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MikroTik and Vodafone K3565-Z 3G USB modem

Introduction

Vodafone K3565-Z (ZTE K3565-Z) is listed in MikroTik wiki [1], but this page doesn't specify any settings.

Setup

1. Setup ppp-out1. Specify modem parameters in Advanced Mode:

  • Data Channel = 3
  • Info Channel = 3

Disable Dial On Demand to have the connection always on.

Enable interface ppp-out1.

2. Setup DNS as specified in instructions to another 3G USB modem [2].

Open IP -> DNS and enable Allow Remote Requests.

3. Setup NAT.

Open IP -> Fireall -> NAT, select Add New and chose the following parameters:

  • Chain = srcnat
  • Out Interface = ppp-out1
  • Action = masquerade

Links

  1. MikroTIk Wiki: Supported Hardware - https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported_Hardware#3G_cards
  2. https://www.technotrade.com.ua/Articles/mikrotik_3g-modem_setup.php
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