Vanguard 3000 Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 134732-VG3000 Rev. D| Page 26
SIM Status
The Current Status section displays the current status of the SIM (whether a SIM card is present, and if so whether it is
valid) and PIN (whether a PIN has been entered and PIN security enabled).
SIM Status (status text)
SIM ACCEPTED displays when a valid SIM card is inserted properly in the modem. NO SIM displays if the SIM
card is invalid, missing, or installed incorrectly.
PIN Status (status text)
PIN DISABLED displays when PIN security is not enabled. PIN ENABLED displays when PIN security is enabled.
PIN ACCEPTED displays when PIN security is enabled and a valid PIN is entered.
Attempts Left
Indicates the number of attempts remaining to correctly enter the PIN before the SIM is locked. Maximum
number of attempts is three. If SIM is locked, you must contact your cellular carrier to unlock.
PIN Settings
The Pin Settings section enables you to enter a PIN, change a pin, enable PIN security or disable it. Instructions for the
available actions and associated options displayed in this section of the Web page change depending on the SIM status,
whether a PIN has been entered, and whether PIN security is enabled or disabled.
The default setting for PIN security is disabled and you will see the status message “Action: PIN is disabled. To change
it, it must be enabled first.”
Note: Before enabling PIN security, make sure you have the PIN provided by your wireless carrier.
To enter the PIN provided by your wireless carrier (for a new modem)
Change Enable PIN from No to Yes, enter your carrier-provided PIN into the Current PIN field, and click Save to access
the PIN security settings.
To change your PIN or change PIN security settings
(enable or disable PIN security, change whether PIN is remembered, or change your PIN)
Change PIN from Yes to No, enter your PIN into the Current PIN field, and click Save to access the PIN security settings.
To Change the PIN Status
Once the PIN has been entered successfully, the status message displays “Action: You may change only one of the
following three options at a time,” and three options are presented.
Remember PIN (Enter Current PIN) Yes / No
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To have your PIN remembered (not need to be entered each time to establish connection), select Yes.
