This article describes how to configure cellular settings for devices that have a cellular modem using a provisioning package. After the devices are configured, users are automatically connected using the access point name (APN) defined in the provisioning package, without needing to connect manually.
For users who work in different locations, you can configure one APN to connect when the users are at work, and a different APN when the users are traveling.
Prerequisites
Device with built-in cellular modem or plug-in USB modem dongle
APN (the address that the device uses to connect to the Internet when using the cellular data connection)
How to configure cellular settings in a provisioning package
In Windows Configuration Designer, start a new project using the Advanced provisioning option
Enter a name for your project, and then select Next
Select All Windows desktop editions, select Next, and then select Finish
Go to Runtime settings > Connections > EnterpriseAPN
Enter a name for the connection, and then select Add
The connection appears in the Available customizations pane. Select it to view the settings that you can configure for the connection
The following table describes the settings available for the connection
Setting
Description
AlwaysOn
By default, the Connection Manager automatically attempts to connect to the APN when a connection is available. You can disable the setting.
APNName
Enter the name of the APN.
AuthType
You can select None (the default), or specify Auto, PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAPv2 authentication. If you select PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAPv2 authentication, you must also enter a user name and password.
ClassId
This is a GUID that defines the APN class to the modem. This is only required when IsAttachAPN is true and the attached APN isn't only used as the Internet APN.
Enabled
By default, the connection is enabled. You can change this setting.
IccId
This is the Integrated Circuit Card ID (ICCID) associated with the cellular connection profile.
IPType
By default, the connection can use IPv4 and IPv6 concurrently. You can change this setting to only IPv4, only IPv6, or IPv6 with IPv4 provided by 46xlat.
IsAttachAPN
Specify whether this APN should be requested as part of an LTE Attach.
Password
If you select PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAPv2 authentication, enter a password that corresponds to the user name.
Roaming
Select the behavior that you want when the device is roaming. The options are:
Use dynamic provisioning methods such as Subscription Activation, Provisioning packages, and Microsoft Entra join to reconfigure an existing operating system.