Verilink NetPath 2000 Product Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Select the “Proceed” button to reset the NetPath 2000 unit. The unit will
reboot. Select the “Cancel” button to abort the reset and return to the Display
Status screen.
Access Point Names (APNs)
APNs are a mechanism for the wireless service provider to specify what IP
address options are available, how the wireless device links with external
networks, what fixed-end connections are available, and any other services the
wireless device may permit. APNs are defined as part of a wireless carrier’s
subscriber account and are provisioned by the carrier. Some are general-
purpose APNs such as public and proxy, while others are custom. All IP
addresses are dynamically assigned to the NetPath 2000 wireless interface
based on the APN type and capabilities as provisioned by the wireless service.
The NetPath 2000 offers four basic types of APN services: Proxy, Internet,
Public, and Custom. Each of these options is described in the table below.
APN Type IP Address Service Provider Network
Proxy Private Default APN. Network performs NAT.
Supports only mobile-originated IP-
based communications to the Internet.
Does not allow communication with
customer-dedicated, fixed-end
connections. Note: there are other
options for mobile-terminated
communications, including Wireless
Application Protocol (WAP) push
mechanisms and Short Message Service.
Internet Public No NAT performed, nor required.
Supports only mobile-originated, IP-
based communications to the Internet.
Communication with customer-
dedicated, fixed-end connections
permitted.
Public Public No NAT performed, nor required.
Supports only mobile-originated, IP-
based communications to the Internet.
Does not allow communication with
customer-dedicated, fixed-end
connections.
Custom Usually Public (Private
Available under special
circumstances. Used with dedicated-customer, fixed-
end connections. Provides routing and
security options. Enables mobile-
terminated applications if desired.