If you're using a TP-Link 4G/5G router, you may need to manually create a new APN profile using the “Create Profile” option in the router interface.
Follow the steps below:
🔧 Step-by-Step for TP-Link Routers
Access the Router Admin Panel
Connect your device to the router (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
Open a browser and go to:
192.168.0.1or192.168.1.1
Log in using your admin credentials
Go to Profile Management
Navigate to:
Advanced → Network → Internet → Profile Management
(Menu names may vary slightly depending on model)
Create a New Profile
Click “Create Profile” or “Add New”
Enter APN Details
Fill in the following:
Setting | Value |
Profile Name | FlexiFone |
APN | internet |
Username | (leave blank) |
Password | (leave blank) |
Authentication | None |
PDP Type | IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6 |
Save and Select the Profile
Click Save
Select the newly created profile as Active/Default
Set Network Selection (Optional but Recommended)
Go to: Advanced → Mobile WAN
If needed, change Network Search from Auto to Manual to select a stronger network
Reboot the Router
Restart the router to apply all changes
✅ After Setup
The router should now connect to the network automatically
Check for signal bars and “Connected” status
Try browsing to confirm internet access
These videos demonstrate a similar setup process (the interface shown is TP-Link, but the steps are generally the same):
Router admin panel access:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO252it7j5s
Configuring APN settings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWxLMDeCB60
Please refer to the timestamp at 1 minute 45 seconds for the relevant section.