How to configure an APN on Archos Core 50

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the net or can not send MMS. If that is the case, It’s presumably because of the APN seted up on your Archos Core 50. So we therefore decided to write this article to resolve 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 Core 50. Finally, we will see in what situations you must change the APN on the Archos Core 50.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Archos Core 50 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An improperly configured APN can thus prevent your Archos Core 50 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to set up an APN on your Archos Core 50

If you’d like to configure an APN on your Archos Core 50, you will have to navigate 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 should click the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You will then access a form that you will have to fill in with the data of your operator. One example is, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You need to repeat twice the procedure on your Archos Core 50. Certainly, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your Archos Core 50?

Generally, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Archos Core 50 as this is usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several situations that require the setup of an APN on your Archos Core 50. This is for example the case if you bought your used Archos Core 50 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.