Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Archos 101e. So we decided to write this article to fix this problem. We will 1st observe what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Archos 101e. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to modify the APN on the Archos 101e.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Archos 101e to connect to the web and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Archos 101e from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How you can configure an APN on your Archos 101e
If you desire to set up an APN on your Archos 101e, you will need to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you have to select the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will need to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are quickly findable. You have to do it again 2 times the process on your Archos 101e. In fact, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Archos 101e?
As a general rule, you don’t always need to configure an APN on your Archos 101e as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are a few situations that require the configuration of an APN on your Archos 101e. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Archos 101e and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This could also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
