diff --git a/docs/lte.md b/docs/lte.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e861c71 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/lte.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +# LTE Modem + +Please Note: **THIS IS AN UNSUPPORTED CONFIG**. We are providing notes for others who may need/want LTE setups but you will need to do your own testing and stability tuning. + +The below assumes [ting](https://ting.com) as the carrier. You'll need to hunt down your own carriers settings. + +## Hardware + +Hardware we have used / tested in the past. + +* [GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou Antenna](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/673-GPSMOD1333) +* [Quectel EC25](https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25minipcie.htm) +* [sixfab Raspberry Pi LTE Base Hat](https://sixfab.com/product/raspberry-pi-base-hat-3g-4g-lte-minipcie-cards/) +* [SMA antenna pigtails](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/960-CAB011) +* [LTE blade antennas](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/237-SREL036-S9P) +* [RAK Quectel BG96 IoT LTE Modem](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak8213-nb-iot-bg96) +* [RAK IoT LTE Modem Raspberry Pi Hat](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak8213-pi-hat) +* [PulseLarsen LTE Sticker Antenna](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/673-W6112B0100) + +## Setup / Configuration + +``` sh + +apt update +apt install -y modemmanager +mmcli -S +mmcli -L +mmcli -m 0 # Note the IMEI number (needed for ting activation) +mmcli -i 0 # Note the iccid (needed for ting activation) +mmcli -m 0 -e + +# Additional reference : https://help.ting.com/hc/en-us/articles/205428698-GSM-Android-APN-setup-guide + +nmcli c add con-name "ting" type gsm ifname "*" apn "wholesale" +nmcli c mod ting connection.autoconnect yes + + +mmcli -m 0 --location-status +mmcli -m 0 --location-enable-3gpp +mmcli -m 0 --location-enable-gps-nmea +mmcli -m 0 --location-get + +```