BinTec RS120 Reference Manual page 172

8 Physical Interfaces
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Field
APN (Access Point
Name)
The menu Advanced Settings consists of the following fields:
Fields in the menu Roaming/PLMN Selection
Field
Roaming Mode
Description
Note
Please note that the SIM card must support this function,
and that not all mobile telephony providers relay voice calls
over data SIM cards.
Only for UMTS/LTE Status =
If GPRS/UMTS/LTE is to be used, you must enter the so-called
Access Point Name that you received from your provider here.
A maximum of 80 characters can be entered.
If no APN or an incorrect APN has been entered, a configured
GPRS/UMTS/LTE connection will not function.
Description
Select if you intend to use Roaming.
Possible values:
• : Roaming is disabled. The Home PLMN (Public
Land Mobile Network) is used, i.e. the provider the SIM card
is registered at.
• (Default setting): Use this mode if neither
Roaming Mode =
suits your requirements. Note that first a scan across all APNs
is carried out in this mode. The system tries to use cost-ef-
ficient routing in order to reduce roaming charges.
• : This mode is intended for specific require-
ments. Note that first a scan across all APNs is carried out in
this mode.
• : At Roaming Mode =
performed, and only the manually selected Mobile Network
Provider is used. If the selected Mobile Network Provider is
unavailable, no connection is made.
• : No scan is performed with this selec-
tion. The modem automatically selects the strongest Mobile
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nor Roaming Mode =
no scan is
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