Questions

What is Access Point in mobile data?

The Access Point Name (APN) is the name for the settings your phone reads to set up a connection to the gateway between your carrier’s cellular network and the public Internet.

How do I setup my Optus mobile data?

Add / update your APN: Android Tablets

  1. From Your Home Screen: Tap ‘Applications’
  2. Tap ‘Tap Settings’
  3. Tap ‘More Settings’
  4. Tap ‘Wireless & Network’
  5. Tap ‘Mobile Networks’ then ‘Access Point Names’ (ie.
  6. Select the APN you need or Tap the ‘Options’ menu (top right) then Tap ‘New APN’ to add a missing APN.

Why is my mobile data not working Optus?

Switch your device off (do not select restart), wait 30 seconds and turn it on again. If you’re using an external USB modem / dongle: Close your Optus Mobile Broadband Connection manager application and any other open applications. Eject and remove your USB modem / dongle from your computers USB port.

What is Optus access point name?

The APN or Access Point Name is an authentication setting that allows your phone, tablet or modem to connect to the Optus Mobile Network. Refer to Device Guides if you need instructions on how to change your APN and other authentication settings.

How do I activate my Optus Internet?

Getting Connected

  1. Simply open up your web browser and head to newmodem.optusnet.com.au.
  2. Log in with your OptusNet username and password. If you can’t find these details, call us on 1300 300 693.
  3. Follow the prompts to activate your new modem.

How do I reset my Optus network settings?

Android network reset

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Reset.
  4. Tap Reset Network Settings.

What are the APN settings for Optus Australia?

Below are the unique  APN Settings  for Optus Australia, please do make sure you enter them exactly as they appear, without omitting anything on it, otherwise this will not work properly. Name: Optus Yes Internet APN: yesinternet Proxy: Port:  Username:  Password: 

What is the MMS port number for Optus APN?

MMS proxy: 61.88.190.10 MMS port: 8070 MMS protocol: WAP 2.0 MCC: 505 MNC: 02 Authentication type: PAP APN type: default Optus apn Settings – Step by Step configuration Below are the quick and easy steps to properly configure the Optus APN on your smartphone:

How do I set Optus Internet 1 on my Android device?

Tap APN at the bottom of the screen. Tap Save . Return to home screen. Go to Settings, Connections, Mobile networks, Access Point Names on your Android. Press Add on right top corner. If Android has already set values for Optus Internet 1 for any fields below leave them. Change the other fields as below.

How do I verify my identity as an Optus customer?

Please fill in your name, email, date of birth and service details that matches your account to verify your identity. Please enter your Optus landline number or service username here. We will identify you as a customer on the email that you registered.