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Add a data plan and APN

Add a data plan and APN

You must have an Access Point Name (APN) to establish a Packet Data Network (PDN) connection with a wireless carrier. For this reason, an APN is a required component in an LTE data plan configuration. In most cases, your SIM card comes with the carrier's APN. If it doesn't or you are not sure what it is, you must find it out from your carrier and add it when creating a data plan.

Use the following commands to create a data plan:

config lte plan

edit <plan name>

set carrier <carrier_name>

set apn <carrier apn>

set capacity <data plan in MB>

set billing-date <billing date>

set overage {enable | disable}

next

end

Tooltip

A PDN can’t be established without a valid APN. Always be aware of the APN of the SIM card you are using. If you are not sure, contact your network service provider (NSP) for assistance.

Add a data plan and APN

You must have an Access Point Name (APN) to establish a Packet Data Network (PDN) connection with a wireless carrier. For this reason, an APN is a required component in an LTE data plan configuration. In most cases, your SIM card comes with the carrier's APN. If it doesn't or you are not sure what it is, you must find it out from your carrier and add it when creating a data plan.

Use the following commands to create a data plan:

config lte plan

edit <plan name>

set carrier <carrier_name>

set apn <carrier apn>

set capacity <data plan in MB>

set billing-date <billing date>

set overage {enable | disable}

next

end

Tooltip

A PDN can’t be established without a valid APN. Always be aware of the APN of the SIM card you are using. If you are not sure, contact your network service provider (NSP) for assistance.