Enable Verizon 3G/4G service
Enable Verizon 3G/4G service
This section is for customers who choose Verizon for their LTEnetwork service provider. It covers the following topics:
l Activate Verizon SIM card on page 66
l Activate Verizon static IP SIM card on page 66
Activate Verizon SIM card
1.
Obtain a properly provisioned SIM card from Verizon or a Verizon-reseller.
Note: SIM card provisioning is done in the same way as USB modem SIM provisioning. The standard plan is
“Mobile Broadband”. SIM cards come in different sizes. Make sure that you are using a Micro SIM card.
2.
On the bottom of the Fortinet device (production units only), locate the IMEI number of the modem.
3.
Open the SIM card slot cover, and insert your SIM card into the SIMcard slot in the modem.
Note: You should feel a tactile click for proper fit.
4.
Screw on the two included antennas with your fingers.
5.
Power on the FortiGate device.
6.
On the FortiGate GUI, confirm that the modem is receiving good signal (2+ bars).
7.
Confirm that the 3G LED is solid green on the FortiGate (indicating successful activation and router-network
connection).
Router pricing plans for B2B customers and M2M small data limits and pooled plans are also
available for this product through Verizon only. Contact your Verizon business representative
for more information.
Activate Verizon static IP SIM card
The instructions below apply to customers who use Verizon SIMcards with a static IP.
To ensure proper activation of your LTE static IP SIM card with the Verizon network, you must follow these steps the
first time you use the product:
1.
Confirm with your Verizon representative that your account and SIM card have been properly provisioned with a
static IP address on the Verizon network.
Note: SIM provisioning is done the same way as USB modem SIM provisioning.
2.
Open the SIM card slot cover, and insert your SIM card into the slot in the modem.
Note: You should feel a tactile click for proper fit.
3.
Screw on the two included antennas with your fingers.
4.
Power on the FortiGate device.
5.
On the FortiGate GUI, confirm that the modem is receiving good signal (2+ bars).
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