BSNL 3G Data Card - FAQ and Troubleshooting

If you meet problems in service, please refer to the following answers for guidance. If the
problems persist, please contact your supplier via the contact detail in your operator user guide.

Problem Possible Causes Problem Solving

Description
1. You are in the place where 1. Change location to find a good where
there is no GSM/ GPRS having signal.
/EDGE /WCDMA
/HSDPA(HSUPA) network
coverage. Such places include
After
underground parking garages,
restarting
tunnels, and some remote rural
the
areas.
computer,
2. The device is not properly 2. Close the device safely as usual, pull out
there is
connected. the device and reinsert the device again.
no signal
3. The SIM/USIM card isn't 3. Remove and reinsert the SIM/USIM card
indicated.
inserted properly. correctly.
4. The MODEM device is 4. Adjust the angle / position of the MODEM
positioned in such a way as device or its proximity to other electronic
that adversely affects the devices.
devices signal reception.
When the 1. The installation programs of 1. Run the installation program first then
Device is the MODEM device have not connect the device. Now install the drivers as
being been installed properly. normal in Windows.
installed, 2. The device is not connected 2. Restart the computer, or reconnect the
the properly. device.
computer 3. The SIM/USIM card is not 3. Reinsert the SIM/USIM card correctly.
cannot find inserted properly.
it.
1. You are in the place where 1. Move to an area with good signal.
there is no GSM/ GPRS/
EDGE/ WCDMA/
HSDPA(HSUPA) network
coverage.
2. The network is busy. 2. Try later.
Data
3. The APN in the user 3. Check the APN in the user configuration file
connection
configuration file is incorrect.
in the "Network settings".
failed.
4. The device data is 4. Local network access or the target server
corrupted. maybe experiencing problems. Retry data
request.
5. The network type has been 5. Reselect the network type according to the
selected manually, but is type of the SIM/USIM card.
incorrect.
 1. After connection, you are 1. Check that the APN in the configuration files
unable to open web pages. is correct.
2. Internet browser is causing 2. Upgrade to the new version or reinstall the
problems. Internet browser.
Connected
3. Your operating system 3. Use the professional anti-virus software to
to
maybe infected by a virus. check and remove the virus.
the Internet,
Worm Blaster for example can
but it cannot
affect upload and downloaded
open any
data flow, resulting in an
website
inability to access a website.
page.
4. You have connected to an 4. This happens when you are changing any
APN which cannot connect to preset operator value in the setting section.
the Internet. Check the entry and enter the correct APN
from your operator.