How to configure an APN on Gigaset ME

It may have happened to you when you went abroad, or when you have changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send MMS. If so, It’s likely because of the APN seted up on your Gigaset ME. So we therefore decided to draft this article to solve this problem. We will first find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Gigaset ME. Finally, we will see in which situations it is necessary to change the APN on the Gigaset ME.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Gigaset ME to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly seted up APN can so prevent your Gigaset ME from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

How to configure an APN on your Gigaset ME

If you desire to set up an APN on your Gigaset ME, you must go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and lastly Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you should click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you must 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 internet and copy it into the form. Normally, the APN of each operator are easily findable. You need to do it again twice the procedure on your Gigaset ME. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you set up an APN on your Gigaset ME?

Typically, you do not necessarily need to configure an APN on your Gigaset ME as it’s usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the configuration of an APN on your Gigaset ME. This is for example the case if you purchased your used Gigaset ME 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.