Alternatively, you can put the SIM card in a VoLTE phone and call 1977 for data+voice services to get started. Call from any number to 180 and your data services for JioFi will start. Instructions for activation of SIM card are given on the SIM jacket. ( For us, it took more than 2 days for the SIM to get activated). It generally takes 24 hours for the SIM to get activated. Note: Before starting to set up the JioFi router, you need to make sure that the Jio SIM is activated and ready. Here are the details of various icons and lights on JioFi device. After the device is charged, press the button on top for a few seconds, you will see 4 icons light up on the top. If the device is not charged, please ensure that you charge it over 50 percent using the supplied wire and adapter.
Once noted, you can insert the battery and close the back cover on the device. Before you insert the battery, please ensure to note down the SSID and password (PWD) which will be needed later to connect devices to the hotspot.
