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.
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.
  1. Touch
    Settings
    Network & Internet
    Cellular
    .
  2. Touch
    Advanced options
    .
  3. Under the
    APN settings
    section, touch
    Add an APN
    .
  4. 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.
  5. Touch the
    Apply this profile
    check box if you want the APN profile to be used right after you save it.
  6. Touch
    Save
    OK
    .