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3G > Data Usage

On the 3G > Data Usage page, you can monitor the amount of data transferred over the 3G interface in the Data Usage table and view details of 3G sessions in the Session History table.

The Data Usage table displays the current data usage and online time for the current Year , Month , Week , Day , and Billing Cycle . Billing cycle usage is only calculated if the Enable Data Usage Limiting option is enabled on the 3G Connection Profile.

Click the appropriate Reset button to reset any of the data usage categories.

 
Note
The Data Usage table is only estimate of the current usage and should not be used to calculate actual charges. Contact your Service Provider for accurate billing information.

The Session History table displays a summary of information about 3G sessions. To view additional details about a specific session, place your mouse cursor over the Properties balloon.

Other 3G Configuration Tasks

 
Managing 3G Connections
 
Specifying the WAN Connection Model

Managing 3G Connections

To initiate a 3G connection, perform the following steps, click on the Manage button in the 3G interface line on the Network > Interfaces page. The 3G Connection window displays. Click the Connect button. The SonicWALL appliance attempts to connect to the 3G service provider.

To disconnect a 3G connection, click on the Manage button. The 3G Connection window displays. Click Disconnect .

Specifying the WAN Connection Model

To configure the WAN connection model, navigate to the Network > Interfaces page and select one of the following options in the WAN Connection Model pulldown menu:

 
3G only - The WAN interface is disabled and the 3G interface is used exclusively.
 
Ethernet only - The 3G interface is disabled and the WAN interface is used exclusively.
 
Ethernet with 3G Failover - The WAN interface is used as the primary interface and the 3G interface is disabled. If the WAN connection fails, the 3G interface is enabled and a 3G connection is automatically initiated. See Specifying the WAN Connection Model for more information.