User's Guide

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SIM
In the SIM settings, you’ll nd settings and information about the MiFi 8000’s Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. The SIM card inside your MiFi 8000 can be locked with a PIN code for additional
security. If locked, the PIN code must be entered before the MiFi 8000 can connect to the Internet.
SIM settings include:
• SIM PIN Lock feature — If ON, the PIN lock has been turned on, and the SIM PIN must be
entered in order to connect to the mobile network. If OFF, the PIN lock feature is not turned
on, and the SIM PIN is not required.
• SIM status — Indicates the current status of the SIM card. Possible values include:
• Ready — This is the normal state. The SIM PIN is not used.
• PIN Locked — The SIM PIN must be entered before you can use the mobile network.
• PUK Locked — The PUK for the SIM must be entered in order to continue. The PUK can be
obtained from your service provider.
• Unlocked — The SIM PIN is needed, but has already been entered.
• No SIM — No SIM was detected. If you do have a SIM, check that it is inserted correctly.
• SIM Error — A SIM was detected, but it did not respond as expected, and cannot be used.
• Desired action — Allows you to turn the PIN lock feature ON/OFF.
• Enter current PIN — Type the desired PIN in the Enter current PIN eld. The default PIN is 1111.
IMPORTANT! Entering an incorrect PIN will lock the SIM. The default PIN is 1111.