Nokia N95 manual Access points, Packet data access points

points can share a data connection. In the UMTS network, data connections remain active during voice calls.

You can also use a wireless LAN data connection. See "Wireless LAN", on page 16. Only one connection in one wireless LAN can be active at a time, but several applications can use the same internet access point.

To establish a data connection, an access point is required. You can define different kinds of access points, such as:

•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

You may receive access point settings in a message from a service provider. See "Data and settings", on page 70. 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, and a wireless LAN access point.

Tip! You can create internet access points in a wireless LAN with the WLAN wizard. See "WLAN wizard", on page 17.

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, the network service provider must support this feature, and if necessary, activate it for your SIM card.

Packet data access points

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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