How To Run Universal And Non-Universal Modems Configuration Commands For All Nigeria Networks Service Providers
Did you buy a New Modem but find it difficult to run the configuration settings to connect it to your network? In this article, I will list some major configuration codes you will need to implement on your New Modem settings before it will be able to connect to the internet.
This Modem configuration setting is compatible with any modem, be it Universal Modems or Specific Network Built Modems.
What do I mean by Universal Modem and Specific Network Built Modem? A Universal Modem is a Modem compatible with every network. Compatible here means it supports all mobile networks; for example, you can use either GLO, MTN, AIRTEL, 9MOBILE, ETISALAT, among many other networks on the Modem.
A Specific Network Modem is built to support the network for which it was designed. For example, if a Modem is built to only accept MTN Sim Cards, you cannot use GLO, ETISALAT, 9MOBILE, or AIRTEL on it, and it will connect you to the internet.
How To Configure A Universal And Non-Universal Modem To Nigeria Network Service Provider
Below are configuration settings commands you need to implement for MTN, GLO, AIRTEL, and ETISALAT Networks for your New Modem to start working:
MTN Modem Configuration Commands
- Name: MTN
- Access Point Name (APN): web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
- Access Number or Phone Number: *99#
- Username: web
- Password: web
- APN Type: static
GLO Modem Configuration Commands
- Name: GLO
- Access Point Name (APN): gloflat
- Access Number or Phone Number: *99#
- Username: flat
- Password: flat
- APN Type: static
AIRTEL Modem Configuration Commands
- Name: AIRTEL
- Access Point Name (APN): internet.ng.airtel.com
- Access Number or Phone Number: *99#
- Username: internet
- Password: internet
- APN Type: static
ETISALAT Modem Configuration Commands
- Name: Etisalat
- Access Point Name (APN): etisalat
- Access Number or Phone Number: *99#
- Username: leave blank
- Password: leave blank
- APN Type: static
NOTE: To input these configuration commands, you will have to access the Modem Settings or Files in the case of HSDPA Universal Modem; this is usually located at the top-right corner of the Modem Homepage.
That’s the only settings needed to configure a New Modem.
