# 2.1 Insert SIM Card

Use a Nano SIM card (12.3x8.8mm) in the router. If it's a new SIM card, please follow the instruction from the mobile carrier to activate the SIM card.

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Please always **turn off the power** while inserting or removing the SIM card.\
Please use an unlocked and activated SIM card.&#x20;
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### **Insert A SIM Card**

1. Locate the SIM1-2 slots in the top right corner of the motherboard.
2. Hold the lid of the SIM card slot and slide left to open the cover.
3. Put a Nano SIM card in the **SIM1** slot. \
   \&#xNAN;*There is only one correct way to settle the SIM card - the gold pins should be face down, and the notch should be on the top right corner.*
4. Cover the SIM lid and slide right to lock the lid.

<figure><img src="https://1425529511-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3ZDPQKBTk57hpVCPxhSu%2Fuploads%2F5iS32euisl8wAyAnQd9O%2FEZR34T-5G-Outdoor-CPE-Router_Insert-Nano-SIM-Card.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a837bf90-6994-4773-ba48-693dd7016655" alt=""><figcaption><p>EZR34T-5G - Insert Nano SIM Card in SIM1 Slot</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Clean the SIM Card**

please check if the SIM card is clean, especially on the golden contacts. If there is dust/dirt/oil on the SIM card, you can follow the tips to [clean the SIM card](https://www.outdoorrouter.com/outdoor-4g-router-with-sim-card-slot/).
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