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Rpeters: /* Host-less Modem */ added note re firewalls on user computer

2016-07-14T02:16:39Z

Host-less Modem: added note re firewalls on user computer

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	The above features can simplify connecting to Linux. See above link for a list of devices.		The above features can simplify connecting to Linux. See above link for a list of devices.

			An firewall on a computer that is connected to the wired ethernet port of the router can prevent the web interface of the host-less modem being seen. Provided that the router has an adequate firewall, as openWRT does, then the firewall of the user computer could be temporarily disabled. Wireless devices can generally see the host-less modem's GUI.

	== mini Router ==		== mini Router ==

Rpeters: /* Host-less Modem */

2016-07-14T02:12:00Z

Host-less Modem

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	*appear as an Ethernet device, having own IP address		*appear as an Ethernet device, having own IP address

	The above features can simplify connecting to Linux. See above ~~page~~ for a list of devices.		The above features can simplify connecting to Linux. See above link for a list of devices.

	== mini Router ==		== mini Router ==

Rpeters at 06:41, 22 June 2016

2016-06-22T06:41:34Z

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	=== Controlling the Dongle ===		== Controlling the Dongle ==
	This will be vendor specific. In the case of Telstra 4G, the following web pages (in the dongle) should be accessible from a computer/tablet on the GREEN zone:		This will be vendor specific. In the case of Telstra 4G, the following web pages (in the dongle) should be accessible from a computer/tablet on the GREEN zone:

Rpeters at 06:40, 22 June 2016

2016-06-22T06:40:52Z

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	This is the simplest procedure, requiring no changes to RED settings from those used with routine ADSL/VDSL device. See procedures above.		This is the simplest procedure, requiring no changes to RED settings from those used with routine ADSL/VDSL device. See procedures above.

	== Direct USB Connection ==		=== Direct USB Connection ===

	IPFire wiki contains no specific guidelines. The following work with Telstra 4G and probably similar products from other vendors.		IPFire wiki contains no specific guidelines. The following work with Telstra 4G and probably similar products from other vendors.

Rpeters: /* IPFire */

2016-06-22T06:39:34Z

IPFire

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	== IPFire ==		== IPFire ==
			May be used with USB 3G/4G dongles as below. Most should work via mini-router.

			Direct USB connection would rely on specific kernel modules being available for the modem chipset. This could be checked by plugging the device to any desktop or laptop running Linux and isolated from LAN. Run "lsmod" before and after, to spot relevant modules.

			=== via mini-Router ===
			This is the simplest procedure, requiring no changes to RED settings from those used with routine ADSL/VDSL device. See procedures above.

			== Direct USB Connection ==

	IPFire wiki contains no specific guidelines. The following work with Telstra 4G and probably similar products from other vendors.		IPFire wiki contains no specific guidelines. The following work with Telstra 4G and probably similar products from other vendors.
	*involves several config changes from usual RED zone device and Network Addresses		*involves several config changes from usual RED zone device and Network Addresses

Rpeters: /* mini Router */

2016-06-22T06:31:53Z

mini Router

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	*GL-inet 6416		*GL-inet 6416

	The last has more RAM & flash memory as well as coming with customised openWRT pre-installed. openWRT is supported, for user installation on the others		The last has more RAM & flash memory as well as coming with customised openWRT pre-installed. openWRT is supported, for user installation on the others. All must be purchased online, from China.

	All can be used as a "standby" if ADSL/VDSL is out of service		All can be used as a "standby" if ADSL/VDSL is out of service

Rpeters: /* mini Router */basic description

2016-06-22T06:29:52Z

mini Router: basic description

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 == mini Router ==
 Can also include rechargeable battery and be referred to as "pocket router"
 == IPFire ==

Rpeters: added sub-sections for host-less modems and pocket routers

2016-06-22T06:21:06Z

added sub-sections for host-less modems and pocket routers

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			== Host-less Modem ==
			These are a newer style of USB 3G/4G dongle. See
			http://ofmodemsandmen.com/hostless.html

			Key features include:
			*auto-connect when powered up
			**can subsequently be connected/re-connected via web interface
			*appear as an Ethernet device, having own IP address

			The above features can simplify connecting to Linux. See above page for a list of devices.

			== mini Router ==
			Can also include rechargeable battery and be referred to as "pocket router"

	== IPFire ==		== IPFire ==

Rpeters: created page, with specific guidelines for Telstra 4G dongles

2015-08-08T00:05:49Z

created page, with specific guidelines for Telstra 4G dongles

New page

== IPFire ==
IPFire wiki contains no specific guidelines. The following work with Telstra 4G and probably similar products from other vendors.
*involves several config changes from usual RED zone device and Network Addresses
**Wireless broadband is likely to be an (expensive) contingency WAN
**one option would be to use a second, differently configured installation to a different SD card that would be used in a RPi or BPi, during contingency operation

#the USB dongle/SIM first needs to be activated via direct connection to a PC/Tablet
#*defaults to "automatic connection to WAN on power-up"
#**retain (can be manually disconnected/reconnected later to conserve quota)
#*NB Linux does '''not''' firewall USB dongles, so best to use an expendable installation of Linux
#**situation with Win8 indeterminate
#note "hardwired" network address eg 192.168.0 displayed from "Information" tab of m.home page
#*this will be the unchangeable RED address on IPFire and other zone addresses on IPFire must have different network addresses eg 192.168.1 for GREEN
#click on "Disconnect" button and remove dongle
#plug USB Broadband dongle to USB hub on IPFire system
#*main USB or Ethernet RED device can remain physically plugged/connected
#run SETUP, via SSH shell or Monitor & keyboard
#from "Network -> Drivers & Card Assignments" deselect existing RED
#select USB dongle as RED eg ZTE for Telstra dongles
#from "Network -> Addresses -> RED" select DHCP
#exit SETUP
#SHUTDOWN -> REBOOT IPFire system
#Status should be:
#*(IPFire home page) RED interface gets IP address eg 192.168.0.183
#*(IPFire home page) Gateway allocated eg 192.168.0.1
#*(IPFire home page) DNS allocated eg 192.168.0.1
#*Dongle LED indicates "connected to WAN"

If Internet access is not achieved then it might be necessary to revisit IPFire SETUP and allocate the above Gateway and DNS addresses staticly via "Network -> DNS & Gateway Settings"

Note that "Dialup" settings that are normally used with xDSL connections are not used with the broadband dongle, but should be retained, if they will later be used with a DSL device.

=== Controlling the Dongle ===
This will be vendor specific. In the case of Telstra 4G, the following web pages (in the dongle) should be accessible from a computer/tablet on the GREEN zone:

http://m.home or http://192.168.0.1/index.html#home
*clicking the "Disconnect/Connect" buttons controls the WAN
**these options no longer available from IPFire home page
*clicking the button at the bottom of m.home page should bring up:
**https://m.telstra.com/, which displays unused quota etc

--[[User:Rpeters|Rpeters]] ([[User talk:Rpeters|talk]]) 10:05, 8 August 2015 (AEST)
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