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by packlet
Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: What's your experience with SimCom modems?
Replies: 2
Views: 1962

Re: What's your experience with SimCom modems?

PSA/FYI, for anyone looking into the SimCom 8200ea-m2, there's a 4-antenna version and a 6-antenna version available, and many/most sellers don't make clear the distinction. The 4-antenna version only supports a subset of the LTE and 5g/NR bands supported by the 6-antenna version, and thus is not su...
by packlet
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Configuring SIM8200EA
Replies: 25
Views: 17420

Re: Configuring SIM8200EA

I Picked up a 4-antenna version of the SimCom8200ea only to find it won't connect to AT&T here in the US. compare supported bands listed in https://www.simcom.com/service-1320.html and https://www.simcom.com/service-1394.html Seems the 6-antenna version (at least by default) supports more LTE ba...
by packlet
Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

sorry about that. removed external link and adding (more recent) images directly here.

Using Ubuntu on Linode for VPS, not (currently) blocked by Netflix...
by packlet
Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Switched from Sprint SIM to T-Mobile SIM (Calyx), but can't connect. CME ERROR: 13
Replies: 7
Views: 2641

Re: Switched from Sprint SIM to T-Mobile SIM (Calyx), but can't connect. CME ERROR: 13

islander261 wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:24 am I am running GoldenOrb_2021-05-31 ( OpenWrt 19.07.6 ) on the router right now.
try a newer build? http://aturnofthenut.com/autobuilds/
there have been many bug fixes & improvements since the last 'official' release...
by packlet
Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port
Replies: 18
Views: 6828

Re: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port

if you have now have AT-command access to the modem, what does it show for "AT^customer=?" and "AT^customer?"

while have one of these, i don't have any hardware that can talk to it. beginning to wonder why I bothered... :-)
by packlet
Mon May 30, 2022 4:08 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

Got it working, with some input from the dev (YSurac). Needed to update all the Ubuntu packages BEFORE running the VPS installer script, was all. For some reason, i thought 'update during install' (of the OS) would take care of that, but apparently not... Anyways, Multipath Goodness is almost a real...
by packlet
Sun May 29, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

per instructions at: https://github.com/Ysurac/openmptcprouter/wiki/Install-or-update-the-VPS trying to install OpenMTCPRouter VPS on my (local, not cloud) x86 with totally stock Ubuntu 20.0.4, i get this: wget -O - https://www.openmptcprouter.com/server/ ... -x86_64.sh | sh ... Hit:5 http://us.arch...
by packlet
Sat May 28, 2022 12:42 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port
Replies: 18
Views: 6828

Re: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port

ok, that makes sense, as these modems are PCIe ONLY and only work in an m.2 slot with Pcie support, like those in your Dell latitude (5430, 7220, 7330, 7430 9430, 9420, 9520) per Dell's driver info for the dw5930e here: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=3tv4v&am...
by packlet
Wed May 25, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port
Replies: 18
Views: 6828

Re: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port

"On windows it acts as a USB hub and exposes the network adapter and GNSS interfaces as USB ports. "

that's intriguing. so it shows up as usb in device manager, but no serial/COM ports? how is the modem connected to the PC? m.2 slot, m.2-to-pci/e adapter, or external USB sled?
by packlet
Tue May 24, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port
Replies: 18
Views: 6828

Re: T99W175 - enable AT/COM port

apparently supported in ModemManager as of 1.18, linux kernel 4.13+ or 5.7+ (?), with the MHI kmod. That has yet to filter down to OpenWRT and Rooter would require a LOT of work to support PCIe modems, as it's been built around the USB interfaces.. There is no known USB interface on these, but if yo...
by packlet
Tue May 24, 2022 12:45 am
Forum: MikroTik Routers
Topic: Thoughts on Mikrotik RBM11G / RBM33G
Replies: 22
Views: 12552

Re: Thoughts on Mikrotik RBM11G / RBM33G

"Now i want to switch back to factory firmware as i want to use a Quectel RM500Q-AE 5G Modem." why? rbm33g with Rooter can handle that modem as well or better than RouterOS... the hardware won't run that modem any faster on RouterOS than on Rooter/OpenWRT, whether you're using the pcie slo...
by packlet
Mon May 23, 2022 1:24 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Any Experience with the RXM-G1 5G Module Cat20 LTE 4G M.2
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

Re: Any Experience with the RXM-G1 5G Module Cat20 LTE 4G M.2

this modem is used in the Linksys FGW3000 5G WiFi : https://www.hkepc.com/20518/%E7%84%A1%E5%85%89%E7%BA%96%E8%A6%86%E8%93%8B%E9%83%BD%E5%86%87%E6%9C%89%E6%80%95_Linksys_FGW3000_5G_WiFi_6_%E8%B7%AF%E7%94%B1%E5%99%A8%E5%AF%A6%E6%B8%AC must be running recent linux kernel with MHI support for PCIe mode...
by packlet
Fri May 06, 2022 1:45 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Foxconn DW5821E Modem
Replies: 7
Views: 3782

Re: Foxconn DW5821E Modem

these are a good value for ~$50 used from that big auction site. pretty well understood how to make 'em work in ROOter now...

see https://whrl.pl/RgqCtR https://whrl.pl/RgqCL9 https://whrl.pl/RgqC5x
by packlet
Fri May 06, 2022 12:10 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: DW5821e / T77W968 - AT-Commands documentation?
Replies: 8
Views: 11211

Re: DW5821e / T77W968 - AT-Commands documentation?

some good info here, including some AT commands and examples for bandlocking: https://radenku-com.translate.goog/setting-modem-dell-dw5821e-openwrt/?_x_tr_sl=id&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc eg: AT^SLBAND=LTE, 1 , < band1 > , < band2 > Lock band OTHER than <band1> & <band2> AT...
by packlet
Thu Apr 21, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Did I kill my MC7455?
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Re: Did I kill my MC7455?

shame on me.
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by packlet
Thu Apr 21, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup
Replies: 35
Views: 47931

Re: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup

@Didneywhorl, i thought I had emailed you the details and link to download the tool. Did I not? given the source, i wasn't sure it would be appropriate/safe to make public, but maybe it is, for edumacational purposes, of course...
by packlet
Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: Setting up Quectel 502Q - suggestions?
Replies: 2
Views: 1469

Re: Setting up Quectel 502Q - suggestions?

My current plans have all SIM's registered to the various service providers for the same device, so I don't need to change 'identity' when swapping SIMS. As for constantly re-writing NVRAM to change the IMEI, not sure the storage is designed for more than a few re-writes now & then. Maybe it's f...
by packlet
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Did I kill my MC7455?
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Re: Did I kill my MC7455?

I gave up on the OutDoorRouter EZR30 (mostly since it only had a 100mb ethernet...) But I have re-purposed the nice outdoor case and bulkhead N-female to SMA antenna connections. I pulled the board and replaced it with a Mikrotik RB11G running ROOter. so now it's an 'OutDoorROOter' https://flic.kr/p...
by packlet
Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

Re: foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?

I did notice the Thales/Cinterion MV31 USB variant, and wondered if inspection could determine how the USB interface is enabled so as to possibly do the same for the (more readily available and cheaper) T99w175...
by packlet
Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Any Experience with the RXM-G1 5G Module Cat20 LTE 4G M.2
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

Any Experience with the RXM-G1 5G Module Cat20 LTE 4G M.2

Anyone have any experience with these? RXM-G1 5G Module Cat20 LTE 4G M.2

https://fccid.io/GKRRXMG1/User-Manual/M ... 802600.pdf

Available on Ali Ex around half the cost of other SDX55-based 5G modem modules...
by packlet
Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:18 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup
Replies: 35
Views: 47931

Re: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup

btw, just a followup on the L860-gl. there is 'magic' available, if needed to work with your ISP plan. not for the faint of heart, involves running an executable downloaded from a Russian forum site, but seems to work. I ran it on an air-gapped machine and haven't noticed any untoward effects or net...
by packlet
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:15 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: eSim with M.2 LTE Modem?
Replies: 4
Views: 5215

Re: eSim with M.2 LTE Modem?

bump. I'm also interested in finding out more about if/how an eSim could be used with an OpenWRT router and modem to avoid needing to physically access the device to switch carriers... (other than sw-switchable dual-sim devices, of course)... Does the modem need to support eSIM, or just the router n...
by packlet
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: wg1608 + Foxconn T99W175
Replies: 11
Views: 3740

Re: wg1608 + Foxconn T99W175

Hi Rich, any tips/pointers on how one might go about enabling USB mode on one of these suckers? there seems to be a plethora of the HP variants available on AliEx ~$75US, so if they could be made to work with USB (2 or 3,) might make for an economic hi-speed solution for use with Rooter... Thanx, Pa...
by packlet
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

Re: foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?

https://github.com/freedesktop/ModemMan ... aster/NEWS (search 't99')

It seems MM supports this modem, but it's not clear to me if that means there's a way to make it work with USB, or if the Linux drivers now support mPCIe modems including this one...
by packlet
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: wg1608 + Foxconn T99W175
Replies: 11
Views: 3740

Re: wg1608 + Foxconn T99W175

yet the hardware specs call out support for usb?...

http://219.143.15.28:3088/esurfing/tim/pim/20201105162420_100320126.pdf
by packlet
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 3127

foxconn T99W175 5g modem, anyone?

hardware specs indicate USB: Connectivity: - PCI expresses (Supports Endpoint and Root Complex, Gen 3, 2 lanes) - USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 Gen2 but many sellers go out of their way to indicate supports PCIe only... Wazzup with that? Is it a firmware version thing? Engineering sample vs production issue? c...
by packlet
Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: Did I kill my MC7455?
Replies: 4
Views: 1636

Did I kill my MC7455?

Picked up a used 'Outdoorrouter' (EZR30) with an EM7455 installed and working with my T-Mobile SIM. As I couldn't find any way to send AT-commands to the modem thru the (OpenWRT-based) OutdoorRooter web UI, I placed it into a USB adapter to connect it my Windows PC to update firmware and other 'magi...
by packlet
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Re: Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup

I think you would be okay with single mast if you can keep at least a few feet between each providers antennas. thats' the sort of input i was looking for. Thanx. Someone needs to invent a 'tuneable' antenna. Where you can change/dial-in (either mechanically or electronically) both the frequencies ...
by packlet
Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Re: Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup

maybe i just need one of these! arg! https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/B0851Y4CLV :-)
by packlet
Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Multi-Carrier Antenna Setup

I have 3 working routers (Mikrotik RBM33g + 2 RBM11G's, all running R00ter) with 3 providers. At my current location, towers are in various directions, with Verizon to the East, AT&T to the East-SE and T-Mobile to the West. My ultimate goal is to bond all the available LTE connections together (...
by packlet
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: MikroTik Routers
Topic: Thoughts on Mikrotik RBM11G / RBM33G
Replies: 22
Views: 12552

Re: Thoughts on Mikrotik RBM11G / RBM33G

If you remember why you plugged via USB instead of mPCIE let us know. I would like to have this same board with at least two EM20-G connected. possibly because the pcie slots only carry pins for USB2.0, while only the USB port supports USB3.0, per https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/UM/RBM33G#he...
by packlet
Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

thanx for the reply. "And of course, all of this is only applicable for those wanting to have multiple gateways on the same physical Ethernet network, dedicated to WAN devices." yes, thinking of 2-3 rooter setups in external enclosures (near the antennas!) and only running one ethernet dow...
by packlet
Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

oh, @bnh2, I've been pondering the 'network of gateways' thing you do with each modem/router on it's own subnet using VLANs. if all the WAN r00ters are on the same physical ethernet, couldn't one also just give each r00ter a separate ip all on the same subnet? eg, 192.168.1.2, 1.3 and 1.4. instead o...
by packlet
Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: generic MC7455 won't connect to network
Replies: 2
Views: 2581

Re: generic MC7455 won't connect to network

Is the SIM/plan tied to a specific IMEI, perhaps?
by packlet
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: No Modem Present | EM160R-GL
Replies: 4
Views: 2350

Re: No Modem Present | EM160R-GL

As a followup to my own post, I'm now pretty sure my EM160 is dead. I have an older Lenovo laptop that usually fails to boot with an error message indicating 'un-whitelisted modem' when anything but a small list of modems is installed. I have an Fibocom L8650-gl and L860-gl that both behave this way...
by packlet
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:28 am
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: No Modem Present | EM160R-GL
Replies: 4
Views: 2350

Re: No Modem Present | EM160R-GL

In the same boat here. picked up a (new) Lenovo-branded EM160R-GL. No response from the modem in any of my m.2 to usb adapters or routers (tplink archer C7v5 and mikrotik RBM33g, both on GO/Rooter.) This is supposedly a NEW unit, so I'm thinking it can't just be dead. If these are somehow locked to ...
by packlet
Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: DL speed tanked
Replies: 3
Views: 1533

Re: DL speed tanked

what sort of antenna(s) connected to your modem, and did they get moved or re-oriented (maybe by strong wind, etc...) how far from tower are you? did someone park a truck in your line of sight in that direction? etc... If nothing changed at your end, could be something changed at the tower to cause ...
by packlet
Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup
Replies: 35
Views: 47931

Re: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup

oh, any pointers on 'repairing' the IMEI on these (fibocom L850/860-GL) modems, if it's been 'corrupted'?...

edit: a helpful soul pointed me at this, but doesn't work (at least on my L850-gl)...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 169&type=3
by packlet
Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Verizon hotspot in modem
Replies: 11
Views: 3001

Re: Verizon hotspot in modem

It's possible. the carriers seems to keep changing what we can make work or not. I was just explaining what works for me today on such a VZW plan. It may or may not work the same for you at your location, or maybe work now and get detected & throttled next week or 6 mos from now, or never. but i...
by packlet
Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

That's thing of beauty! I totally get the benefit of keeping those antenna leads as short as possible, especially in a low-signal area. I'm getting over 200mbps with an RBM33g and on-board EM7565 with AT&T 'tablet' plan SIM and similar antennas (a pair of LPDA's @ 90 degrees from each other). I'...
by packlet
Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

cool, thanx for that input! Any benefits/preference for modems in their own router boards (eg: mikrotik rbm33g or 11g connected to the OMR via ethernet) Vs. USB modems only connected directly to the OMR (using the OMR's USB port/s ala Rooter)? I read you've used the ethernet/vlan route, but wonderin...
by packlet
Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup
Replies: 35
Views: 47931

Re: Fibocom L860-GL Antenna setup

sorry to revive an old-ish thread, but anyone know (or where to find ) band lock AT commands for Fibocom L850-GL (and/or L860-GL)? I picked up a cheap L850-GL and put into a USB adapter connected to my Rooter-ized TPlink Archer C7 with my Verizon SIM. It just worked, which was nice! network status p...
by packlet
Mon Oct 25, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter
Replies: 218
Views: 153288

Re: WAN Bonding with ROOter and OpenMPTCProuter

Now that I have several working Rooter/modem/SIM setups (on VZW & AT&T,) I'm looking to try bonding with OpenMTCPRouter. I'd run the VPS on my own hardware behind our home gigabit fiber from Sonic (tested over 800mbps in both directions), and looking to aggregate up to 300mbps from 2-3 cell ...
by packlet
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Verizon hotspot in modem
Replies: 11
Views: 3001

Re: Verizon hotspot in modem

FWIW, i added a ~$20/mo 'tablet' plan to my Verizon account recently, using the IMEI of an IPad I own. The SIM has been working fine in a Rooter-ized Mikrotik RBM33G w/ EM7565 modem. I was just running a speedtest (typically get 60-100mbps at home) and saw the throughput drop to ~600kbps and a few s...
by packlet
Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: RM502QAE Connectivity Issue - Only Some Services
Replies: 5
Views: 1851

Re: RM502QAE Connectivity Issue - Only Some Services

if not already, try setting to IPV4 only in the modem/connection profile/protocl type pick list (assuming that choice is available for that modem...) once applied, reboot them modem for good measure... i understand you can disable IPV6 on the LAN side by editing the interface to disable 'IPV6 assign...
by packlet
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:54 pm
Forum: Quectel Modems
Topic: RM502Q-AE based cell scanner
Replies: 6
Views: 2179

Re: RM502Q-AE based cell scanner

OK, I'm a noob here, so take my input with grain of salt. Not sure 2 minutes is long enough for a modem to settle on the best possible combination of bands at each location. You might think about giving it 10-15 minutes before doing any testing, then run a few tests before moving on. Yes, CA is only...
by packlet
Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?
Replies: 8
Views: 2370

Re: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?

OK, all seems well now. I have a working unlimited AT&T tablet plan SIM and I'm getting similar speeds on 3 different devices, a TP-link Archer C7v5, a MikrotikRBM33g, and an RBM11G, all on latest Rooter pre-release build (from 9/17). I don't know if it was equalizing the builds on the units, or...
by packlet
Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?
Replies: 8
Views: 2370

Re: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?

Just noticed a difference in the default custom firewall rules on the Rooter/OpenWRT versions for each device. The Rooter version installed on the TP-link has the TTL=65 iptables rules DISabled, while the Mikrotik version has it ENABLED. Odd, as I would expect 'fixing' the TTL on the WAN side might ...
by packlet
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?
Replies: 8
Views: 2370

Re: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?

- yes, I connect to both the TPlink and the RBM33G via Ethernet - in the RBM33G, i place the modem in the left-most slot, furthest from the USB port. I'm aware of the jumper to disable USB2.0 in favor of the middle pcie slot, but i'm not using either of those. - I would think USB2's max speed of 480...
by packlet
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?
Replies: 8
Views: 2370

MC7455 produces differnt speeds in differnt devices?

Hi, first post here, so please be kind and/or point me at a better forum for this discussion. :-) TIA. I have an MC7455 modem card (with generic FW, I believe) connected to a pair of antennas using a Three UK SIM card (for now, connects roaming to local AT&T tower, typically bands 2 & 12). W...

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