Nokia N97 - Create a new access point

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Create a new access point

Select

Menu

>

Settings

and

Connectivity

>

Destinations

.

You may receive access point settings in a message from a

service provider. Some or all access points may be preset for

your device by your service provider, and you may not be able

to change, create, edit, or remove them.
When you open one of the access point groups ( , , ,

), you can see the access point types:

indicates a protected access point

indicates a packet data access point

indicates a wireless LAN (WLAN) access point

Tip: You can create internet access points in a WLAN with the

WLAN wizard.

To create a new access point, select

Access point

.

The device asks to check for available connections. After the

search, connections that are already available are shown and

can be shared by a new access point.

If you skip this step, you are asked to select a connection

method and to define the settings needed.

To edit the settings of an access point, open one of the access

point groups, and select an access point. Follow the

instructions from your service provider.

Connection name — Enter a name for the connection.

Data bearer — Select the data connection type.
Depending on the data connection you select, only certain

setting fields are available. Fill in all fields marked with

Must

be defined

or with a red *. Other fields can be left empty,

unless your service provider has instructed otherwise.

To use a data connection, your service provider must support

this feature, and if necessary, activate it for your SIM card.