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ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:55 pm
by Andosonson
Hello!!! I have a Router WG1608 running OpenWRT last version, it has sim card port but i cannot setup WWAN interface in order to get LTE data connection, ModemManager or QmI cellular protocol cannot fully setup because nothing appear on Modem device… it’s look like something has driver issue or sim card port not detected… please help
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 am
by Didneywhorl
Which cellular module?
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:57 pm
by Andosonson
Didneywhorl wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 am
Which cellular module?
I don’t know exactly!!! Can you please help me identify the module, can i get this infos on the web config access???
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:19 pm
by Didneywhorl
Navigate to the webUI menu: Modem->Network Status and show us a screenshot.
If you don't see that, upload a screenshot of the web UI and I can help you navigate it.
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:36 pm
by Andosonson
Didneywhorl wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:19 pm
Navigate to the webUI menu: Modem->Network Status and show us a screenshot.
If you don't see that, upload a screenshot of the web UI and I can help you navigate it.
Thanks you for your fast response, on OpenWRT i dont see a section for modem, but i remember when i have installed Wifix firmware, goldenorb (ROoter Project) i saw this option, anyway, if you want me to install another firmware, i can
Screenshot 1:
https://mega.nz/file/abx2DRaY#AjRWt-Bqo ... 7X-ZDIrGM4
Screenshot 2:
https://mega.nz/file/7WYTFTKD#SjPLJT_5Q ... SorGX2GKA4
Screenshot 3:
https://mega.nz/file/TKxHWKia#UllaQr3K8 ... yKJANapuRE
Screenshot 4:
https://mega.nz/file/PTIT2AaJ#sles5GbBL ... KJFFLXx008
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:29 am
by Andosonson
Didneywhorl wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:16 am
Which cellular module?
Hello bro!!! I did a mistake while buying the router, i choose the model without Modem, that’s why the sim card not working… please Can you tell me what is the best 4G LTE Module compatible with the ZBT WG1608 to purchase please… a link to amazon or ebay would help me…
Re: ZBT WG1608 How to setup WWan interface to get sim card working on LTE or 3G
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:49 am
by Didneywhorl
Quectel (easy to work with) EM160 - Cat16 4x4 MIMO modem:
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/modem ... em160r-gl/
I would bump up and go with the 5G RM520, because it supports ALL the bands:
https://thewirelesshaven.com/shop/modem ... rm520n-gl/
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