Create a Customized APN Profile
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Create a Customized APN Profile
Create a customized APN profile.
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An Access Point Name (APN) defines the network path for cellular data connectivity.
APN information is required to connect to a cellular network. An APN could be
generic or customized. Generic or default APN configuration is automatically
detected when the device connects to a carrier network. The device connects to a
carrier network using the Auto APN profile option.
Auto APN supports all major carriers in the following
countries:
- USA
- Canada
- Japan
- Australia
- Taiwan
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- Hong Kong
- Korea
- Qatar
For more information, contact Palo Alto Networks Customer
Support.
If you need a customized APN, create a new APN on the Prisma SD-WAN web interface. Contact your
network carrier and configure the correct APN to enable connectivity.
- Select from the home page.Create APN Profile.Enter a Name for the profile.
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(Optional ) Add a Description and Tags for the profile.Enter the APN details.Based on the SIM, you may need to configure a specific APN to get the cellular connection up and maintain different APNs. Contact your cellular carrier for support.Select the Authentication Type.Select from the available options PAP, CHAP, or PAP/CHAP.(Optional) Configure the User name and Password given by the cellular carrier.Save the changes.
