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    Sierra Wireless MC8805/DW5570 not working

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      ctrlzundo @xt_ntwrk
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      @xt_ntwrk
      I skipped how to change the usb comp if you do not have the serial ports exposed.

      In Linux install "libqmi-utils". This will provide you qmicli.

      Then, check the current usb comp

      "sudo qmicli - p - d /dev/cdc-wdm0 - - dms-swi-get-usb-composition". Most of the times it's 14

      Next, change it.

      "sudo qmicli - p - d /dev/cdc-wdm0 - -dms-swi-set-usb-composition=6".

      Now you can follow what I wrote. Also, do not forget to stop ModemManager before opening the serial port /dev/ttyUSB2

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        Dobby_ @xt_ntwrk
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        @xt_ntwrk

        Perhaps something for you?

        pfSense modem config
        pfSense modem troubleshooting

        #~. @Dobby

        Turris Omnia - 4 Ports - 2 GB RAM / TurrisOS 7 Release (Btrfs)
        PC Engines APU4D4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense CE 2.7.2 Release (ZFS)
        PC Engines APU6B4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense+ (Plus) 24.03_1 Release (ZFS)

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          xt_ntwrk @ctrlzundo
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          @ctrlzundo
          Thank you!! ๐Ÿ˜ WWAN card is now prepared. I will test it in pfSense later.

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            ctrlzundo @xt_ntwrk
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            @xt_ntwrk You're most welcome! Do not forget that this card it's not LTE, it's just HSPA+.

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              Dobby_ @ctrlzundo
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              @ctrlzundo said in Sierra Wireless MC8805/DW5570 not working:

              @xt_ntwrk You're most welcome! Do not forget that this card it's not LTE, it's just HSPA+.

              Ok, I see but for finding out the ugen* and cuaU* numbers
              and also for connecting to the modem it is not so really relevant I think.

              #~. @Dobby

              Turris Omnia - 4 Ports - 2 GB RAM / TurrisOS 7 Release (Btrfs)
              PC Engines APU4D4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense CE 2.7.2 Release (ZFS)
              PC Engines APU6B4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense+ (Plus) 24.03_1 Release (ZFS)

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                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                That's true but if you're going to the effort you might want to start with a device that's at least capable of the speeds you want. ๐Ÿ˜‰

                HSPA+ might be fine here.

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                  ctrlzundo @Dobby_
                  last edited by ctrlzundo

                  @dobby_ Yes, not relevant, but maybe @xt_ntwrk is not aware and he might get confused if his network operator is like mine, 4g LTE in B1 and B38. Also, on the MC8805 the sticker say 4G :).

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                    xt_ntwrk @ctrlzundo
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                    @ctrlzundo
                    Thanks for the remark. I saw that in some datasheet before. What i was not 100% aware of is that most (if not all) providers in Germany killed already the UMTS frequencies...

                    Do you have any other LTE or 5G card which you can recommend; which works fine with pfSense and is for mini-pci port?

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                      ctrlzundo @xt_ntwrk
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                      @xt_ntwrk I currently do not have any alternatives. For me, this card would be sufficient if one of the 3 providers here still have something in the 2100 Mhz WCDMA. I will try with an Orange pre-paid card and see if it connects the packet switching part of the modem. Will post here the results. I need this card as a backup WAN. I have 500 MB bandwidth FTH for my main WAN connection.

                      However, I would go with the MC7304. I need a mini PCI-e card anyway, because that's what my hardware accepts.

                      I will post here the results with Orange. Maybe in a week or so...as time permits.

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                        Dobby_ @xt_ntwrk
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                        @xt_ntwrk said in Sierra Wireless MC8805/DW5570 not working:

                        @ctrlzundo
                        Thanks for the remark. I saw that in some datasheet before. What i was not 100% aware of is that most (if not all) providers in Germany killed already the UMTS frequencies...

                        Do you have any other LTE or 5G card which you can recommend; which works fine with pfSense and is for mini-pci port?

                        I am using a Sierra Wireless MC7710 here in Germany
                        with T-Mobile

                        #~. @Dobby

                        Turris Omnia - 4 Ports - 2 GB RAM / TurrisOS 7 Release (Btrfs)
                        PC Engines APU4D4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense CE 2.7.2 Release (ZFS)
                        PC Engines APU6B4 - 4 Ports - 4 GB RAM / pfSense+ (Plus) 24.03_1 Release (ZFS)

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