

    Mobile Broadband GSM

    Name

    CELLULAR-A

    Interface

    cdc-wdm0 or cdc-wdm1

    The amount of modems available depend on the model

    Connect Automatically

    Enabled

    Block Unsolicited Incoming Packets

    Enabled

    This automatically blocks all inbound connections on the interface

    Enable Data Usage Monitoring

    Enabled

    This moitors the data usage and signal strength at regular intervals and provides historical data

    SIM-1 Data Limit Value (GB)

    2

    Data Limit in GB

    SIM-1 Data Warning (%)

    50

    Event Notification will be triggered when this level is reached

    Enable Global Positioning System (GPS)

    Enabled

    Will try to get the location information of the device via GPS

    1. Click Save.
       nodegrid-network-connection-mobile-single

    6.2 Configure Failover

    1. Navigate to NETWORK :: SETTINGS.

    2. Configure the following settings:

    Setting

    Value

    Comment

    hostname

    hostname

    Enter a valid hostname for the device (this updates in ZPE Cloud

    Enable Network Failover

    Enabled

    Primary Connection

    ETH0/WAN0

    Select  primary connection, typically ETH0 or WAN0

    Secondary Connection

    CELLULAR-A

    Select  secoundary connection, typically CELLULAR-A (or any other configured CELLULAR connection

    Failover by IP Address

    Trigger :: Unreachable Primary Connection IPv4 Default Gateway

    Defines triger used for failover (sends ICMP ping against the target

    1. Click SAVE.
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