Re: How to save pin number and auto-connect on startup?

[Marcel Holtmann <marcel holtmann org>]

Hi Achim,

> >> For me, a "default" PIN which is entered one time and which is always used
> >> (independent of the device/modem) would be perfect. If the "default" is not
> >> working, ask me (the user) with this popup :-)
> > 
> > This is a bad idea since every failure will increase the retry counter.
> > And if it accidentally reaches 3 you need out of a sudden the PUK. If
> > you enable a PIN on your SIM card, then you need to enter it manually.
> > That is the intent of the PIN code. If you don't want it then please
> > just disable it.
> 
> Ok, I see the problem now.
> 
> For which function needs NM the PIN before dialing a connection? As the PIN is
> saved in the connection profile, it is not necessary to ask the PIN in advance.
> So there must be something different for which the PIN is needed!?

actually Dan needs to answer that, but generally speaking the PIN is
needed to unlock the SIM card. And you need access to the SIM card to
book yourself into the GSM/UMTS network. No SIM card, no access to the
network.

And remember my other comments, even while the mode could allow certains
things to be done with a locked PIN, most modems just arbitrary disallow
them until you enter the PIN. So basically if you wanna use your modem
and your SIM card is PIN locked, you need to unlock it. Otherwise it is
a paperweight.

Regards

Marcel