# Telit LM960A18 The [**Telit LM960A18**](https://www.telit.com/devices/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. ![LM960A18 mini PCIe](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2Fs2nWVXBQ9WVradf4IeA5%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=47e6db5b-1681-47cc-a037-f1629b4ca9e4) ### Quick Navigation * [Getting Started](#getting-started) * [Connect the LM960A18 to Monogoto](#connect-the-lm960a18-to-monogoto) * [Network Configuration](#network-configuration) * [Useful Links](#useful-links) ### Prerequisites * Monogoto SIM * [Telit LM960A18 cellular modem](https://www.telit.com/devices/lm960a18/) ## 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. {% hint style="info" %} **For Windows users.** You need to install a driver to start using the LM960A18. You can download the driver [**here**](https://www.telit.com/lm960a18-series-download-zone/) (after signing up to Telit's website). {% endhint %} ## Connect the LM960A18 to Monogoto {% hint style="info" %} When connecting to the LM960 modem, keep the **AT Commands manual** next to you to look up details about commands. {% endhint %} {% file src="" %} Download the Telit LM960 AT Commands {% endfile %} **Connect to the modem**, enter the command: `AT` and wait for the response: `OK` **Reset the modem** to the factory default configuration: ```bash AT+CFUN=1,1 ``` Set the error reporting to **verbose**, resulting in more descriptive error messages (optional): ```bash AT+CMEE=2 ``` Check if the SIM card is attached and is not locked with a PIN, expected response: `+CPIN: READY`: ```bash AT+CPIN? ``` {% hint style="warning" %} 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. {% endhint %} ### Query device information Request the modem **hardware version**: ``` AT+CGMM ``` Request the modem **firmware version**: ```bash AT+CGMR ``` Request the **IMSI** (International Mobile Subscriber Identity): ``` AT+CIMI ``` Request the **ICCID** (Integrated Circuit Card ID), which is the identification number of the SIM card ```bash AT+ICCID ``` ### Network Configuration **Manually set the network**: Monogoto's private LTE network is indicated with the **MCCMNC** code: **`315010`**. Start with searching for available networks: ``` AT+COPS=? ``` {% hint style="warning" %} It may take several minutes before the modem responds. {% endhint %} 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: ``` +COPS: (1,“Hot Mobile Ltd.“,”HOT IL”,“42507”,7),(1,“”,“”,“315010",7),(1,“”,“”,“42509”,7),(1,“IL Pelephone”,“PCL”,“42503",7),(1,“Partner IL”,“Partner”,“42501”,7),(1,“Cellcom IL”,“Cellcom”,“42502",7),,(0-4),(0-2) OK ``` To **manually connect** to Monogoto's private LTE network, enter: ``` AT+COPS=1,2,"315010" ``` Alternatively, you can set the modem to **automatic network selection** using the command: ```bash AT+COPS=0 ``` Check the **network and cellular technology the modem** is currently using: ``` AT+COPS? ``` Example response: `+COPS: 0,0,"315010",7`. {% hint style="info" %} To find which of the networks Monogoto has **roaming agreements** with, review the [**Coverage lists**](https://docs.monogoto.io/getting-started/global-public-coverage). To find the **profile** of your SIM, visit the [**Monogoto Console**](https://console.monogoto.io/), open the page **Things** ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FfH8DCNlIW5R2VRiHwMG5%2FThings.png?alt=media\&token=2a63b922-cb41-4271-803e-ba9eab36566d) and select a specific **Thing**. Scroll down to **Mobile Identities** to find your profile in the column **Network Provider Name**. ![](https://3922449203-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FddQeceTZxjtQYFPAHe95%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4a3f1cbf-3922-48f9-af5d-2e292bd76b72) {% endhint %} **Check the radio signal strength and signal quality:** ```bash AT+CSQ ``` Example response: `+CSQ: 22,1` {% hint style="info" %} `+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. {% endhint %} ### 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=1,1 ``` **Test** if the PDP context is activated: ``` AT+CGACT? ``` Expected response: `+CGACT: 1,1` #### Request Serving Cell Information ``` AT#SERVINFO ``` Example response: ``` #SERVINFO: 55340,-69,“”,“315010",0000801,0200,320,3,-95 ``` * `315010` (the fourth value) indicates that the device being connected to Monogoto's Private LTE Network * `3` (the second-last value), indicates an active CS & PS service #### **Test** what cellular band the modem is using: ``` AT#RFSTS ``` Example response: ``` #RFSTS: “315 010”,55340,-95,-69,-6,0200,255,,320,19,2,0000801,“240075817191342",“”,3,48 ``` The last value: `48` represents the cellular band the modem is currently using. #### Validate if your device received an **IP address**: ```bash AT+CGPADDR= ``` Expected response: `+CGPADDR: 1,10.XXX.XX.XXX` {% hint style="success" %} 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**](https://console.monogoto.io/) to find more details about the established connection. {% endhint %} ## Useful Links * [LM960 AT Commands](https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0mPxGpottOEfcucXOR%2Fuploads%2FQpOLIPbT4pnAZDcbgIoP%2FTelit%20LM960AX%20Series%20AT%20Command.pdf?alt=media\&token=a2c5b1b8-f2a9-4e62-8755-429ceff76aba) * [Telit product page](https://www.telit.com/devices/lm960a18/)