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How to configure the APN on your TP- Link NX510v 5G router

An Access Point Name (APN) allows the device’s network to connect to the internet. With the APN settings in place, your device establishes a connection to a carrier’s gateway. Our APN determines that you are using Afrihost Data, and not data directly from MTN.

Follow the steps below to set up the APN:

  • Connect to your LTE router via LAN cable or WiFi.
  • Open your internet browser (Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).
  • Navigate to the device's IP address, 192.168.1.1, and hit enter to search.
  • Log into the router.
Log into the router. 

If you don’t remember the password of your router, please read our How to set up your Tp-Link NX510v 5G router article, for further assistance.

  • On the home page, select ‘Basic’ from the menu at the top.
  • Select ‘Internet’ on the left-hand side menu.
  • The Dial-up Settings will populate automatically as follows:
    • Profile Name: Afrihost Fixed LTE
    • PDP Type: IPv4
    • APN: ws.afrihost.fwa
    • Username: LEAVE BLANK
    • Password: LEAVE BLANK
    • Authentication type: NONE
  • Click on the ‘Save’ button.

Congratulations, you have successfully configured the APN on your TP - Link device.

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