Accurate APN settings are crucial for successfully establishing connectivity on a mobile network.
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.
APN
The APN gateway address
PIN
PIN code of SIM card *Usually non-required
Username
PAP/CHAP Username
Password
PAP/CHAP Password
Authentication type
Usually use PAP
IP connection type
Usually use IPv4 only
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.
United Kingdom
Here are the internet APN settings for some UK mobile phone operators.
EE
APN: everywhere
Authentication: PAP
Username: eesecure
Password: secure
O2
APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Authentication: PAP
Username: o2web
Password: password
Vodafone
APN: internet (or) wap.vodafone.co.uk
Authentication: PAP
Username: wap
Password: wap
Three
APN: three.co.uk
Authentication: PAP
Username: <Leave it blank>
Password: <Leave it blank>
Tesco
APN: prepay.tesco-mobile.com
Authentication: PAP
Username: tescowap
Password: password
Virgin
APN: goto.virginmobile.uk
Authentication: PAP
Username: user
Password: <Not Set>
GiffGaff
APN: giffgaff.com
Authentication: PAP
Username: giffgaff
Password: password
United States
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>
Australia
Here are the internet APN settings for some Australian mobile phone operators.
Telstra
APN: telstra.iph
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
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>
