Connecting to a Cellular Data Network

Connecting to a Cellular Data Network

The ET65W can have a SIM card or eSIM that lets you connect to a cellular data network, so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal. You must have a data plan from a mobile operator to connect.
Determines which SIM slot to use for your cellular connection—physical SIM card slot or your eSIM. You can choose the cellular network connection to use for cellular data. For example, you might use one profile for work and a different one for personal use. Or you might choose a different profile if you’re traveling to a new country.
This setting only appears on Windows 11 devices that have both a SIM and an eSIM. For more about using an eSIM, see Use an eSIM to get a cellular data connection on your Windows PC.
  1. Install an activated SIM card or configure an eSIM profile.
  2. In the taskbar, touch taskbar settings.
  3. Touch the
    Cellular
    option to turn on the WAN radio if required.
  4. Touch the Cellular network in the list.
  5. Touch
    Let Windows keep me connected
    to automatically connect to the cellular data network when it is available. Clear the check box to manually connect each time you want to use the cellular data connection.
  6. Touch
    Allow roaming
    to allow the cellular data connection to stay on when outside of the mobile operator’s network. Leaving the check box cleared can help prevent data roaming charges.
  7. Touch
    Connect
    .
  8. The name of the mobile operator appears below the Cellular network icon.
  9. If prompted, type your user name and password and the access point name (APN).