If a cellular service provider has given specific APN connection settings to allow devices to connect to the Internet, the APN profile configuration enables you to centrally manage these settings. You do this when:
General
| Display Name |
Enter the name of the APN connection as seen by the Windows Connection Manager. |
| Access Point Name (APN) |
Enter the name or web address of the access point provided by your wireless carrier. |
| Access Point Type |
Select the access point type. |
| Roaming |
Specify whether the connection should be activated when the device is roaming. |
| SIM Card ICCD |
Specify the SIM Integrated Circuit Card ID (ICCID) that services this connection. Use this option with dual-SIM card devices to determine which SIM card will be used for the APN connection. |
Proxy
| Enable Proxy |
Select this option the enable the use of an HTTP proxy. |
| Hostname |
Enter the name and port number of the proxy server. |
| Bypass Local |
Select this option to enable the proxy to be bypassed when local hosts are accessed by the device. |
| Exception List |
Click Add and enter external hosts which should bypass the proxy when accessed. |
Security
| Authentication Type |
Select the type of authentication used for the APN connection. |
| Username |
Enter the APN username provided by your wireless carrier. |
| Password |
Enter the APN password provided by your wireless carrier. |
