Sierra Wireless EM8695 5G RedCap
The EM8695 is a compact, industrial-grade M.2 module designed for mid-tier IoT applications. It supports 5G NR (RedCap) with LTE fallback, offering download speeds up to 223 Mbps and upload up to 123 Mbps. The module features dual SIM support, GNSS with L1/L5 bands (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou), and up to 65% lower power consumption compared to LTE Cat-4. With global band support and secure boot, it is ideal for energy-efficient, reliable connectivity across a wide range of devices.
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Prerequisites
Monogoto SIM
Sierra Wireless EM8695 5G RedCap cellular modem
Access to a private network
Connect the EM8695 5G RedCap to Monogoto
Connect to the modem, enter the command: AT and wait for the response: OK
Reset the modem
AT+CFUN=1,1Set the error reporting to verbose, resulting in more descriptive error messages (optional):
AT+CMEE=2Check if the SIM card is attached and is not locked with a PIN, expected response: +CPIN: READY:
AT+CPIN?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.
Executing Commands by Version
Execute various commands based on the software version you are using. Make sure to execute the commands that correspond to your version.
Query device information
Request the modem hardware version:
AT+CGMMRequest the modem firmware version:
AT+CGMRresponse:
SWIX35C_00.01.14.00 2025/05/26 09:57:37Request the IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity):
AT+CIMIRequest the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card ID), which is the identification number of the SIM card
AT+ICCIDDefine the cellular band(s) (optional)
It is possible to lock the modem to specific bands for specific technologies. This may result in a faster boot cycle as the modem does not need to scan for available bands at startup.
To read the available options, enter:
AT!BAND=?Expected response:
Index, Name
00, All bands
06, Europe
07, North America
09, LTE ALL
0C, NR5G ALL To lock the modem to All bands bands, enter:
AT!BAND=00Query Network information
Return the operational status, including the Radio Access Technology (RAT) and the band used:
AT!GSTATUS?Example response:
!GSTATUS:
Current Time: 152 Temperature: 32
Thermal Mitigation: 0
Reset Counter: 1 Mode: ONLINE
System mode: NR5G PS state: Attached
MM5G state: Registered Normal Service
RRC state: RRC Idle
IMS Reg state: NOT REGISTERED IMS mode: Normal
IMS Srv State: NO SMS,NO VoIP
NR5G TAC: 000002
NR5G Cell ID: 4001 (16385)
NR5G Band: n78
NR5G DL BW: 20 MHz NR5G UL BW: 20 MHz
NR5G Tx Power: -18 NR5G Tx Chan:638668
NR5G Rx Chan: 638668
NR5G DL MIMO: 2 NR5G UL MIMO:1
NR5G Rx0 RSSI (dBm): -65 NR5G Rx1 RSSI (dBm): -79
NR5G Rx0 RSRP (dBm): -75 NR5G Rx1 RSRP (dBm): -89
NR5G Rx0 RSRQ (dB): -10 NR5G Rx1 RSRQ (dB): -10
NR5G Rx0 SINR (dB): 26 NR5G Rx1 SINR (dB): 25
Network Configuration
Manually set the network:
Monogoto's private LTE network is indicated with the MCCMNC code: 99974. To connect to the private LTE network, enter:
AT+COPS=1,2,"99974",11To test if the network is set correctly enter:
AT+COPS?Expected response: +COPS: 0,0,"Monogoto5G 99974",11
11 indicates that the modem is using 5G SA.
Check the radio signal strength and signal quality:
AT+CSQExample response: +CSQ: 22,1
Network Activation
Set the APN to data.mono:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","data.mono"To test if the APN is set correctly, enter:
AT+CGDCONT?Expected response: +CGDCONT: 1,"IP","data.mono","0.0.0.0",0,0,0
Activate the PDP (packet data protocol) context:
AT+CGACT=1,1Test if the PDP context is activated:
AT+CGACT?Expected response: +CGACT: 1,1
Validate if your device received an IP address:
AT+CGPADDRExpected response: +CGPADDR: 1,XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Do you see an IP address? Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve successfully connected the Sierra Wireless EM8695 5G RedCap 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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