Setup for 3G modems with Android 4

Setup for 3G modems with Android 4

Tablets powered with Android 4 supports a large number of 3G modems:

Ex:-

• 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.

(follow details on your Mobile network)Ex:-

Airtel – AirtelLive 
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.