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title: Configure an LTE Modem
slug: bhdo-v2/configure-an-lte-modem
createdAt: 2022-09-30T13:37:15.000Z
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You can configure an LTE Modem either in Belden Horizon Data Operations or in the Terminal User Interface (TUI). 

# Configure an LTE Modem in Belden Horizon Data Operations

**To configure an LTE modem in Belden Horizon Data Operations:**

1. After completing the basic set up for your LTE modem, go to **System **>** Network** on Belden Horizon Data Operations.
2. At the top of the page, you can see **Host** and **Gateway** information. The Gateway IP address comes from the modem software.
3. Scroll down to the **Modem Configuration** section of the page to view the assigned APN for your modem.
4. Click the **Edit icon** to request a new APN from your network provider.
5. Insert an LTE SIM card into Belden Horizon Data Operations devices to connect them to the LTE network.

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**Note**: For more information about your LTE modem, go to **System **>** Info** and scroll to the *Modem Interfaces* section.
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# Connect an LTE Modem with the Terminal Interface (TUI)

**To use the TUI to connect Belden Horizon Data Operations to an LTE network:**

1. Perform the initial setup of your modem and enter **Belden Horizon Data Operations **gateway information. Insert an LTE SIM card into the device to connect it to the LTE network.
2. Open the **TUI** to see information about your LTE connection below eth0 and eth1 information.
3. Press the **F2** key to enter setup. Make sure to choose an appropriate keyboard layout if this is your first time using the TUI. The **us** layout is a standard English keyboard layout. 
4. Use the **Arrow keys** to navigate the TUI. Select **Configure LTE modems** and press **Enter**. Select **Next** with the arrow keys and press **Enter** once again to open the next menu.
5. Select your LTE modem with the** Arrow keys** and the **Enter **key.
6. Type the APN that you would like to request from your network provider. Press **Enter**.

See [Terminal User Interface](docId\:Xxx3UwRZpVqHQsxTdC4jd) for more information.