OpenWRT - Install and Configure LTE modem in QMI mode - Quectel EC25 & Wallys DR4029

[@wahyu9126]

I have 2 module, run with qmi mode. How to load balance 2 module? There is no config for gateway metric in intrerface qmi.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, for load balance between 2 interface, you can check this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJDceICbr8mAeJI. For the gateway metric, you can edit the /etc/config/network and add this line: option metric '10' Replace 10 with the metric that you want and it is done.

[@VanTechCorner]

There is an option in mwan3 when it detects hotplug event. You can do research on this or post your current setting and problem on the FB group "Van Tech Corner & Friends" for easy communication.

[@AlcamarLabanairi]

Hello...I just want to ask if the said tutorial is also applicable to ZTE 4G module...Thank you. By the way, the processor is Qualcomm...

[@togglen9000]

Hey man, thanks for the OpenWRT guides. Been a huge help for a complete newbie like me. I have a question though, is it possible to do LTE band locking on a built-in modem through OpenWRT and if so, how do I go about doing this? Sorry if this is a bad question and again, thanks a lot.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Band-locking depends on the modem itself (in my case it is the EC25 and we can lock the modem to a specific band). At 4:50 I have shown how to communicate with the modem and we can just lock the band using AT command. There are conversation on the internet for this and here is an example. forums.quectel.com/t/ec25-locking-procedure/2993/10. Big vendors like Quectel, Sierra and SIMCOM have their own forum and you can surely ask for help there.

[@improvavelRobson]

Hello. My router does not shows the device /dev/cdc-wdm0. I'm using a quectel ec25-AU in an OpenWrt 17.01 (lede-project) that I'm building using menuconfig.

[@julianengelberger8618]

Thank you for your video! I have a question: is it possible to set up a bridge configuration for qmi modem? We have a private 5G net and qmi works just fine, however I wasn't able to set up a bridge configuration using relayd.

[@leonardoduffeckyperdona6802]

HI, I'm from Brazil I have a we826 and I can't configure the 4g it's only on 3g, here it takes 2 frequencies of 4g

[@rlajos]

Hi, thanks for the detailed tutorial! I have TP-Link TL-MR6400 v4 and installed OWRT (OpenWrt 21.02.3 r16554-1d4dea6d4f). I was following this video until 08:04 with no issues, but for me there is no 4G_4 virtual interface was created and no communication was established with the LTE provider. Is it because OWRT 21 works different or the MR6400 v4 works different? I would appreciate your help!

[@Do_Not_Sleep]

same problem, disame problem, did you get it? tell me how to solve

[@7G763svR6]

По этой инструкции если подключить модем, то он будет работать. Но! До истечения аренды IP адреса провайдера. Потом связь прерывается и надо вручную перезапускать роутер или интерфейс. В предыдущих версиях OpenWRT была поддержка "modemmanager" которая самостоятельно мониторила подключение, и делала перезапуск даже при зависании модема, сейчас надо руками из сырцов собирать, потому как ее больше нет в оф репозитории. Тогда вывод это хардкодить свои функции для мониторинга соединения и переподключения модема при окончании аренды IP адреса или зависании модема.

[@professor_jonny]

I see you are running openwrt 19.07 did you build this is there a link do download with instructions or did you install the reference qcom DK04 build?

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, I built it from the SDK provided by Wallys. Or else, you can try this SDK github.com/sartura/openwrt/tree/DR40X9

[@professor_jonny]

@@VanTechCorner I found that repo and built from there but I believe I need drivers and packages for QMI for Quectel wan card

[@siramdasz]

How to managed openwrt router centrally, is there any NMS software or cetral controller software?

[@ImAShrimpbruv]

How do I do opkg update? I don't have internet other than my phone and the LTE sim I installed in the modem to go. But if there's no internet to start with there's no opkg update

[@BlueeBubble]

What does this module actually do? Does it give 4g access to a router?

[@musshare]

i am working on a project where we have ec25 cellmodems dying out in the field. Am tasked to find out why this is so. How do i go about this to test the hardware (does it involve writing code, if so, please some guidance.) . Thank you.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, I think it may die due to overheat. Either from the modem itself or heat from the routerboard. For now, I have yet to know a better way to do the test besides let it run at high speed (high throughput). Did you check it with your supplier or Quectel support team about this?

[@musshare]

@@VanTechCorner yes i checked it with the supplier.. meanwhile what do you mean by .. " let it run at high speed "

[@musshare]

@@VanTechCorner yes i checked it with the supplier.. meanwhile what do you mean by .. " let it run at high speed "

[@reflectedgod544]

How to know which modules will work with openwrt? Does the same criteria aplies to SFP modules?

[@beevo5359]

Bác chủ cho mình hỏi: mình làm theo clip tới bước minicom, thì gõ AT ko được, là do card wwan chưa unlock nên ko vào AT được? Chỉ khi unlock mới gõ vào AT ? Mình làm trên card em7455

[@VanTechCorner]

- Thông thường modem lock hay unlock bạn gõ AT nó sẽ phản hồi OK. Kiểu như bạn chào nó & nó chào lại. - Bạn nên cắm modem vào máy tính chạy Windows, vào Device Manager tìm cổng COM tương ứng, sau đó dùng Putty để tạo kết nối Serial và kiểm tra thử lệnh AT có phản hồi gì không.

[@oba8444]

Hi, your videos are treating several technical aspects which make them really interresting and a reference. I found a module (HLK-7621A MT7621A) similar than the Wallys one and I would like to know if you have used it or if you can advice if it is possible to do the same thing using it like your Router (of cours with the same Quectel 4G mini PCI or similar) ? What should I take into account (image, compilation,...) when it comes to use another module or board as a router? (info: it seems that the 7621A is based on OpenWrt and it is supported by OpenWrt) Thank you.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hey, from what I know, the module you mentioned is just the the core package. You will need the I/O to use with. May I know if you have a working device or just the module and you want to get started?

[@oba8444]

Hello, Thank you for your quick feedback. Actually I am starting with. I was wondering if the module (HLK-7621A MT7621A) can be an alternative to the one you have shown in the video (i.e. Wallys DR4029). Of course I will need a 4G Mini PCI from Quectel or another branch. The question is if I purchase the module (HLK-7621A MT7621A), what sould I do (steps) to make it work with a 4G mini PCI ? I mean can I use staight or should install an image, or compile something,... Thanks in advance

[@4ida]

Can the modem (quectel) itself get a signal, or do you need antenna?

[@ruhnet]

You must have an antenna. That module does not have one on it's board, only the U.FL/IPX/IPEX connectors for an external antenna.

[@vladimirsolaris1916]

Hi, Thanks for the video explanation. I have a very simple question. I have router RUT500 by teltonika with HSPA+/3g/ mini-PCie modem. If I upgrade a modem in router to 4g/LTE module, then it will working without install OpenWRT system , with original firmware? Thank you and sorry for some stupid question.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, sorry for the late response. Most of the case it won't work due the differences in the modem/ MAC/ protocol.

[@pjvideos6121]

I have gemtek outdoor unit router can change module chip for it please help

[@guitar217]

Hello, thank you very much for the nice tutorial. Do you know a good solution to automatically reconnect the modem? Because it doesn't reconnect after it loses the connection after 24 hours through a forced disconnection of the provider.

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, you can try to setup a watchdog script to automatically restart the interface when the connection is down. Or try it with mwan3 (multi wan load balancing/ openvpn)

[@guitar217]

@@VanTechCorner Thank you for your suggestions. :-)

[@faizulmohd8732]

this support huawei usb modem?

[@pedrosm]

My router got bricked while I tried this. Don't know what to do now.

[@surajsawant1460]

Thanks for the video. I was able to find my mistake. It working now

[@VanTechCorner]

You're welcome!

[@SumitKumar-cj5le]

Hey! Please give me the link to buy both items. Please tell me which sim you have used and how much more speed are you getting.

[@tigerboom4852]

What mistake you do?

[@8eck]

5g sim card version available?

[@vumaixuan7001]

Can you help me configure 4g Vinaphone network?

[@nicoallen6097]

Can the Banana Pi BPI-R2 Pro board work with Quectel Ec22 or EG25-G LTE 4G module ?

[@VanTechCorner]

Physically, yes, there is a mini-PCIe slot on the board. For driver/firmware, it depends on the OS. If you are using OpenWRT that can install packages from the openwrt.org repo or BananaPi repo, you can get it work by install the same packages. Banana Pi sent me the BPI-R2 Pro and it is arriving in one month's time. If you not rush, I can help you to test it.

[@nicoallen6097]

@@VanTechCorner I will definitely love the help, you channel really gives guidance, as I am new to the SBC world. I have a couple projects I want to try with OpenWRT, continue the good work.

[@trieuhao1322]

Bạn chạy trên con modem gì thế . Này là làm sever à b

[@VanTechCorner]

Trong video mình dùng Quectel EC25 nha bạn.

[@tonebaxter]

Hi Van, 1st of all, Thank you for your content! Quick question; I’m compiling my first flash file & would like to follow this tutorial but I’m having an issue when I run (make menuconfig) I have WSL on Win10 PC & Ubuntu 20.04.. The issue is I’m getting an error reporting that I’m using a (relative path) in my $PATH but this no true. Some online forums say the reason is because of the (.) I.e. (dots) in the version name/ path naming convention. Is there a workaround for this? Or should I use a dedicated physical machine to run its own version of Ubuntu 20.04??? Sorry for being so long winded in the comment section, but can’t find a solution for this problem. Thanks This is new territory for me so any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated!!!

[@VanTechCorner]

Hey, if you are running a VM, please try Ubuntu 18. It should work fine. If not, you can share the log and screenshot on the FB group "Van Tech Corner & Friends" and we will try to find a solution for that.

[@tonebaxter]

@@VanTechCorner I managed to create the (.) bin file including all the packages mentioned in the tutorial. It’s just under 10mb in size. I drilled the $PATH down to the essential directories & removed VPNC Module and it worked fine! SED was failing on (blank spaces),/field delimiters... I’ll be uploading the (.) bin file later to complete the tutorial, but I’m definitely joining your Facebook group!!! Tone Baxter in the chat!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@VanTechCorner]

Yeah, some packages are having problem and I have to exclude them from menuconfig. If you need the firmware I built (come with Wigeguard and LTE module packages), I can share it.

[@sambandome1130]

hey thanks for the video. i'm looking for a a low price router board with display (lvds or hdmi) and pcie for modem. Any tip?

[@VanTechCorner]

You can have a look on 8devices routerboards, for examples, the Habanero DVK.

[@azriek]

Could you please make a video on how to use MBIM protocol also?

[@LongHoang-dk3ex]

bác ơi có thể hướng dẫn giúp mình cấu hình cho card wwan chế độ MBIM k vậy ?

[@VanTechCorner]

Chào bạn, chế độ hoạt động của card mạng (3g/4g) là do bản thân nó quyết định chứ không phải OpenWRT. Bạn có thể giao tiếp với modem của card mạng bằng lệnh AT và chuyển đổi chế độ hoạt động (trong phạm vi hỗ trợ của nó). Tùy theo mỗi loại card và nhà sản xuất sẽ có dòng lệnh riêng. Cái này bạn phải tự tìm hiểu datasheet của card đang dùng hoặc tìm đâu đó trên mạng. Ví dụ đối với card Quectel EC25: AT+QCFG="usbnet",0 PPP & QMI AT+QCFG="usbnet",1 ECM AT+QCFG="usbnet",2 MBIM

[@aldythsatya601]

Can this work for all modems with Qualcomm chipset?

[@VanTechCorner]

Do you mean the Mini-PCIe connector or the routerboard? It depends on the driver, not the board. If there are drivers for that chipset, then you can use it.

[@aldythsatya601]

@@VanTechCorner I mean USB type modems like Huawei HILINK and more

[@VanTechCorner]

Still same answer, you will need to indentify the chipset of that modem and see if there is open-source driver available first.

[@aldythsatya601]

@@VanTechCorner Finally it worked, I have 2 USB modems and after a long time I set it up finally got it too. Of course from the way you give. Thank you sir

[@vincexavierfloreta8852]

Hello how can i install a 5g module using openwrt

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, first of all you need to identify the model of that 5G module, and search on Google if the driver for it is available OpenWRT or not. After that, we can move further.

[@buildpcngu4623]

hi chào bạn, mình đang dùng padorabox, phát triển từ openwrt, lắp modem 4G sẵn, nhưng k phải hãng của Quectel , nó tự động nhận, nhưng tốc độ chỉ đạt < 10Mbps, kiểu 3g ý bạn có thể cho mình ít thông tin hoặc trao đổi liên lạc được không

[@VanTechCorner]

Trong video tôi có hướng dẫn cách kiểm tra tín hiệu sóng và chế độ (3G/LTE) thông qua việc giao tiếp với modem, bạn có thể kiểm tra lại. Không biết bạn sử dụng modem 4G của hãng nào, mã nào, có nhiều modem không phải LTE Cat4 nên tốc độ rất chậm. Bạn có thể để lại thông tin ở phần bình luận hoặc hỏi trong nhóm "Van Tech Corner & Friends" trên FB

[@aqilazahari4984]

great tutorial! keep up with the good work! cheers

[@VanTechCorner]

Thanks a lot!

[@silverismoney]

Great video. I am looking for a board for a T99W175 modem but that I can also run openwrt on.

[@tedmosby9409]

i have never used openwrt . iv used linux for 10 years but the routes are messed up out the box and eth0 never gains a ip and cant update opkg , set a static ip nothing add route to my home router nothing still cant ping anything disabled ipv6 nothing

[@Arabic_Iracing]

sorry, but what is that used for ??

[@VanTechCorner]

It is used to setup the internet connection via a 4G/LTE USB dongle or with a LTE/3G modem (mini-PCIE).

[@Ying0723]

Oa :v mới biết anh là người Việt Nam :3

[@VanTechCorner]

Haha, giờ biết cũng không muộn em ơi :))

[@Ying0723]

Van Tech Corner hay quá anh :v. Anh vọc newifi 3d2 đi a :vv

[@VanTechCorner]

Con đó cài openwrt vào cũng như bao con khác mà em, giờ mình làm hướng dẫn chứ theo kiểu review / test router thì tiền nào chịu nổi :D

[@Ying0723]

@@VanTechCorner :v à ý em là anh làm thêm nhiều video về vọc vạch openwrt đi. ví dụ nhưa là mesh chặn quảng cáo....

[@VanTechCorner]

Okay em, anh đang test vụ mesh và wifi marketing đó.

[@AntonioBova]

It works like a sharm, BUT when I reboot my rooter I lost the "Virtual dynamic interface" and I can't connet to internet. Anybody has the same issue?

[@VanTechCorner]

Hi, do you mean the virtual dynamic interface for the QMI interface? Do you check the box "bring interface up on boot"?

[@renepoirier7085]

This is nice but like in many of your videos, this not working for many services provided in North America. You cannot simply put any SIM card in any device and expecting an auto config from your router to do the magic trick for you with just basic APN details. It does not work in Canada. Same goes for gpon from ISPs, MAC address of the gpon are used to secure a link so you can’t just put the fiber cable into any transceiver of your choice in hope to bypass your ISP equipment.

[@VanTechCorner]

It should work, you just need the compatible module for your region. For NA, you will need Quectel EC25-AF or EC25-V, depends on the band and Telco. The driver installation & configuration should be done manually for OpenWRT, you can find the link to the full guide on the video description For GPON, yes, you need to understand the OLT, ONT, how is the authentication to get a suitable GPON SFP module. See these videos where I talked about the GPON Serial Number, MAC Address, SLID/PLOAM Password, etc - NOKIA GPON G-010S-A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZiZnoV6m7qjprM - Hisense GPON LTE3415: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WbkqRqgLiKodE

[@renepoirier7085]

​@@VanTechCorner I have the EC25-G, global version that does should work with the bands in Canada but it does not work. I am sure it will work when will travel in SE Asia but here in Canada I am having a lot of problems. OpenWRT and OPNsense are detecting the modem correctly, modem drivers are loaded, I can issue AT commands and create QMI interface. I can also detect my carrier and APN, but the connection remains rejected. I found out that my Telco is also selling popular rebranded 4G/5G modems that will work but we cannot ask for support for a modem that we have not bought from them like the EC25-G. I really miss living in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, my network lab was very easy to setup then.

[@mohdilyasyusoff1476]

I seem cant opkg update..error code 7

[@VanTechCorner]

What version of OpenWRT you are using?

[@mohdilyasyusoff1476]

@@VanTechCorner 19.07..

[@VanTechCorner]

Please post the full error log.

[@CinemanaIQ]

thank you berfect

[@VanTechCorner]

Thank you!

[@vechai9397]

Phụ đề tiếng việt đi ông tui mù tiếng anh🤭

[@freeman4006]

Your channel falled off eversince you run those sponsored videos

[@VanTechCorner]

What if I tell you I purchased the module on my own. The content is not trending and only targets a specific range of viewers. I believe when some looking for that piece of information, the video will be useful.

[@momoyes1778]

Van Tech Corner, Your videos are gold. They have helped me so much. Please don't stop creating. Sponsored or not I still learn a lot.

[@VanTechCorner]

@@momoyes1778 Thank you for the support. I am also learning a lot of new thing while working with new devices and creating the video. We all need to pay the cost of living and I can't just spend money on buying new routers and stuff to make videos because the revenue received from KZbin is not enough to cover the cost. That's why I started to search for for devices donation/ sponsor, and this is not easy at all to be accepted. So yup, no matter what I will just try my best to make new videos and sharing my knowledge, of which I believe it will help others.

[@tonebaxter]

@@VanTechCorner I just found your Channel, you have awesome content & you’ve just earned a new subscriber! Thank you for the helpful information

[@VanTechCorner]

@Tone Baxter Thanks for the comment. It means a lot!

[@giovannimolina9474]

I can’t seem to download the packets. Can you help? When I connect to the command prompt I lose internet connection. I’ve downloaded the latest firmware.