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Nov 02, 2019

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How to send and receive sms on AC800S Optus

Hi, has anyone ever successfully sent or received a sms on their Optus AC800S modem? I tried sending a sms to the phone number of the sim card in the AC800S. Nothing happened. I tried sending a ...

Blanca_O
Nov 03, 2019
Hi DIYfamily

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

Please be informed that AC800s can only receive SMS messages. Kindly check with Optus to see if the SIM card has a limitation on text and if it is just a data card.

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

NETGEAR Employee Retired

Nov 03, 2019

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

Please be informed that AC800s can only receive SMS messages. Kindly check with Optus to see if the SIM card has a limitation on text and if it is just a data card.

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team