Setup for 3G modems with Android 4
Tablets powered with Android 4
supports a large number of 3G modems:
- Huawei E156G
- Huawei E173
- Huawei E220
- Huawei E1750
- ZTE MF637U
These are modems that are tested.
Other modems might work as well.To setup your modem follow the instructions
below:Go to settings (press the status bar in the low right corner) and press
<More...> and you will see the following:
Select <Mobile networks>
and you will get this screen:
Select <Access Point Names>.
when you come to the Access Point Page you click in the top right corner and
select <New APN>.
This is the tricky part where you
fill in the GSM operators settings. You can find settings for the most popular
networks here. If your operator is not included you will
have to ask the operator. The screenshot below shows the settings for
Safaricom, Kenya:
When all settings are filled in press the arrow in the lower
left corner and you are done.
Make sure to read our comprehensive
online Android User Guide if you need more information
about your Smartphone/Tablet.
But for Some Android Tablet Models There are no mobile network menu on More Menu.
For That version must configure by 3G network setting menu in settings
Setup for 3G modems with Android 4
Go to settings menu ---> Select 3g network settings -> Select add to network
-> Type
Service name
(mobitel /dialog)
Access
name *99# (follow details on your Mobile network)
Below are the available 3G access
points (APN) in Sri Lanka provided by each network to access internet over 3G.
Airtel – AirtelLive
Dialog – dialogbb
Etisalat – EBB
Hutch – htweb
Mobitel – mobitel3g
Dialog – dialogbb
Etisalat – EBB
Hutch – htweb
Mobitel – mobitel3g
No
Username or password need
Press
connect button
It’s
easy
But some tablets has diferent settings with same android version, Therefore you can find these settings matching with your tablet settings.
Go to settings (press the status bar
in the low right corner) and press <More...> and you will see the
following:
Select <Mobile networks>
and you will get this screen:
Select <Access Point Names>.
when you come to the Access Point Page you click in the top right corner and
select <New APN>.
This is the tricky part where you fill in the GSM operators
settings. You can find settings for the most popular networks in internet. If
your operator is not included you will have to ask the operator. The screenshot
below shows the settings for M bitel, Sri lanka:
When all settings are filled in
press the arrow in the lower left corner and you are done.
(Or Click click in the top right corner and select <Save>.
Make sure to read our comprehensive
online Android User Guide if you need more information
about your Smartphone/Tablet.
Name - mobitel
APN - mobitel3g
Proxy - none
Port - not set
Password - not set
Server - not set
Mmsc - not set
Mms proxy - not set
Mcc - 413
Mnc - 01
Authentication type - PAP or CHAP
APN type - internet
Apn Protocol - IPv4
Bearior - unspecified
Pls check your battery level and battery saving apps before connecting.
You have to charge the battery to 100% if level is lower than 20% for accessing
internet better and fast.
Check and assure 3g / EDGE signal level in your room or
area. Lower level means disconnecting connection and wasting the battery life.
