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SonicOS 5.8.1 Administrator Guide
3G Wireless WAN Service Provider Support
SonicOS Enhanced supports the following 3G Wireless network providers (this list is subject to
change):
• Cingular Wireless
• H3G
• Sprint PCS Wireless
• Verizon Wireless
• Vodafone
• Telecom Italia Mobile
• Telefonica
• T-Mobile
• TDC Song
• Orange
3G Prerequisites
Before configuring the 3G interface, you must complete the following prerequisites:
• Purchase a 3G service plan from a supported third-party wireless provider
• Configure and activate your 3G PC card
• Insert the 3G PC card into the SonicWALL appliance before powering on the SonicWALL
security appliance.
Note The 3G PC card should only be inserted or removed when the SonicWALL security
appliance is powered off.
For information on configuring these prerequisites, see the SonicWALL Getting Started Guide
for your model.
The following sections describe how to configure the 3G interface on the SonicWALL appliance:
• “3G > Status” on page 440
• “3G > Settings” on page 440
• “3G > Advanced” on page 442
• “3G > Connection Profiles” on page 444
• “3G > Data Usage” on page 450
• “Other 3G Configuration Tasks” on page 450
Most of the 3G settings can
also be configured on the Network > Interfaces page. 3G
Connection Profiles can only be configured on the 3G > Connection Profiles page.