How to configure an APN on Asus ZenPad 10

It may have happened to you when you travel abroad, or when you have changed operators, you cannot connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If that is the case, it’s probably because of the APN configured on your Asus ZenPad 10. So we decided to write this content to fix this trouble. We will first see what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10. Finally, we will see in what situations you need to change the APN on the Asus ZenPad 10.



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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 Asus ZenPad 10 to connect to the net and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your Asus ZenPad 10 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You have to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to set up an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10

When you want to set up an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you are there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you are there, you have to click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you must 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. Normally, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to repeat two times the process on your Asus ZenPad 10. In truth, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10?

In general, you may not necessarily need to set up an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10 as it’s usually done automatically. Nevertheless, there are several cases that need the configuration of an APN on your Asus ZenPad 10. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Asus ZenPad 10 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.