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APN

Access Point Name: the setting that tells a cellular device which gateway to use to reach the internet or a private network.

The APN decides how device traffic leaves the mobile network: to the public internet or through a private connection into your company network.

Why it matters for business

A private APN keeps devices off the public internet, which improves security. A wrong APN setting is a classic reason why new devices fail to connect.