CalAmp Vanguard 3000 User Manual

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• Return to Primary afterEnter the number of minutes the modem can stay on the secondary carrier before attempting reconnection to theprimary carrier. (To disable this setting, enter zero for the number of minutes.)Note: Connectivity will be lost for 30-60 seconds while attempting to reconnect to the primary carrier.3.2.2 GSM SETTINGSWhen the Active Carrier supports GSM (UTMS), fields on this page are enabled. A specific band of operation can bechosen, status of the SIM is displayed, and PIN settings associated with the SIM can be cleared or set.One of the key features of GSM is the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), commonly known as SIM card. The SIM is adetachable smart card containing the user’s subscription information. This allows the user to retain his or herinformation when switching handsets or wireless devices, independent of which handset or wireless device they areusing. The SIM has a security feature which, when enabled, requires the user to enter a valid PIN before the modemwill connect to the cellular network.Figure 23 Cell Connection — GSM SettingsBand SelectionBandA list of frequency bands appropriate for the Active Carrier. Select a specific band or (recommended) select All Bands.Current StatusThe Current Status section displays the current status of the SIM (whether a SIM card is present, and if so whether it isvalid) 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, Insert Valid SIM and Press Reset” displays if the SIM card is invalid, missing, or installed incorrectly.Vanguard 3000 Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev. B | Page 25