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Chapter 12
Specify Your Network Settings
•
PIN
- Enter the PIN to unlock the SIM card. It consists of 4-8 digits.
•
PUK
- PIN Unlocked Key, also known as Personal Unlock Code (PUC), is used to reset
a PIN that has been lost or forgotten. The PUK is a SIM-specific code assigned by the
service provider. You need to enter the PUK after 3 incorrect login attempts of PIN.
Contact your service provider if you do not know the PUK. It consists of 8 digits.
•
New PIN
- Enter 4-8 digits to reset the PIN of your SIM card.
•
Remaining Attempts
- Shows how many attempts are left for you to try entering the
PIN or PUK. You have only 3 attempts for entering the PIN and 10 attempts for entering
the PUK. If you accidentally fail in 3 attempts, the SIM card will be locked and you will
be required to enter the PUK that is written on your SIM card.
3.
Click
Save
to save the settings.
12. 4. Data Settings
Data Settings is used to monitor the data usage of your router in real-time. You can limit
your data usage according to your monthly allowance or total allowance and you will
receive a warning if your data usage reaches the specified level.
Follow the steps below to monitor your data usage.
1.
Visit
http://tplinkmodem.net
, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you
set for the router.
2.
Go to
Advanced
>
Network
>
Data Settings
page.
3.
Enable
Data Limit
to set total/monthly data allowance and usage alert to prevent
data overuse.
4.
Enter the allowed amount of total/monthly data in the
Total/Monthly Allowance
field.
When data usage exceeds the allowed level, the router will disconnect from the
internet and notify you on the
Basic
>
Network Map
Page.
