Configuring USB/Express Card Modems

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1 Configuring USB/Express Card Modems This document describes how to configure USB/Express card modems for use with Embedded NGX 8.0 appliances. Note: The Embedded NGX screenshots that appear in this document relate to gateways. However, the procedure is relevant for all of the Embedded NGX appliances listed in Prerequisites, page 2. Note: In order to work with an express card modem you will need a Compatible Express card appliance. Overview The Embedded NGX 8.0 appliance allows attaching a wide variety of USB-based and Express card dialup (PSTN/ISDN) and cellular (2G/3G) modems to its USB 2.0and Express card slots ports. An attached USB/ Express card 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/ Express card 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).

2 Note: The Embedded NGX appliance supports attaching one USB/ Express card modem. Prerequisites In order to use a USB/ Express card modem with your Embedded NGX appliance, you will need the following: 4 An Embedded NGX appliance with USB ports These include: Safe@Office 500W, Safe@Office 500W ADSL, Safe@Office Safe@Office 3G, 425W/425WU, UTM-1 Edge X ADSL, UTM-1 Edge W, UTM-1 Edge W ADSL, UTM-1 Edge3G or UTM-1 Edge X Industrial. 4 A supported external modem with a USB/ Express card interface or a compatible dialup or cellular USB modem You can buy a compatible USB/Express card 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/ Express card Modems Warning: Before attaching a USB/ Express card 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/ Express card modem, refer to the modem's specifications.

3 To connect a USB/ Express card modem to the Embedded NGX appliance 1. Physically connect the USB/ Express card modem to one of the USB ports on the appliance's rear panel. (3G units: side panel Express card slot) 2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab. 3. Verify that the USB port's status is "Connected". 4. Next to the USB port, click Edit. 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 Ports page appears. The USB Devices page appears.

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5 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 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.

6 Configuring an Internet Connection You can use the connected USB modem as a primary or secondary/backup Internet connection method. Configuring the USB/ Express card 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.

7 The Internet Setup page appears. 3. In the Port list, select USB Modem 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.

8 Configuring the USB/ Secondary/Backup Internet Connection Express card Modem as the 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 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.

9 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/ Express card 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:

10 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/ Express card modem disconnects. 3) In the Delay before connecting field, type the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before the USB/ Express card 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.

11 Supported USB/ Express card Modems The following table lists the USB modems that are supported by the Embedded NGX appliance, from firmware 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: Table 1: Supported USB Modems Brand Model Modem Ty pe Type Firmware Max Baud Rate Siemens ER75i USB GPRS/EDGE 8.0 TZE Corporation MF622 USB 3G/EDGE Novatel Wireless Novatel Wireless Novatel Wireless X720 XU870 X950D Express Card Express Card Express Card CDMA CDMA CDMA Teltonika T-USB GPRS Modem USB GPRS Teltonika G10 UM1000 USB GPRS Teltonika H.1.8 USB HSDPA Teltonika ModemUSB/H7.2 USB HSDPA Radicom* MB-U USB Dialup Nokia E60 Phone HSDPA HUAWEI E220 USB HSDPA AnyData CDMA EVDO USB CDMA Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U USB EVDO Rev.A/ only

12 Samsung I607 Blackjack Phone HSDPA 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 Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D USB HSDPA/HSUPA Novatel Wireless Ovation MCD3000 USB EVDO Rev.A/0 * Can be purchased directly from Check Point or online at: under the "Accessories" category. The modem's SKU is CPUTM-MODEM-USB-R56K.