Configure APNs⚓︎

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Define an Access Point Name (APN) for a customer network to configure its Quality of Service (QoS), including default maximum upload and download bitrates.

In a 3GPP mobile network, an APN acts as the gateway between the cellular network and the public or private data network (e.g., the Internet, an enterprise intranet). The APN defines critical network parameters: * Routing: How and where the mobile asset's data traffic is routed once it leaves the radio access network. * Quality of Service (QoS): The priority and packet treatment of the data stream. * Bandwidth Allocation (AMBR): The default aggregate maximum upload and download bitrates allowed for the connection.

These base APNs (often referred to as APN Globals) are then incorporated into System Profiles, where you can further define tiered service levels, override default bandwidth limitations, or specify carrier-specific QoS overrides when a mobile asset roams onto another network.

APNs vs. Roaming Profiles⚓︎

While APNs govern how a mobile asset connects to the network (its gateway, QoS, and bandwidth), Roaming Profiles govern where the asset is physically allowed to connect. Use Roaming Profiles to enforce steering of roaming policies and restrict the actual Carriers (PLMNs) the device can use.

Create or Edit an APN⚓︎

1. Navigate to the APNs section in the admin interface.
2. Click Add to create a new APN or click an existing APN to edit it.
3. Type a Name for the APN (e.g., internet, m2m.private).
4. Click Customer and select the appropriate Customer from the list. The APN is only available for the selected Customer and its associated System Profiles.
5. Select the baseline QoS profile from the available list.
6. Specify the base Upload Bitrate and Download Bitrate in bits per second. These fields define the default Aggregate Maximum Bit Rate (AMBR) for data transfer.
7. Click Submit.