How can I change APN on Telecom Turbo 3G21WZ to enable port forwarding?

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Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#84898 10-Jun-2011 11:12

I have a Turbo 3G21WZ to deploy at a remote (Telecom) site to receive, via the internet, an audio stream, which is decoded by a Barix Exstreamer100, for rebroadcast on an FM transmitter.

The hardware and connnection is great and is doing just what I heed it to do, except ... I am unable to manage the router or access the Barix web management page via the internet.
I have configured access and port forwarding as specified but to no avail.

I understand from info on the forums here, the problem will most likely be the APN setting, default being internet.telecom.co.nz, where ports are blocked, and by changing to direct.telecom.co.nz I will be able to forward ports.

The question is how do I do this? On the HSPA/3G SETTINGS page there is a profile "Telecom Default", but even though it has a dropdown arrow, it is not possible to access the profile.

Here are the router details:
Model 3G21WZ
BOARD ID 96369G-133C
#10A3502XXXF-AG010367
FW: 3G21WZ-J301-402NCN-T01_R03
Bootloader: 1.0.37-102.6-23

3G info
network Telecom NZ
mode HSDPA/HSUPA
WAN IP 115.189.81.x

I post the question because I see other people trying smart things with these routers - search of other forums show users with similar difficulties in other parts of the world.

Look forward to any advice ..

George

1yippy1

67 posts

Master Geek

#480070 11-Jun-2011 15:32

Radiotek: I have a Turbo 3G21WZ to deploy at a remote (Telecom) site to receive, via the internet, an audio stream, which is decoded by a Barix Exstreamer100, for rebroadcast on an FM transmitter.

The hardware and connnection is great and is doing just what I heed it to do, except ...? I am unable to manage the router or access the Barix web management page via the internet.
I have configured access and port forwarding as specified but to no avail.

I understand from info on the forums here, the problem will? most likely be the APN setting, default being internet.telecom.co.nz, where ports are blocked, and by changing to direct.telecom.co.nz I will be able to forward ports.

The question is how do I do this?? On the HSPA/3G SETTINGS page there is a profile "Telecom Default", but even though it has a dropdown arrow, it is not possible to access the profile.

Here are the router details:
Model?? 3G21WZ
BOARD ID 96369G-133C
#10A3502XXXF-AG010367
FW:? 3G21WZ-J301-402NCN-T01_R03
Bootloader: 1.0.37-102.6-23

3G info
network Telecom NZ
mode HSDPA/HSUPA
WAN IP 115.189.81.x

I post the question because I see other people trying smart things with these routers - search of other forums show users with similar difficulties in other parts of the world.

Look forward to any advice ..

George

Just disconnect first then click arrow down he select custom apn

Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#480288 12-Jun-2011 12:50

Duh1..... Thanks 1yippy1. I was so excited with the Turbo I didn't want to disconnect.
Reset the APN and I can access both the router management and the hardware audio decoder remotely.
The decoder also has an snmp service which allows me to monitor its perfomance too.

Now I only have to overcome the poor upstream performance where the stream encoder is located.

Cheers

Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#480948 14-Jun-2011 11:43

Ok. Same project .. next obstacle .. Will try here before trying a new thread.

The router lost internet connectivity after 20 hours and required a reboot.

Is there a connection time out on the direct.telecom.co.nz?
Will the router be disconnected on a regular basis?
It will be placed in a remote location with no one around to push the button!!

1yippy1

67 posts

Master Geek

#481096 14-Jun-2011 17:00

Yes you will get disconnected on a regular basis voice takes priority over data connections , had many a chat with telecom over my disconnects.

Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#481171 14-Jun-2011 20:14

OK ... next question ..

How can the Telecom Turbo 3G21WZ be made to auto re-connect??

1yippy1

67 posts

Master Geek

#481478 15-Jun-2011 14:12

It should automatically sometimes 5 - 10 mins

Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#481600 15-Jun-2011 19:43

Do you find you periodicaly need to reboot the router?

and if so how often?

Just trying to assess whether I need to implement a remote hardware reboot system. I have found a device which could do this from a phone call..

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1yippy1

67 posts

Master Geek

#481814 16-Jun-2011 12:34

Radiotek: Do you find you periodicaly need to reboot the router?

No .

Check router logs if you have this ( user err kernel: hub 1-0:1.0: port 2 disabled by hub (EMI?), re-enabling...)
Means you have been bumped off for voice calls :(

Radiotek

9 posts

Wannabe Geek

#482171 17-Jun-2011 11:24

thanks for the help 1yippy1

It would be totally frustrating if one was using the bandwidth for voip!

I've got everything set up on site now ... but looking for an alernative internet connection.