FortiExtender
FortiExtender offers wireless connectivity for nearly any operational network.
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Article Id 299497
Description

 

This article describes how to insert the SIM card correctly into the SIM slot(s) for the FortiExtender-511F (4G/5G). This model supports a single modem with dual SIM and the supported SIM card is in Micro SIM (3FF) only.

 

Scope

 

FortiExtender-511F.

 

Solution

 

  1. Unscrew the SIM slot cover of the box:

 

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  1. Prepare the Micro SIM (3FF) from the respective ISP provider. Be aware that MicroSIM (3FF) SIM card(s) is the only one supported on this FortiExtender check the document down below: https://fortinetweb.s3.amazonaws.com/docs.fortinet.com/v2/attachments/1268d682-14fb-11ec-a4c4-005056... 

 

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  1. Make sure the SIM card metal surface is facing downward.

 

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  1. Press the SIM card into the desired slot. To remove, the same procedure applies by pressing the SIM card again.

 

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  1. Make sure the SIM card is sitting completely inside the slot.

 

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  1. Login via GUI to check and verify the SIM card detection and status.
  2. The last step is to tighten up the SIM slot cover.