To establish a data connection, an access point is
required. You can define different kinds of access
points, such as the following:
● MMS access point to send and receive multimedia
messages
● Internet access point (IAP) to send and receive e-
mail and connect to the internet
Check the type of access point you need with your
service provider for the service you want to access.
For availability and subscription to packet data
connection services, contact your service provider.
Access points
Create a new access point
Press
, and select Tools > Settings >
Connection > Access points.
You may receive access point settings in a message
from a service provider. Some or all access points
may be preset for your device by your service
provider, and you may not be able to change, create,
edit, or remove them.
indicates a protected access point.
indicates a packet data access point.
indicates a WLAN access point.
Tip: You can create internet access points
in a wireless LAN with the WLAN wizard.
To create a new access point, select Options >
New access point.
To edit the settings of an access point, select
Options > Edit. Follow the instructions from your
service provider.
● Connection name — Enter a descriptive name
for the connection.
● Data bearer — Select the data connection type.
Depending on the data connection you select, only
certain setting fields are available. Fill in all fields
marked with Must be defined or with a red
asterisk. Other fields can be left empty, unless you
have been instructed otherwise by your service
provider.
To be able to use a data connection, your service
provider must support this feature, and if necessary,
activate it for your SIM card.
Packet data access points
Press
, and select Tools > Settings >
Connection > Access points > Options > Edit
or New access point.
Follow the instructions from your service provider.
● Access point name — You obtain the access
point name from your service provider.
● User name — The user name may be needed to
make a data connection, and is usually provided
by the service provider.
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