# Quick Start

**Welcome to Monogoto! Your IoT, private LTE and 5G connectivity provider**. Monogoto provides a global access to cellular networks in over 180 countries. It has an intuitive self-service portal to manage your connected devices, and its API-first design allows you to fully integrate Monogoto’s device management functionalities into your platform of choice.

Monogoto has a dedicated support team, ready to assist you in realizing your connected solution. Don’t hesitate to engage with IoT experts on the [**Monogoto Forum**](https://forum.monogoto.io/), or to [**reach out directly**](https://monogoto.io/support/)**.**

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## **Getting Started**

In order to start using Monogoto, you will need the following:

* **Monogoto SIM card** \
  Monogoto SIMs come in the sizes: 2FF (standard), 3FF (micro), 4FF (nano) and MFF2 (embedded). You can request a free SIM card [**here**](https://lp.monogoto.io/book-a-demo#demo_form).
* **Access to the Monogoto Hub** \
  An invite to the Monogoto Hub is sent along with your SIM card. The Hub can be accessed via the link [**hub.monogoto.io**](https://hub.monogoto.io/)
* **Cellular hardware**\
  To connect to Monogoto, hardware containing a cellular modem is needed. This may be a smartphone or tablet, or a hardware development kit such as the **nRF9160 DK**, **Thingy:91**, **Pycom FiPy** or **Waveshare SIM7070G**. 

## **Access the Monogoto Hub**

Visit the **Hub** via the link [**hub.monogoto.io**](https://hub.monogoto.io/)

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After logging in, you enter the **Monogoto dashboard** in which you find information about your Things (meaning your SIM cards), data usage, networks in use etc.

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Detailed information about your SIMs can be found under the **Things** page. When selecting one of your Things you will find more detailed information such as the ICCID, IMEI, active mobile network operator, IP address, event logs and more.

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Useful link to learn more about Monogoto's device management:

* [**Introduction to the Monogoto Hub**](https://docs.monogoto.io/hub/intro)
* [**Set up Integrations & Alerts**](https://docs.monogoto.io/hub/integrations)
* [**Introduction to Advanced Console**](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/platform-overview)
* [**Monogoto API**](https://docs.monogoto.io/developer/api)
  {% endhint %}

## **Device Configuration**&#x20;

Set the device APN to your designated Monogoto APN:

<table><thead><tr><th width="133.5">APN</th><th width="282">Type</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:$success;"><strong>go.mono</strong></mark></td><td>Default APN for new deployment</td><td>New default APN which connect your devices with Monogoto enhanced network core, delivering a more resilient, distributed, and future-ready topology.</td></tr><tr><td>data.mono</td><td>Legacy APN</td><td>Customers currently using this APN and wishing to switch to the new go.mono APN, please email us at <a href="https://emailto:support@monogoto.io">support@monogoto.io</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

You can always verify the default APN which is configured in the [Things group](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/things-groups), to make sure you configure the correct APN in the device.

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If you are using a mobile phone, please ensure that <mark style="color:blue;">**data roaming is enabled**</mark>.
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For IoT modem configurations, head over to the [**Device Configurations**](https://docs.monogoto.io/getting-started/general-device-configurations/iot-devices) and select one of the modem manufacturers:

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Or directly go to documentation of popular development kits:

|                                                                                                  Waveshare SIM7070G                                                                                                  |                                                                                                       nRF9160 DK                                                                                                      |                                                                                                         SODAQ SARA                                                                                                         |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: |
| ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FaMgygkm3rd1xi2YrsQsJ%2FSIMCom.png?alt=media\&token=6bc9019c-55a5-4aaa-85cb-69dfd8754395) | ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FIJVYLL9GcaAqSmNv0RyA%2FnRF9160.png?alt=media\&token=334b16b1-7858-47d7-8518-b6e014351fa7) | ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2F8dJLNb4ziBV9QL8uaEf0%2FSODAQ%20SARA.png?alt=media\&token=8f04d121-7326-4e0b-a3f1-8f6ec1ddb233) |
|                                        [**Learn more**](https://docs.monogoto.io/getting-started/general-device-configurations/iot-devices/simcom-sim7070g/waveshare-sim7070g)                                       |                                                                      [**Learn more**](https://docs.monogoto.io/getting-started/broken-reference)                                                                      |                                                     [**Learn more**](https://docs.monogoto.io/getting-started/general-device-configurations/iot-devices/u-blox-sara-r4)                                                    |

## Advanced Console

The **Advanced Console** provides fine-grained access control of Network settings, Things, Things Groups, Security settings and roaming. In addition, the console provides detailed insights in each connection through event logs.

To access the Advanced Console, visit the [**Monogoto Hub**](https://hub.monogoto.io/) and click the button "<mark style="color:blue;">**Advanced Console**</mark>" in the top-right corner:![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FsFi0KhwZgMxMo2jddPZV%2FAdvanced%20Console.png?alt=media\&token=1cfa5e81-03ad-47e2-b6b0-d8031015c16e).

This brings you to the **Advanced Console dashboard** in which you find information about your connections, data usage, API calls, logs etc.

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For more information about the console, head over to [**Advanced Console documentation**](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/platform-overview).
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## Supported Countries and Networks&#x20;

In order to see the supported countries and networks, you can visit the [**Advanced Console**](https://console.monogoto.io/).

Follow the below steps:

* Click **Things Groups** from the sidebar menu.
* Select a **Things Group** and click the **Edit** icon to display the Things Group settings.

![Things group](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FJcGxeWWByQ4eHAFp4IC1%2F1.PNG?alt=media\&token=0366f7c8-a740-47f9-bac0-40c4b1b626e8)

* Click the **Roaming** button

![Things group setting](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FuSOgwOK9tog46F910WF7%2F2.PNG?alt=media\&token=2c6f3368-8375-4222-9c3f-10c508c9a937)

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You may enable or disable networks from the list.&#x20;
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* Check the **Override** option to display the Roaming Policy settings.
* Enable or disable these options for each of the Roaming Partners in the list.
  * Block Roaming
  * Block SMS
  * Data&#x20;
  * Data restriction
  * Block byte-rate Limit
* Click **Save** and **Back** to update the override settings in the system database.

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The changes will be applied on a group level. Settings can also be changed for a specific SIM. To do so, head over to Things ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FlqmabtPAswJ2BFiUy0TS%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-02-08%20at%2011.02.53.png?alt=media\&token=a13dbbda-86c4-413c-9205-4968a8c20c36), select your Thing and scroll down to the **Mobile Identities.** Click the gear-icon ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FKNIuo8gmSSHcwnpO5gmq%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-02-08%20at%2011.06.20.png?alt=media\&token=aeae7d8a-003f-4546-8de8-8e621d7fd469) and select **Roaming Restrictions**.
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## Technical Support

Monogoto's support team is available for every technical question or issue that you may have. You can contact Monogoto support via:

* [**Monogoto Developer Forum**](https://forum.monogoto.io/)
* Email to <support@monogoto.io>

Looking forward to hearing about your experience with our products!