Managing Data Card

PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is used to identify the user of the SIM card and avoid the illegal use of the SIM card.

Managing the data card includes the following configurations:

Viewing the information of the 3G module
Automatically verifying the PIN code
Enabling/Disabling the PIN code protection
Manually verifying the PIN code
Modifying the PIN code
Unlocking the PIN code

Viewing the Information of the 3G Module

To view the information of the 3G module, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, you can view the following information of the 3G module:
- IMEI number - Displays the IMEI number of the 3G module.
- Firmware version - Displays the firmware version of the 3G module.
- Hardware version - Displays the hardware version of the 3G module.
- Service status - Displays the service status of the 3G module.
- SIM card status - Displays the working status of the SIM card.

Automatically Verifying the PIN Code

After enabling the PIN code protection, you can save the PIN code in the system. After the system reboots, it can automatically verify the PIN code.

To automatically verify the PIN code, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, enter the PIN code in the PIN code text box. The value ranges from 4 to 8 numbers.
Click Apply to make the system save the PIN code.

Note: After three consecutive failed attempts at PIN code, the SIM card will be locked.

Enabling/Disabling the PIN Code Protection

To enable the PIN code protection, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, click Enable PIN code protection in the PIN code management section to enable the PIN code protection function. To disable the function, click Disable PIN code protection.
Enter the PIN code in the PIN code text box. The PIN code consists of 4-8 decimal numbers.
After entering the PIN code, click Apply.

Note: After three consecutive failed attempts at PIN code, the SIM card will be locked.

Modifying the PIN Code

To modify the PIN code, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, click Change PIN code in the PIN code management section.
Specify the current PIN code in the Current PIN code text box. The PIN code consists of 4-8 decimal numbers.
Specify a new PIN code in the New PIN code text box. The PIN code consists of 4-8 decimal numbers.
Confirm the new PIN code in the Confirm PIN code text box.
After entering the required information, click Apply to make the new PIN code take effect.

Note: After three consecutive failed attempts at PIN code, the SIM card will be locked.

Manually Verifying the PIN Code

To manually verify the PIN code, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, click Verify PIN Code in the PIN code management section.
Enter the PIN code in the PIN code text box. The PIN code consists of 4-8 decimal numbers.
After entering the PIN code, click Apply.

Note: After three consecutive failed attempts at PIN code, the SIM card will be locked.

Unlocking the PIN Code

If the SIM card is locked, you need to obtain the PUK code from the ISP to unlock the SIM card and set the new PIN code. To use the PUK code to unlock the PIN code, take the following steps:

On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > 3G to visit the 3G page.
With the Data Card tab active, click Unlock PIN Code in the PIN code management section.
Enter the PUK code in the PUK code text box.
Specify a new PIN code in the New PIN code text box. The PIN code consists of 4-8 decimal numbers.
Confirm the new PIN code in the Confirm PIN code text box.
After entering the required information, click Apply to unlock the PIN code.