Telit LM960A18
Connect the LM960A18 modem to Monogoto's private LTE Network
The Telit LM960A18 is a mini PCIe card based supporting LTE Cat 18 technology for data transfer up to 1.2 Gbps download and 150 Mbps upload. It supports a wide range of frequencies including band 48 also known as CBRS, making is suitable for private or hybrid LTE networks.
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Prerequisites
Monogoto SIM
Getting Started
Start by connecting the LTE antenna
Add the Monogoto SIM
Power up the LTE modem
Connect your computer to the modem You may use a terminal program on your PC to configure the LM960A18. You can use PuTTY for Windows, or screen, minicom or coolterm / miniterm for Mac or Linux.
For Windows users. You need to install a driver to start using the LM960A18. You can download the driver here (after signing up to Telit's website).
Connect the LM960A18 to Monogoto
When connecting to the LM960 modem, keep the AT Commands manual next to you to look up details about commands.
Connect to the modem, enter the command: AT and wait for the response: OK
Reset the modem to the factory default configuration:
Set the error reporting to verbose, resulting in more descriptive error messages (optional):
Check if the SIM card is attached and is not locked with a PIN, expected response: +CPIN: READY:
If you receive an error, the SIM may not be inserted properly or the SIM is protected with a PIN. By default, Monogoto SIMs are not PIN protected.
Query device information
Request the modem hardware version:
Request the modem firmware version:
Request the IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity):
Request the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card ID), which is the identification number of the SIM card
Network Configuration
Manually set the network:
Monogoto's private LTE network is indicated with the MCCMNC code: 315010.
Start with searching for available networks:
It may take several minutes before the modem responds.
The modem responds with the names and the MCCMNC codes of the available networks. It also shows the cellular technologies the networks support:
2 indicates 3G
7 indicates 4G
Example response:
To manually connect to Monogoto's private LTE network, enter:
Alternatively, you can set the modem to automatic network selection using the command:
Check the network and cellular technology the modem is currently using:
Example response: +COPS: 0,0,"315010",7.
Check the radio signal strength and signal quality:
Example response: +CSQ: 22,1
+CSQ returns 2 values separated by a comma. The first value represents the signal strength and provides a value between 0 and 31; a higher number indicates better signal strength. The second value represents the signal quality indicated by a value between 0 and 7, a lower value indicates better signal quality . If AT+CSQ returns 99,99, the signal is undetectable or unknown.
Network Activation
Set the APN to data.mono:
To test if the APN is set correctly, enter:
Expected response: +CGDCONT: 1,"IP","data.mono","0.0.0.0",0,0,0
Activate the PDP (packet data protocol) context:
Test if the PDP context is activated:
Expected response: +CGACT: 1,1
Request Serving Cell Information
Example response:
315010(the fourth value) indicates that the device being connected to Monogoto's Private LTE Network3(the second-last value), indicates an active CS & PS service
Test what cellular band the modem is using:
Example response:
The last value: 48 represents the cellular band the modem is currently using.
Validate if your device received an IP address:
Expected response: +CGPADDR: 1,10.XXX.XX.XXX
Do you see an IP address? Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve successfully connected the LM960A18 modem to Monogoto.
Have a look at the Things logs in the Monogoto Console to find more details about the established connection.
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