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by Rrutl
Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Quectel EM120R-GL windows device manager issues
Replies: 1
Views: 5467

Quectel EM120R-GL windows device manager issues

After searching this forum (and a broader online search) I'm unable to locate help, so I am asking herein. I'm trying to flash generic firmware onto the aforementioned module, it currently is a 'thinkpad module' with (I assume the corresponding firmware). Windows device manager does not recognize ...
by Rrutl
Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number
Replies: 5
Views: 2875

Re: QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number

My previous testing with the module was using the stock whip antennas whip antennas and after connecting with LPDA externals, it's is finally connected, but with reduced bandwidth speeds. I am currently exploring alternate configurations of 'mode pref' and mbn to see about better speeds. My location ...
by Rrutl
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:33 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number
Replies: 5
Views: 2875

Re: QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number

The setup hasnt been connecting so far but i keep looking at various settings and I have made inquiries to Quectel forums. thanks for y'all's input
by Rrutl
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number
Replies: 5
Views: 2875

QUECTEL EM160R-GL cant see the sim phone number

I'm running a Quectel EM160R-GL modem in a WE826 with a Visible sim and it has been performing well. Now I have another EM 160 and had hoped to put it thru the testing while waiting on better routers. The working modem has firmware that includes "05" as part of it's firmware version, while the more ...
by Rrutl
Mon May 31, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Quectel EM160R-GL and CA monitoring
Replies: 0
Views: 2302

Quectel EM160R-GL and CA monitoring

I have seen mentions here about AT commands for the Quectel EM160R-GL module and that some basic commands don't appear to work, especially disabling 4x4 mimo and antenna signal info. I have tried to determine whether my setup is using the second pair of antennas or not. I can see the modem is in ...
by Rrutl
Mon May 31, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: ZBT WG1602 and ROOTER (open WRT) ?
Replies: 3
Views: 7273

ZBT WG1602 and ROOTER (open WRT) ?

Shout out to all US veterans (living and fallen) and their families on this 2021 Memorial Day (my Dad was Navy). My questions and query are concerning the ZBT WG 1602 router and whether it ships with or supports Rooter firmware. It does appear to use the MTK7621A chipset and I'm seeing that the 1608 ...
by Rrutl
Sun May 16, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Quectel EM160R-GL in a WE826t ??
Replies: 3
Views: 4037

Re: Quectel EM160R-GL in a WE826t ??

Using a program named "AT Command tester" with module in usb adapter on my laptop, I can retrieve much info about the module, but the we826 cant communicate through AT. The AT com port seems to be com 9 and I've checked command responses with success, but I'm trying to determine why the router can't ...
by Rrutl
Sun May 16, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Quectel EM160R-GL in a WE826t ??
Replies: 3
Views: 4037

Quectel EM160R-GL in a WE826t ??

I have a we826t router (2A power supply) and I'd like to (for now) use Quectel EM160R-GL modem in it and my question relates to whether the we826 can provide enough power . I realize newer routers are typically associated with these modems but getting it setup is my goal atm. Also I'm not able to ...
by Rrutl
Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Help finding the best modem for ''intra band' combinations
Replies: 0
Views: 3499

Help finding the best modem for ''intra band' combinations

After much research online and in this forum, I've hit a roadblock finding the modem that best suits to my situation. Somewhere I had come across tech specs for a modem (which one escapes me ) but as I recall it would have been a cat 16 or 20. I cant find much on the discontinued cat 20 modems , as ...
by Rrutl
Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Questions Regarding Carrier Aggregation - 4x4 MIMO
Replies: 2
Views: 3174

Re: Questions Regarding Carrier Aggregation - 4x4 MIMO

Hello Lukelil I have been looking for some information on different CAT 16 modems and it just seems kinda daunting sometimes. I'm on a Verizon tower like yourself and I can receive bands 2 4 5 13. My best hope for better bandwidth is finding a modem with right aggregation capabilities. Some cat 16 ...
by Rrutl
Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Striving for a better experience with LTE
Replies: 0
Views: 2518

Striving for a better experience with LTE

I've come to realize that i live in (or near) the ''cell edge'' and while various adaptations of hardware have led to improvements, It's time to up my game. Many factors are at play in my consideration of which types of implementations to go with, less than optimal RSRP, variable RSRQ, network ...
by Rrutl
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Remote application of SW EM 7455
Replies: 0
Views: 5850

Remote application of SW EM 7455

Current project: separate SW7455 modem from WE826T router with enclosure in very close proximity to antennas (outside 2x LPDA ) Older usb adapter is almost certainly 2.0 as well as 826t , however considering potential future endeavors I'll employ a 20-25 ft 3.0 22 AWG cable. Can I expect this ...
by Rrutl
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: OPEN | UNCLASSIFIED
Topic: Is it possible to use a cell signal booster as a line amplifier for my Lte router
Replies: 5
Views: 13853

Is it possible to use a cell signal booster as a line amplifier for my Lte router

Ive searched for insight into this concept in various places with no concrete results. My immediate instinct is that it could be a recipe for disaster. Here's why Im asking this rather peculiar question. Firstly, there's great cell reception at the end of my driveway, it's roughly 1000' from my ...
by Rrutl
Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Can a Sim card be provisioned to only work with specific router equipment
Replies: 3
Views: 10912

Can a Sim card be provisioned to only work with specific router equipment

So it appears that my best current option for high speed /high data capacity is to subscribe with a company in GA which is a reseller for an outfit in Colorado (will not mention but many probably know of) and after initially resisting their sales tactics and convincing them I had a working LTE ...
by Rrutl
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: ZBT Routers
Topic: New WE826-T some observations and questions
Replies: 23
Views: 30306

Re: New WE826-T some observations and questions

I hope this question isnt too off topic for this thread, Im looking for a way to monitor my actual data usage on the WE826 router with rooter firmware. Im setting up a data plan and the third party provider doesn't have a data monitor on their website. Somehow I doubt that connection monitor ...
by Rrutl
Sun May 26, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection
Replies: 3
Views: 7097

Re: EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection

I will attempt to exclude band 13 with the following command at!band=0E,"VZW (All)",0,000000000000001A The ''1'' (fourth character from end was removed to eliminate band 13) I hope I'm on the right track, but I will go over this a bit more to feel confident I understand it
by Rrutl
Sun May 26, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection
Replies: 3
Views: 7097

Re: EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection

YES thanks I saw that and downloaded the spread sheet I am studying up to make sure I understand it all
by Rrutl
Sun May 26, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection
Replies: 3
Views: 7097

EM7455 - Need help tweaking modem band selection

I would really like to try tweaking the band my modem uses for primary connection. Currently it is on Band 13 and while I understand it's foliage penetration benefits, I would like to try the band 5 (850 mhz range ) since it is still in the low frequency. I am noticing CA and I would just like to ...
by Rrutl
Tue May 07, 2019 11:09 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need help flashing EM 7455
Replies: 1
Views: 5352

Re: Need help flashing EM 7455

After quite a bit of looking around I have (with the help of others here and elsewhere) and with the assistance of previous answers to previous posts, found my solution and back to operational mode with my rooter/EM7455. One particular link to a 'tool kit' led to the very instructive instructions ...
by Rrutl
Tue May 07, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need help flashing EM 7455
Replies: 1
Views: 5352

Need help flashing EM 7455

So, as I am trying to get my EM7455 back to Generic firmware, with the USB adapter plugged in and the Sierra Wireless Driver pkg installed, the computer identifies the modem as ''5811e Snapdragon X7 LTE'' and won't associate it with the drivers. I was at the point of installing Dell specific drivers ...
by Rrutl
Sat May 04, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Can multiple firmwares reside on a modem ?
Replies: 0
Views: 7473

Can multiple firmwares reside on a modem ?

After a firmware reset (as part of diagnosing an issue) my EM7455 seems to be back to original Dell firmware is that possible or does a flash to generic overwrite the original ? Upon asking the modem ''at!IMPREF'' it returns that ''preferred firmware version'' does not match ''current firmware ...
by Rrutl
Fri May 03, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: AT!RMARESET resulted in LPM, no internet connection
Replies: 1
Views: 9385

AT!RMARESET resulted in LPM, no internet connection

OK, for reasons I won't go into now, I did a ''RMARESET'' on my EM 7455 and it apparently reset to OEM (Dell laptop) firmware. In another forum I saw a statement that said the modem can store up to 4 firmware versions. If that is the case and if I reset the ''generic'' firmware that was flashed on ...
by Rrutl
Thu May 02, 2019 8:50 am
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Firmware Issues on the EM7455
Replies: 14
Views: 41301

Re: Firmware Issues on the EM7455

Is it possible that while trying to diagnose and fix connection issues on my EM7455 that it was reverted back to the Dell firmware (it had supposedly been flashed with generic when I purchased it) I had followed some instructions related to a possible connection fix and now my ID shows 413C 81b6 ...
by Rrutl
Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: slow uplink speeds on new setup WE826-T & EM 7455
Replies: 25
Views: 25923

slow uplink speeds on new setup WE826-T & EM 7455

I'm kinda new to the 4G modem world but after flashing Golden Orb on my setup and getting a Verizon Unlimited Data sim, connected to band 13, I'm noticing a slower than expected upload speed. I mounted twin 16dbi yagis, (at 90 degree angles to each other) pointed at my pre determined tower direction ...

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