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=How does Auto APN work= | =How does Auto APN work= | ||
| − | Auto APN feature allows device to select correct APN from integrated in firmware APN database. Tracker after turning ON will automatically search APN settings depending on inserted SIM card. When correct APN settings will be detected device will connect to the internet and FOTA server to check for configuration and firmware update. | + | Auto APN feature allows the device to select correct APN from integrated in firmware APN database. Tracker after turning ON will automatically search APN settings depending on inserted SIM card. When correct APN settings will be detected device will connect to the internet and FOTA server to check for configuration and firmware update. |
| − | • Auto APN is available using a special firmware version (This feature will be added to base firmware version, you can monitor new firmware releases '''[[FMB920 firmware errata|here]]'''. Contact your sales manager to receive devices with this firmware from factory or for testing purposes.). | + | • Auto APN is available using a special firmware version (This feature will be added to base firmware version, you can monitor new firmware releases '''[[FMB920 firmware errata|here]]'''. Contact your sales manager to receive devices with this firmware from the factory or for testing purposes.). |
• Firmware with Auto APN at the moment is compatible with: '''FMB1YX, FMB0X0, FMB9YX, MTB100, FMB2YX'''. | • Firmware with Auto APN at the moment is compatible with: '''FMB1YX, FMB0X0, FMB9YX, MTB100, FMB2YX'''. | ||
| − | • To expand Auto APN list with a new APN or private APN for clients who using VPN’s - contact your sales manager. | + | • To expand the Auto APN list with a new APN or private APN for clients who using VPN’s - contact your sales manager. |
=How to configure Auto APN= | =How to configure Auto APN= | ||
| − | Make sure the device is updated to the required firmware version which | + | Make sure the device is updated to the required firmware version which has this feature. Devices ordered from the factory with such a firmware version will already have an uploaded APN list. Otherwise, if you updating your FM to this version, to have the Auto APN feature you will need to upload the APN list into FM. |
==Instructions== | ==Instructions== | ||
| − | 1. Connect to the device using configurator and look for Transfer APN file section under [[FMB920_GPRS_settings|'''GPRS''']] tab. Press Upload button and locate your '''APN_list.bin''' file. (binary APN list can be named differently, make sure to use the correct file). | + | 1. Connect to the device using configurator and look for Transfer APN file section under [[FMB920_GPRS_settings|'''GPRS''']] tab. Press the Upload button and locate your '''APN_list.bin''' file. (binary APN list can be named differently, make sure to use the correct file). |
The file can be downloaded here: | The file can be downloaded here: | ||
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'''NOTE:''' Make sure to enter the full APN name, since only then a proper check will be conducted | '''NOTE:''' Make sure to enter the full APN name, since only then a proper check will be conducted | ||
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Revision as of 14:25, 3 July 2020
Main Page > Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ > Auto APN feature for FM trackersHow does Auto APN work
Auto APN feature allows the device to select correct APN from integrated in firmware APN database. Tracker after turning ON will automatically search APN settings depending on inserted SIM card. When correct APN settings will be detected device will connect to the internet and FOTA server to check for configuration and firmware update.
• Auto APN is available using a special firmware version (This feature will be added to base firmware version, you can monitor new firmware releases here. Contact your sales manager to receive devices with this firmware from the factory or for testing purposes.).
• Firmware with Auto APN at the moment is compatible with: FMB1YX, FMB0X0, FMB9YX, MTB100, FMB2YX.
• To expand the Auto APN list with a new APN or private APN for clients who using VPN’s - contact your sales manager.
How to configure Auto APN
Make sure the device is updated to the required firmware version which has this feature. Devices ordered from the factory with such a firmware version will already have an uploaded APN list. Otherwise, if you updating your FM to this version, to have the Auto APN feature you will need to upload the APN list into FM.
Instructions
1. Connect to the device using configurator and look for Transfer APN file section under GPRS tab. Press the Upload button and locate your APN_list.bin file. (binary APN list can be named differently, make sure to use the correct file).
The file can be downloaded here:
2. Wait for file upload confirmation shown below.
3. If APN_list.bin file is already uploaded to the device file Download and Delete options will be displayed. You can not upload another file if there is a file in the device so you must delete the old file from the device. When deleting wait for file delete confirmation.
Check whether an APN is supported
To check whether the APN you are interested in is supported, please enter the APN name you are trying to use in the form below.
NOTE: Make sure to enter the full APN name, since only then a proper check will be conducted
