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Using Your Own 4G SIM Cards

How to set up your own 4G connection with custom SIM cards.

Updated over 2 months ago

You can configure your own SIM card for the SAM4 system by following the steps below. This process involves replacing the Samotics SIM card with your own and updating the configuration in the SAM4 Setup Tool.

Steps

  1. Connect the magnetic foot antennas to Port 4G1 and Port 4G2 of the gateway.
    Remove the Samotics SIM card and insert your own SIM card.

  2. Using the SAM4 Setup Tool, you can check your mobile connection and configure your own SIM card. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Fill in the APN and username from your mobile provider.

    • Enter the SIM card’s password and click Submit.

  3. When the connection is successful, the message Mobile configuration saved will appear at the top of the screen. The table below will list the connection details.

Troubleshooting

In case of a failing connection, please check the following:

  • Are both antennas connected to the correct 4G ports?

  • Is the SIM card placed in the SIM card holder?

  • Are the antennas located at the optimal spot? The signal strength can be checked in real time via the SAM4 Setup Tool.

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