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    Create a Customized APN Profile

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    Create a Customized APN Profile

    Create a customized APN profile.
    Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
    • Prisma SD-WAN (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
    • Prisma SD-WAN
    An Access Point Name (APN) defines the network path for cellular data connectivity. APN information is required to connect to a cellular network. An APN could be generic or customized. Generic or default APN configuration is automatically detected when the device connects to a carrier network. The device connects to a carrier network using the Auto APN profile option.
    Auto APN supports all major carriers in the following countries:
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • Taiwan
    • Philippines
    • Thailand
    • Cambodia
    • Vietnam
    • Hong Kong
    • Korea
    • Qatar
    For more information, contact Palo Alto Networks Customer Support.
    If you need a customized APN, create a new APN on the Prisma SD-WAN web interface. Contact your network carrier and configure the correct APN to enable connectivity.
    1. Select ConfigurationPrisma SD-WANProfiles and TemplatesAPN.
    2. Create APN Profile.
    3. Enter a Name for the profile.
    4. (Optional ) Add a Description and Tags for the profile.
    5. Enter the APN details.
      Based on the SIM, you may need to configure a specific APN to get the cellular connection up and maintain different APNs. Contact your cellular carrier for support.
    6. Select the Authentication Type.
      Select from the available options PAP, CHAP, or PAP/CHAP.
    7. (Optional) Configure the User name and Password given by the cellular carrier.
    8. Save the changes.

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