Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can’t connect to the net or can not send pictures. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Archos 40. So we decided to write this article to solve 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 40. Finally, we will see in which situations you should modify the APN on the Archos 40.
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 40 to connect to the web and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can so prevent your Archos 40 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
Tips on how to set up an APN on your Archos 40
If you wish to set up an APN on your Archos 40, you will have to navigate to the Settings menu. When you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then Access Point Names . When you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You may then access a form that you will have 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 internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat twice the operation on your Archos 40. Certainly, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Archos 40?
In most cases, you don’t necessarily need to set up an APN on your Archos 40 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Archos 40. This is for example the case if you bought your used Archos 40 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.
