Enable, disable, or change a mobile broadband PIN
To enable, disable, or change the PIN for a mobile broadband
connection, follow these steps. For more information about mobile broadband, see
What is mobile broadband?
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| HOW TO ENABLE, DISABLE, OR CHANGE A MOBILE BROADBAND PIN |
To enable a mobile broadband PIN
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Click to open Connect to a Network.
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Right-click the mobile broadband network, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
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Click Enable PIN, type the PIN, and then click OK.
Notes
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Entering multiple incorrect PINs can result in your account being blocked until you get a PIN unblock key (PUK) from your mobile operator. If you are connected at the time, your existing connection will be ended if your account is blocked.
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If the device doesn't support using a PIN, the Security tab won't be available. If the PIN is currently enabled, the Enable PIN button won't be available.
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To disable a mobile broadband PIN
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Click to open Connect to a Network.
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Right-click the mobile broadband network, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
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Click Disable PIN, type the PIN, and then click OK.
Notes
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Entering multiple incorrect PINs can result in your account being blocked until you get a PIN unblock key (PUK) from your mobile operator. If you are connected at the time, your existing connection will be ended if your account is blocked.
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If the PIN is currently disabled or the device doesn't support using a PIN, the Disable PIN button won't be available.
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To change a mobile broadband PIN
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Click to open Connect to a Network.
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Right-click the mobile broadband network, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
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Click Change PIN, type the current PIN and the new PIN, type the new PIN again for verification, and then click OK.
Note
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If the device doesn't support using a PIN, the Security tab won't be available. If the PIN is currently disabled, the Change PIN button won't be available. You must first enable the PIN before you can change it.
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