Changes between Version 18 and Version 19 of wireless/modem

Timestamp:

05/08/2018 06:18:07 PM (7 years ago)

Author:

Ryan Erbstoesser

Comment:

add desktop recommendation and mini-pcie adapters

wireless/modem

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 Use !ModemManager to see if your modem is detected and attempt connecting. Querying a modem with !ModemManager will also tell you what control interfaces exist and what type of control they use which is critical to understanding the requirements for your modem.
 
+''' Recommended Tip ''' 
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+ * Gateworks recommends connecting the modem and SIM to a Desktop or Laptop running Ubuntu Linux for isolated troubleshooting apart from the Gateworks hardware. To connect a Mini-PCIe modem to a desktop or laptop, please purchase a [#usbtominipcieadapter USB to Mini-PCIe adapter] from a third party like Amazon or Newegg, etc. 
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+
 Troubleshooting steps:
  * Determine what devices you have present and what drivers are being used to possibly support them:
@@ -1958 +1963 @@
  * [http://www.att.com/edo/mmt/matching-tools-form.jsp AT&T Module Picker]
  * [http://ei.att.com/modules/ATT_Approved_3G_4G_Modules.xlsx AT&T Reference Sheet]
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+[=#usbtominipcieadapter]
+= USB to Mini-PCIe Modem Adapters =
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+These can be very useful for debugging with a desktop or laptop. 
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+They can be acquired from third parties such as Amazon, Newegg, etc
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+Be mindful to look to see if the adapter also has a SIM slot.
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+[[Image(usbtominipcietop.jpg,600px)]]
+[[Image(usbtominipciebottom.jpg,600px)]]
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