> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://how.router.works/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://how.router.works/mobile/apn.md).

# APN Setting

**APN**, short for Access Point Name, acts as the gateway for the router to access a carrier's cellular data network. The OutdoorRouter firmware can auto-adapt for many major networks. However, some carriers or data plans require entering specific custom APN settings. Please refer to the steps below to change the APN settings on the Mobile interface.

## Change APN

After logging into the router admin, go to "***Network > Interfaces***" and click the "***Edit***" button on the **Mobile** interface. 

Select the SIM1/SIM2 tabs to set the APNs respectively. The router uses "**Primary SIM1**" on default settings. Refer to the chart below to set APN parameters.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="219">Option</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>APN</td><td>The APN gateway address</td></tr><tr><td>PIN</td><td>PIN code of SIM card <em>*Usually non-required</em></td></tr><tr><td>Username</td><td>PAP/CHAP Username</td></tr><tr><td>Password</td><td>PAP/CHAP Password</td></tr><tr><td>Authentication type</td><td>Usually use PAP</td></tr><tr><td>IP connection type</td><td>Usually use IPv4 only</td></tr></tbody></table>

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/6b3IDvIm7HLyWC6F421c" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Click the "Save & Apply" button on the bottom right corner to apply the new settings. It will jump back to the interface overview page.

The router takes a few seconds to reconnect. We suggest rebooting the router after changing the APN parameters.

## **Generic APN**

The table below provides commonly used APNs for major carriers, which can be used as a reference. However, the exact required APNs can vary across carrier data plans, so always double-check with your provider on the most up-to-date parameters.

<details>

<summary>United Kingdom</summary>

**O2** (23410)

APN: mobile.o2.co.uk\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  o2web\
Password:  password

**Vodafone** (23415)

APN: internet (or) wap.vodafone.co.uk\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  wap\
Password:  wap

**Three** (23420)

APN: three.co.uk\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  \<Leave it blank>\
Password:  \<Leave it blank>

**EE** (23430)

APN: everywhere\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  eesecure\
Password:  secure

**Tesco** (23410)

APN: prepay.tesco-mobile.com\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  tescowap\
Password:  password

**GiffGaff** (23410)

APN: giffgaff.com\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  giffgaff\
Password:  password

**Virgin** (23430)

APN: goto.virginmobile.uk\
Authentication: Auto\
Username:  user\
Password:  \<Not Set>

</details>

<details>

<summary>United States</summary>

Here are the internet APN settings for some USA mobile phone operators.

**AT\&T**

APN: broadband\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

**T-Mobile**

APN: fast.t-mobile.com\
Authentication: PAP\
Username: \<leave in blank>\
Password: \<leave in blank>

**Sprint**

APN: cinet.spcs\
Authentication: PAP\
Username: \<leave in blank>\
Password: \<leave in blank>

**Verizon**

APN: vzwinternet\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

**Visible**

APN: vsbinternet\
Authentication: \<leave in blank>\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

**Twilio**

APN: wireless.twilio.com\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

**Ting X3**

APN: wireless.dish.com (or tethering.dish.com)\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

**Ting X1**

APN: wholesale\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<leave in blank>\
Password:  \<leave in blank>

</details>

<details>

<summary>Australia</summary>

Here are the internet APN settings for some Australian mobile phone operators.

**Telstra**

APN: telstra.internet\
Authentication type: PAP\
Username: \<Leave in Blank>\
Password: \<Leave in Blank>

**Vodafone**

APN: live.vodafone.com\
Authentication type: PAP\
Username: \<Leave in Blank>\
Password: \<Leave in Blank>

**Optus**\
\&#xNAN;*Note: Please use the Optus SIM card with the Broadband plan. Optus prevents a mobile plan SIM card from being used on a router.*

APN: connect\
Authentication: PAP\
Username:  \<Leave in Blank>\
Password:  \<Leave in Blank>

</details>