User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Getting Started
- Powering on the W406-LX
- Connecting the W406-LX to a PC
- Configuring the Ethernet Interface
- USB Port for Expansion
- SD Socket for Storage Expansion
- Setting Up the Wireless Module
- Configuring the SIM Card
- Entering the PIN Code
- Verifying the SIM Card Status
- Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code Authentication
- Changing the PIN Code
- Unlocking the SIM Card
- Connecting to the Internet
- Reconnecting to the Internet
- Disconnecting from the Internet
- Detecting an Internet Connection Error
- Sending and Reading an SMS Message
- Deleting an SMS Message
- Test Program—Developing Hello.c
- 3. Managing Embedded Linux
- 4. Managing Communications
- 5. Development Tool Chains
- 6. Programmer’s Guide
- 7. Software Lock
- A. System Commands

W406-LX User’s Manual Getting Started
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Verifying the SIM Card Status
Use the sim_get_pin_status command to check the SIM card status.
Four possible responses may appear:
Ready: Your W406 wireless module is ready to work.
No SIM card: You need to insert SIM card into the W406, or your SIM card may not be inserted
correctly.
Need PIN code: You need to enter the correct PIN code. See Entering the PIN code in this
section.
Need PUK code: You need to enter the PUK code: See Unlocking the SIM Card in this section.
Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code Authentication
You can enable PIN code authentication to prompt for PIN code authentication whenever the
W406 boots up.
Use the sim_enable_pin –e –p PIN code command to enable PIN code authentication. For
example, enter sim_enable_ping –e –p 0000 to activate PIN code authentication.