# Access the Cellular Gateway Local Server Page

The local server serves as a way for you to connect to [Verkada’s GC31 Cellular Gateway](https://www.verkada.com/cellular-gateway). You can apply custom access point name (APN) settings using the local server page.

To configure your [SIM card](https://help.verkada.com/connectivity/configuration/add-cellular-gateway-to-command/cellular-gateway-dual-sim-support) prior to establishing a connection, use the local server.

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**Connect the gateway to your laptop/computer with an Ethernet cable.**
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**Open your browser and enter** [**verkadagateway.com**](http://verkadagateway.com/) **or** [**192.168.1.1**](http://verkadagateway.com/) **to open the local landing page (GC31 or GC31-E), as shown below.**

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**Follow the instructions on the screen to reach the Local server page. By default, the APN is automatically (Auto) selected.**

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**(Optional) Set a custom APN: Select the Manual radio button and enter the details (as shown below).**
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**Click Apply.**
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**When prompted, confirm your configuration changes.**
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**Once connected, you can configure the SIM card through** [**Verkada Command**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/NRq5qDDjsYNxwNzF1bcB/get-started-with-verkada-command)**.**
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The local server page stays open for 5 minutes before it automatically refreshes.
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Click **Device Log** to download a log file that can be shared.
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