BEAM iSeries – SIM Card
This chapter provides a description of how to correctly insert a SIM card into the BEAM iSERIES routers:
BEAM 5i - SIM Card Insertion
Remove the 2 top screws that secure the BEAM 5i lid in place. Then slide the lid towards you and lift off.
Push the SIM holder button with a SIM needle or paper clip.
Pull out the SIM holder.
Insert your SIM card into the SIM holder.
Slide the SIM holder back into the router.
Replace lid and secure with the 2 top screws.
BEAM 8i - SIM Card Insertion
Remove the 2 screws that secure the BEAM 8i back router plate in place. Then gently remove the plate from the main enclosure to access the SIM slots.
Push the SIM holder button with a SIM needle or paper clip.
Pull out the SIM holder.
Insert your SIM card into the SIM holder.
Slide the SIM holder back into the router.
Replace the back plate and secure in place with the 2 screws.
Attach antennas to connectors on back of the BEAM 8i
Nano-SIM (4FF) cards can be used with a 4FF to 2FF SIM card adapter such as this one:
The measurements of the different SIM card types are as follows:
SIM Card Format | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thinkness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mini-SIM (2FF) | 25.00 | 15.00 | 0.76 |
Micro-SIM (3FF) | 15.00 | 12.00 | 0.76 |
Nano-SIM (4FF) | 12.30 | 8.80 | 0.67 |
