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    Custom APN setup requirements

    Written by Matthew Clark-Massera

    Updated at November 14th, 2025

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      Clients commonly have custom APNs for their SIM cards. Here is a list of requirements for using a custom APN with a DM device:

      1. Enable Mobile Terminated SMS: to get the APN settings onto the device, a configuration SMS is needed. This will get the device "on air". The #*,APN,name,username,password SMS is the one you need. Later, once the APN is proven and the client buys more devices, DM can add the APN to the AutoAPN list. This allows a plug and play experience.
      2. Internet breakout: the device need to get to the OEM Server, which requires what is commonly referred to as "internet breakout".
      3. Working DNS: the APN's DNS should be able to resolve the URL's in the table below.
      4. Firewall ports open: the following ports should be opened. IP address can be nslookup'ed, but we recommend using the URL, in case the IP address changes.
      URL Port Protocol
      s0.oemserver.com 8960, 8962-8999, 9963-9999 TCP
      s2.oemserver.com 8960, 8962-8999, 9963-9999 TCP
      offline-live1.services.u-blox.com 80 HTTP
      offline-live2.services.u-blox.com 80 HTTP
      online-live1.services.u-blox.com 80 HTTP
      online-live2.services.u-blox.com 80 HTTP
      ublox.oemserver.com 21, 40000-50000 FTP (PASV)
      nrf.oemserver.com 21, 40000-50000 FTP (PASV)
      lr1110.oemserver.com 21, 40000-50000 FTP (PASV)

       

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