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MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile Modem Setup in Nigeria

MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile Modem Setup in NigeriaHow to Setup MTN, Globacom (GLO), Airtel and 9mobile apn to browse the Internet using a Phone or MODEM (ZTE or Huawei)
This tutorial is aim at assisting one set up MTN, Globacom (GLO), Airtel and 9mobile Nigeria SIMS to be able to browse the new using a MODEM (ZTE or Huawei) or their phones.

When using a Universal modem, you are required to enter the settings of your modem to browse with different SIM card.

MODEM Setup Installation (Huawei, ZTE)

1) For the Modem, you need to install the setup (in here I am using a ZTE (GLO modem as guide). Go to My Computer and you will find the MODEM, Double click to launch the setup.
My Computer
2) After the installation, the interface is supposed to open automatically, if it does not open, please do open it.

Modem InterfaceMODEM Options (Huawei, ZTE)

3) On the Menu bar, Click on Tools, Click on Options.
Modem Tool Options
4) On the left hand side click on Profile Management to create settings for MTN, Globacom (GLO), Airtel and 9mobile SIM
Profile Management
5) Click on Add, the Connection Settings window will appear.
Connection Settings

MTN MODEM Settings (Huawei, ZTE)

Below are the Setting to be entered.
FOR MTN
Config Filename: MTN
Dial Number: *99#
Username: web
Password: web
APN : web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net,
NOTE: You have to check Save User Name and Password to enter the username and password (although it is not compulsory) and also check use the following APN name to enter the APNLeave other settings the way it is, then Click on Yes
MTN connection Settings

GLO MODEM Settings (Huawei, ZTE)

FOR GLOBACOM (GLO)
Config Filename: GLO
Dial Number:*99#
Username: flat
Password: flat
APN: gloflat or glosecure
NOTE: You have to check Save User Name and Password to enter the username and password (although it is not compulsory) and also check use the following APN name to enter the APNLeave other settings the way it is, then Click on Yes
Globacom Connection Settings

AIRTEL MODEM Settings (Huawei, ZTE)

FOR AIRTEL
Config Filename: AIRTEL
Dial Number:*99#
Username: airtel
Password: airtel
APN : internet.ng.airtel.com
NOTE: You have to check Save User Name and Password to enter the username and password (although it is not compulsory) and also check use the following APN name to enter the APNLeave other settings the way it is, then Click on Yes
Airtel Connection Settings

9mobile MODEM Settings (Huawei, ZTE)

FOR 9mobile
Config Filename: 9mobile
Dial Number:*99#
Username: 9mobile
Password: 9mobile
APN : 9mobile
NOTE: You have to check Save User Name and Password to enter the username and password (although it is not compulsory) and also check use the following APN name to enter the APN. Leave other settings the way it is, then click on Yes9mobile Connection Settings
6) You could select the default by selecting the Config filename and clicking Set default.
7) When you want to use any of the setting, on the homepage of the Modem interface, you can scroll between all the settings.
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38 thoughts on “MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile Modem Setup in Nigeria”

  1. I just installed my Etisalat universal modem but it’s showing me this app can’t run on your PC I am using a windows 10 pls help

  2. Mohammed Ibrahim majin

    I bought STF universal modem, and I want to connect it, is it the same process you explained I will follow to make it work.

      1. Pls I have etisalat\9mobile modem, right d tin has refused to connect ony laptop and I have been using it for a vry long time without any issue, pls wat might be the problem, I have called customers care and d said my line is good

    1. Create a new profile, set it as default, then you can edit the first default profile, unless it will be impossible to edit it. Thanks

  3. Please i installed an airtel modem on a new labtop but its not connected even when all the configuration are ok, what should i do?

  4. hello,I’ve followed all the procedures for Airtel but it’s still not connecting, it’s saying that The connection was terminated by the remote computer before it could be completed!.
    I’m using a GLO NETPRO ZTE MODEM and it’s unlocked.

  5. Please make sure you use the settings rightly.
    Airtel APN is internet.ng.airtel.com
    Dial Code is *99#
    Is it on a MiFi or MODEM?
    Does it give an error message?

    1. You need to unlock the ZTE router to be able to use all networks. Then You insert your Glo SIM and use the settings available on this page.

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