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LM1200: Connected to T-Mobile but not internet
Hey all! I have an LM1200 with a T-Mobile SIM. I have the device set in Router mode with a connection to my Mac Mini from the LAN port of the modem to an Ethernet port on my Mac Mini. In the mod...
Called T-Mobile. The resolution was they had to activate my SIM. Everything works great now with the hotspot. I've got it hooked up as a failover connection on my UDM Pro.
Terribly annoying.
I'm curious if this may be related to the type of SIM inside of the device. When I ordered my SIM from T-Mobile I spoke with the rep over the phone and requested a SIM for this specific device, which she confirmed would work based on the IMEI. I've seen talk around there being distinctions between how T-Mobile has our SIMs classified as either BYOD or hotspot (I could be slightly off on the two options).
How did you get your SIM?
Additional info I have mine added as an additional line on my account on the 500MB/month data plan. Southeastern US.
Called T-Mobile. The resolution was they had to activate my SIM. Everything works great now with the hotspot. I've got it hooked up as a failover connection on my UDM Pro.