COBHAM Satcom EXPLORER 540 User & Integrator's Manual page 96

Auto SIM PIN validation
The Auto SIM PIN validation feature allows the EXPLORER 540 to automatically send
the PIN to the SIM at power up. This enables the SIM to be PIN locked (to prevent
unauthorized re-use of the SIM elsewhere), while still allowing the EXPLORER 540 to
connect to the BGAN network without using a PIN.
When this feature is enabled, the PIN you enter when setting the Auto SIM PIN
validation feature is encrypted and stored locally in the EXPLORER 540. The next time
the EXPLORER 540 restarts, the terminal decrypts the PIN and automatically sends it to
the SIM without user intervention.
Note
To set up the Auto SIM PIN validation feature, do as follows:
1. Under Advanced, select SIM.
2. Select Auto SIM PIN validation.
3. Select Automatically validate SIM PIN on startup.
4. Type in the PIN.
5. Click Save.
Note
Note
SIM lock
The SIM lock feature can be used by suppliers to lock your SIM card to a specific
provider or distribution partner. For further information, contact your supplier.
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The SIM PIN must be enabled before you can use this feature. See To enable or
disable the use of a SIM PIN on page 4-31.
If the SIM PIN is changed either using the web interface or AT commands, the
Auto SIM PIN validation feature is disabled and must be reenabled manually.
If the SIM card is replaced without disabling the Auto SIM PIN validation
feature, and the first verification of the SIM PIN fails, the Auto SIM PIN
validation feature will disable itself to avoid locking the SIM card.
Chapter 4: Configuration with web interface
Advanced settings
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