Tieline TL4GDUALMULTI Dual Active SIM Module Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Tieline
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SIM Card Installation & Activation in the USA
To set up a cellular module call your LTE Carrier and request the following:
- Your carrier may request the IMEI Number(s) of your modems on the module. To find the IMEI number navigate to [Menu] > [About & Firmware] > [Unit Details] > Cell Module #
- An APN must always be set for the Request the APN information from your carrier for this new account. You must determine the:
- APN Name
- Protocol Type
- Authentication Type
- If authentication is required you will need the Username and Password
Tieline Dual Active SIM Module TL4GDUALMULTI:
SIM Size: Micro Size (3FF)
Carrier 1 ‐ IMEI Number: __
Carrier 2 ‐ IMEI Number: __
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Ensure the codec is turned off.
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Insert the SIM cards in the module and then insert the module into the ViA.
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Power up the unit and navigate to Settings > Transport Interfaces > Cellular > Profiles.
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Select a “Not Configured” profile to configure it for the cellular carrier.
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Populate the profile with the required information provided by the carriers. When finished tap the Save button in the top right‐hand corner of the screen.
‐ Name: This can be anything you’d like to reference this carrier
‐ APN: Provided by the carrier. Note: search for the APN for your carrier and region. The APN can differ in various regions of the US.
‐ Protocol: Provided by the carrier. Note: the protocol you configure must be correct. Tieline notes that IPv4 is the protocol often used by Verizon over US networks.
‐ Authentication Mode: Provided by the Carrier
‐ If Authentication Mode is enabled:
‐ ‐ Username: Provided by the Carrier
‐ ‐ Password: Provided by the Carrier -
Once the APN is configured, tap the Back Arrow in the top left‐hand corner of the screen (or press the Home button and navigate to Settings > Transport Interfaces > Cellular > Cellular Module: then select the Cellular Module for which you are configuring the SIM card.
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Configure the following settings:
a. Enable Radio [Disabled]: this must be disabled initially to change the APN settings for
the module.
b. Enable data [Enabled] c. Overwrite APN [Enabled] d. Insert the SIM PIN if provided by the Carrier, or the account administrator. -
Once you have enabled Overwrite APN a new APN Profile appears. Select the Profile created in step 4.
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Once the Profile has been selected, tap Save in the top right‐hand corner.
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Navigate back to Settings > Transport Interfaces > Cellular > Cellular Module > Enable Radio and tap the button to turn this setting ON.
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Press the Power button and select the Reboot option.
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After rebooting, navigate to Settings > Transport Interfaces > Cellular to observe the status of the Cellular Modules. Cellular Module 1 or 2 will change its status to Connected when it connects to the network.
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