4.1 SIM cards

The Virtual ports – GSM – SIM menu includes a list of all PBX SIM cards. This menu is opened automatically whenever the SIM card is inserted in the PBX and the parameters filled in by the user (e.g. PIN) are used automatically for any future system detection of the SIM card. The menu includes two tabs.

Basic

• Card serial number – this parameter shows the SIM card identification code detected. 2N^® NetStar Admin uses this code automatically for SIM card identification in the list to the left.
• PIN – Personal Identification Number – insert the SIM card PIN if requested to be shared by the user and the authentication system. If the PIN is requested yet not entered or entered incorrectly, the SIM will not be logged into the network.
• PUK – Personal Unblocking Key – insert the PUK to unblock the SIM card in case you have entered three incorrect values of the PIN code.
• SMS centre number – enable SMS sending. In GSM networks, SMS messages are not routed directly to the final destination, but through the provider's SMS centre. This is useful where an SMS cannot be delivered immediately (e.g. due to target phone unavailability). The SMS centre tries to deliver this message cyclically for a preset SMS validity time. This parameter is mostly automatically detected on the SIM card (preset by the provider). If not, fill it in manually.
• Phone number – this field is for information only. You can enter your SIM card telephone number for easier orientation. This parameter has no function.

Free Minutes/SMS

Use the tab to set the count of free minutes and SMS mesages via the selected SIM card. Refer to Free minutes/SMS in Subs. 3.10 Virtual Port Options for details on controls and tables.