Installing The Sim Card - Sierra Wireless AirLink GX450 Hardware User's Manual

AirLink GX450 Hardware User Guide

Installing the SIM Card

The GX450 gateway requires a SIM card. If the SIM card has not already been installed
by your Mobile Network Operator, install the SIM card before installing or connecting any
external equipment or power to the AirLink gateway.
To install a SIM card, you need:
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The procedure for installing a SIM card varies depending on whether or not the gateway
has an X-Card installed, and if so, the type of X-Card present. Follow the appropriate
instructions for your gateway:
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Rev. 11 July 2019
SIM card for your account (provided by your Mobile Network Operator)
2 mm Allen (hex) wrench or a Phillips #1 screwdriver, depending on the screw type
used on the black decorative cover
If your GX450 gateway has a Serial I/O X-Card installed:
· Small adjustable torque wrench
· 4 mm nut driver or socket that works with the torque wrench
If your gateway has a Wi-Fi X-Card installed:
· Small adjustable torque wrench
· 8 mm socket—long enough to fit over the SMA antenna connector
Installing the SIM Card—No X-Card present
Installing the SIM Card—Wi-Fi X-Card present
Installing the SIM Card—I/O X-Card present
Installing the SIM Card—Dual Ethernet X-Card present
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