CXAPN Command - Cellular APN Configuration
Configure the Access Point Name (APN) to establish data connection with the GPRS/LTE cellular network.
What is it used for?
| Use case | Description |
|---|---|
| 📶 Internet connection | Establish cellular data connectivity |
| 🔄 Carrier change | Configure APN when changing SIM |
| 🌍 International roaming | Adjust APN for use in other countries |
| 📱 Dual SIM | Configure different APN for each SIM |
Commands
Configure
SCXAPxhost,username,passwordQuery
QCXAPxResponse
RCXAPxhost,username,passwordParameters
| Parameter | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| x | SIM index | N or 0 = SIM0, 1 = SIM1 (Dual SIM) |
| host | Carrier APN name | Text (e.g.: internet.ctimovil.com.ar) |
| username | Authentication username | Text or empty if not required |
| password | Authentication password | Text or empty if not required |
Incorrect APN = No connectivity. Always verify the correct APN with your carrier before configuring.
Carrier Configurations
Argentina
| Carrier | Command |
|---|---|
| Claro | >SCXAPNinternet.ctimovil.com.ar,,< |
| Movistar | >SCXAPNinternet.gprs.unifon.com.ar,wap,wap< |
| Personal | >SCXAPNgprs.personal.com,,< |
Mexico
| Carrier | Command |
|---|---|
| Telcel | >SCXAPNinternet.itelcel.com,,< |
| AT&T | >SCXAPNweb.attmex.mx,,< |
| Movistar | >SCXAPNinternet.movistar.mx,,< |
Chile
| Carrier | Command |
|---|---|
| Entel | >SCXAPNimovil.entelpcs.cl,entelpcs,entelpcs< |
| Claro | >SCXAPNbam.clarochile.cl,,< |
| Movistar | >SCXAPNweb.tmovil.cl,web,web< |
Colombia
| Carrier | Command |
|---|---|
| Claro | >SCXAPNinternet.comcel.com.co,,< |
| Movistar | >SCXAPNinternet.movistar.com.co,movistar,movistar< |
| Tigo | >SCXAPNweb.colombiamovil.com.co,,< |
Dual SIM Usage
For devices with Dual SIM (Smart IoT):
Configure SIM0 (primary)
>SCXAP0internet.ctimovil.com.ar,,<Configure SIM1 (backup)
>SCXAP1internet.gprs.unifon.com.ar,wap,wap<Query both SIMs
>QCXAP0<
>QCXAP1<Notes
- If the carrier does not require authentication, leave username and password empty:
...apn,,< - Verify correct APN with the cellular carrier
- Incorrect APN prevents data connectivity
Compatibility
💾Firmware:v1.00.00
SPLegacy
ULLegacy
MTLegacy
C3Legacy
C5Legacy
SP-IOT
SM-IOT
ZE-IOT
See Also
- CXSIM Command - SIM Configuration
- CXIP Command - Server Configuration
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