Change APN / SIM Card Settings?
If the device is not connecting properly, updating the APN (Access Point Name) settings may resolve the issue.
Follow the instructions below to manually enter the correct APN for the SIM card.
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Access the Admin Panel
From the Home Screen, tap the star (★) icon at the bottom-left of the touchscreen. -
Enter Access Code
Press 7 on the number pad. -
Navigate to Network Settings
Press the number 2 on the keypad four times (2, 2, 2, 2). -
Clear the Existing APN
Press the Yellow button repeatedly until the APN field is empty. -
Enter New APN
Type in the APN using the keypad:optconnect01.com.attz -
Confirm Entry
Press the Green OK button to save the new APN. -
Connect to Network
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Press the Red X once to return to the GPRS menu.
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Press 1 to begin connecting.
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Force Retry (if needed)
The terminal attempts to connect up to four times.-
You can skip failed attempts 1, 2, and 3 by pressing the Red X after each.
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The connection typically succeeds on the 4th attempt.
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⚠️ Notes:
- Double-check the APN spelling—typos will cause connection failure.
- If the 4th retry fails, ensure the SIM card is active and supports data.
Error Codes
| POS Error Codes ⇅ | Related to the device types ⇅ | Response Message ⇅ | Comments - for the Error code ⇅ |
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| 104601XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Select Failed | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104602XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Open Failed | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104603XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Send Failed | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104604XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM No Response | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104605XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Response Format Error | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104606XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Initial Failed | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104607XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Command Failed | SIM-related GSM error. Remove and reinsert the SIM, then restart the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104609XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Sim Not Ready | SIM may not be ready. Restart the device and try again. For brand-new devices, download the latest firmware/application and retry. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104610XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM SIM Locked | SIM may be locked by the provider. Restart the POS and retry. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104612XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Bad Parameters | Possible GPRS parameter issue on the POS. Verify and correct GPRS parameters, reboot the POS, and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104613XX | VL100 / VL110 | Phone Book Format Error | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104614XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Buffer Overflow | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104615XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Record Not Found | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104620XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM SIM Select Failed | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104622XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Not Supported | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104623XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Unknown Module | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104624XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM INIT Cancel | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104625XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM IO Busy | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104626XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM No Carrier | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 104627XX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM SIM Card Not Present — Please Insert SIM, Try Again… | POS does not detect a SIM card. Remove and reinsert the SIM, restart the POS, and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |
| 10XXXXXX | VL100 / VL110 | GSM Error | Generic GPRS problem. Reboot the POS and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support@valorpaytech.com. |