Dell 5821E User manual

Installing your SIM card and activating your mobile
broadband Service
Dell Wireless 5821E Qualcomm Snapdragon
X20 Global Gigabit LTE Install Guide
WARNING: The module’s RF function
is locked by default. Contact
Dell support or a Dell authorized
technician to enable the module.
WARNING: Before performing any of
the steps in this document, read and
follow the safety information that
shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not install or remove
the Dell Mobile Broadband card or
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
card when your computer is
powered on.
NOTE: To access the Internet, you need
a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card
and an account with a mobile broadband
service provider.
2019 - 01
© 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.

1. Install the SIM Card
CAUTION: To avoid damage to
the SIM card from electrostatic
discharge, do not touch the SIM card
connectors during installation or
removal.
To install the SIM card:
NOTE: The SIM card slot location varies
by computer model. See your computer’s
documentation for location and access
instructions.
Insert the SIM card into the slot.
To connect to the network, go to View
Available Networks and select cellular to
turn on the cellular radio.
2. Connect to the Windows 10
network
NOTE: To activate your mobile
broadband service, contact the service
provider with the following information:
a. Select the Network icon from the
taskbar and then select cellular. The
cellular page displays.

b. Select Cellular from Network &
Internet settings to expand the
options.

c. Select Advanced Options and the
options are displayed.
d. Make a note of the International
Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
and the Integrated Circuit Card
Identifier (ICCID).

3. Install the Drivers
a. Go to Dell.com/support.
b. Enter the computer Service Tag or
select your computer from Select a
product.
c. Click Get drivers and select View
All Drivers to go to the Drivers and
Downloads page.
d. Select your operating system from the
drop-down menu.
e. Select the driver for your mobile
broadband card from the
Modem/Communications group.
f. Download the driver.
g. Run the installer, and follow the
installation instructions.
Regulatory Notices
For regulatory information and safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance
homepage on Dell.com at the following
location:
Dell.com/regulatory_compliance.