How to set up a USB modem

Introduction

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up an additional WAN connection by connecting a USB modem to the USB port of a RUT955 router.

Prerequisites

What you need:

  • A RUT955 router running FW version RUT9XX_R_00.03.906 or newer (FW downloads)
  • A USB modem. List of supported USB modems:
    • Huawei MS2131i-8

Instructions

  1. Connect the modem to your RUT955 router's USB port.

  2. Enter the router's WebUI and go to the Network → Mobile → USB Modem page. Configure the modem in accordance with your needs:
    Additional modem setup figure 1 v1.png
  3. Once you have finished configuring the modem settings, go to the Network → WAN page and set the Modem to act as the Main WAN or WAN Failover connection and Save the settings:
    Additional modem setup figure 2 v1.png
  4. Once all of the above is complete, you will have successfully configured an additional Internet connection via the USB modem