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Configuring USB Modems

This document describes how to configure USB modems for use with Embedded NGX 7.5 appliances.

Note: The Embedded NGX screenshots that appear in this document relate to

Safe@Office gateways. However, the procedure is relevant for all of the Embedded

NGX appliances listed in “Prerequisites,” page 2.

Overview

The Embedded NGX 7.5 appliance allows attaching a wide variety of USB-based dialup (PSTN/ISDN)

and cellular (2G/3G) modems to its USB 2.0 ports. An attached USB modem can serve as a backup

Internet connection. Alternatively, in locations where broadband Internet access is not widely available,

in POS (Point of Sale) applications, and in mobile applications, the USB modem can serve as the

primary Internet connection. The modem can be permanently connected (always on), or it can be

automatically dialed when needed and disconnected when not in use (dial on demand).

Note: The Embedded NGX appliance supports attaching one USB modem.

2 Configuring USB Modems

Prerequisites

In order to use a USB modem with your Embedded NGX appliance, you will need the following:

An Embedded NGX appliance with USB ports

These include: Safe@Office 500W, Safe@Office 500W ADSL, Safe@Office 425W/425WU,

UTM-1 Edge X ADSL, UTM-1 Edge W, UTM-1 Edge W ADSL, or UTM-1 Edge X Industrial.

A supported external modem with a USB interface or a compatible dialup or cellular USB modem

You can buy a compatible USB modem directly from your local retailer, or you can order one from

Check Point. For information on pricing and availability, please contact your Check Point

representative.

Connecting USB Modems

Warning: Before attaching a USB modem, ensure that the total power drawn by all

connected USB devices does not exceed 2.5W per port (0.5A at 5V). If the total current

consumed by a port exceeds 0.5A, a powered USB hub must be used, to avoid damage

to the gateway. For information on the current used by your USB modem, refer to the

modem's specifications.

To connect a USB modem to the Embedded NGX appliance

1. Physically connect the USB modem to one of the USB ports on the appliance's rear panel.

2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

Configuring USB Modems 3

The Ports page appears.

3. Verify that the USB port's status is "Connected".

4. Next to the USB port, click Edit.


The USB Devices page appears.

5. Verify that the USB modem appears in the list of USB devices, and that its status is "Ready".

If the modem is not listed, check that you connected the modem correctly, then click Refresh to

refresh the page.

6. Next to the modem, click Edit.


The USB Modem Setup page appears.

7. In the Modem Type list, select your modem type.

8. If required for your modem, in the Initialization String field, type your modem's initialization

string.

Refer to the modem’s user guide for information.

For certain modem types, the Initialization String field will be filled in automatically.

9. In the Dial Mode list, select Tone.


10. In the Port Speed list, select your modem's max baud rate, as specified in “Supported USB

Modems,” page 12.

11. If required for your modem, in the APN field, type your Access Point Name (APN) as given by

your cellular provider.

Refer to the modem’s user guide for information.

12. If required for your modem, in the PIN field, type the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code

that you received with your cellular SIM card.

The PIN code is usually 4 digits long. Refer to the modem’s user guide for information.

13. Click Apply.


Configuring an Internet Connection

You can use the connected USB modem as a primary or secondary/backup Internet connection method.

Configuring the USB Modem as the Primary Internet Connection

To configure the primary Internet connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.

The Internet page appears.

2. Next to the Primary Internet connection, click Edit.


The Internet Setup page appears.

3. In the Port list, select USB Modem 1.

4. In the Connection Type list, select Dialup.

5. In the PPP Settings area, do the following:

a. In the Username field, type the user name provided by your ISP/Cellular provider.

b. In the Password and Confirm password fields, type the password provided by your

ISP/Cellular provider.

c. In the Phone number field, type the phone number that the modem should dial, as provided by

your ISP/Cellular provider.

6. Click Apply.


Configuring the USB Modem as the Secondary/Backup Internet

Connection

To configure the secondary Internet connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.

The Internet page appears.

2. Next to the Secondary Internet connection, click Edit.

The Internet Setup page appears.

3. In the Port list, select USB Modem 1.

4. In the Connection Type list, select Dialup.


5. In the PPP Settings area, do the following:

a. In the Username field, type the user name provided by your ISP/Cellular provider.

b. In the Password and Confirm password fields, type the password provided by your

ISP/Cellular provider.

c. In the Phone number field, type the phone number that the modem should dial, as provided by

your ISP/Cellular provider.

6. To use the USB modem as a backup dial-on-demand connection, do the following:

a. Select the Connect on demand check box.

Additional fields appear.

b. To specify that the USB modem should automatically dial a connection whenever the primary

connection's status is not "Connected", click When no higher priority connection is

available.


c. To specify that the USB modem should automatically dial a connection whenever the primary

Internet connection's status is not "Connected", and traffic was initiated from the internal

networks towards the WAN, do the following:

1) Click On outgoing activity.

2) In the Idle Timeout field, type the amount of time (in minutes) that the connection can

remain idle before the USB modem disconnects.

3) In the Delay before connecting field, type the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before

the USB modem automatically dials a connection when the primary Internet connection’s

status is not “Connected” (in cases where no higher priority or outgoing activity is

detected).

For more information on this option, refer to the user guide.

7. Click Apply.


Supported USB Modems

The following table lists the USB modems that are supported by the Embedded NGX appliance, from

firmware 7.5.42 and up, along with their required settings. Each of these modems has been tested in

Check Point's labs.

If a USB modem supplied by your cellular provider does not appear in this table, contact the SofaWare

support team at: http://www.sofaware.com/support.

Table 1: Supported USB Modems

Brand Model Modem Type Type Max Baud Rate

Teltonika T-USB GPRS Modem USB GPRS 230400

Teltonika G10 UM1000 USB GPRS 115200 only

Teltonika H.1.8 USB HSDPA 230400

Teltonika ModemUSB/H7.2 USN HSDPA 230400

Radicom* MB-U USB Dialup

Nokia E60 Phone HSDPA 230400

HUAWEI E220 USB HSDPA 230400

AnyData CDMA EVDO USB CDMA 230400

Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U USB EVDO Rev.A/0

Samsung I607 Blackjack Phone HSDPA 230400

LASAT SPEED II ISDN Modem USB ISDN

Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 USB EVDO Rev.A/0

Novatel Wireless Ovation U727 USB EVDO Rev.A/0 230400

Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D USB HSDPA/HSUPA 230400

Novatel Wireless Ovation MCD3000 USB EVDO Rev.A/0

* Can be purchased directly from Check Point or online at: http://www2.sofaware.com/shop, under the

"Accessories" category. The modem's SKU is CPUTM-MODEM-USB-R56K.

http://www.sofaware.com/support

http://www2.sofaware.com/shop

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