Instruction manual

9522B Iridium Satellite Modem
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8. Appendix C: Unlocking a SIM Card
There are two methods to unlock a SIM Card, and the equipment
you have available will dictate which method is used.
8.1.
Handset Method
To unlock the Iridium SIM card permanently using the Iridium
Handset follow these instructions.
Install the SIM card, attach the antenna, and 9522B interface.
Attach the handset as required. Apply power to the modem.
The handset will request the PIN number before proceeding.
Once you enter the PIN number (default 1111) the modem will
register itself. You will need to navigate the menus of the
handset as follows:
• Find “PHONE SETUP”, click ok
• From this menu select “REQUIRE SIM PIN”
• Navigate until “OFF” is displayed, select by clicking ok
• Exit out of the menus once the PIN requirement is
deactivated.
With the card unlocked you can continue with your modem
setup.
8.2.
Terminal Emulator Method
In order to unlock the SIM cards with this method you will need a
terminal emulator like Hyperterminal. The configuration will need
to be same as list in Section 2.2 of this manual. Refer to Section
2.2 for this setup.
NOTE: Both SIM Cards must be unlocked.
When conducting these steps you will need to have the SIM
Card installed in the modem. The antenna must be connected,
and have a sky view for communications with the satellite
network. Finally the unit must be powered. Refer to the
appropriate Sections of this manual for information about these
requirements.