Adding an Internet APN

Adding an Internet APN

The Internet access point name (APN) is the address the tablet uses to connect to the Internet when using a cellular data connection. Usually, the Internet APN is set automatically. If your cellular data connection is not working, try entering a new Internet APN based on the mobile operator.
To add an Internet APN, type an address in the APN box. The other settings are optional and depend on the mobile operator.
  1. In the taskbar, touch taskbar settings.
  2. Touch settings icon.
  3. Touch
    Network & Internet
    Cellular
    .
  4. Touch
    Mobile operator settings
    .
  5. Under the APN settings section, touch
    Add an APN
    .
  6. Update one or more of the following:
    • In the
      Profile name
      box, type a name for the APN profile.
    • In the
      APN
      box, type the address for the APN to use.
    • In the
      User name
      box, type the user name for your mobile account.
    • In the
      Password
      box, type the password for your mobile account.
    • Select
      Type of sign-in info
      drop-down list and then select the authentication method.
    • Select
      IP type
      drop-down list and then select the type of IP address.
  7. Touch the
    Apply this profile
    checkbox if you want the APN profile to be used right after you save it.
  8. Touch
    Save
    .