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RogerWilco

@pe1chl Yeah, and a couple of outdoor units wouldn't hurt. One with a directional antenna for rural areas and one omnidirectional for urban areas. Yes, something like the wAP ac LTE or the SXT LTE6 but with 5G capability... We would not need LHG or ATL style equipment, but maybe others do. And not ...

RogerWilco

No SXT/LHG devices with low-band antennas, no SXT/LHG devices with M.2 support.
I'm within 15km of multiple B28 cell towers and the stock SXT antennas do not pick them up.

RogerWilco

And without poor low band antennas.

RogerWilco

1) 2x2, same as the SXT
2) not really, also see #4
3) not sure but most Quectel modems are supported
4) no, the modem is M.2 so you’d need a M.2 to mPCIe adapter which most likely won’t fit in the LHG

RogerWilco

SXT doesn’t have gain information on the product page. The inclusion of B28 is nice, but I suspect the unit still uses the original antennas which are next to useless for B28.
Still only have 100Mbps Ethernet ports.

RogerWilco

My 10+ year old SXT Lite2 died so I replaced it with the newer SXTsq Lite2. Anyone else find the design rubbish? The cutout hole for the cable is far too small for any proper outdoor rated cable. The mount is also non-existent. Using a hose clamp isn’t a mount, you can’t get them tight enough to a p...

RogerWilco

The device only supports DC jack power.
For tough to place locations, I suggest DC cable extender like this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000958018795.html

You suggest a cable, including manufacturing, seller markup, and merchant fees, that sells for AU$1.23?

RogerWilco

Looks like rather poor gain for lower bands on the ATL.

RogerWilco

I’ve since switched to two Revie Flex (EFF6060A3S-15MHF1) antennas with Quectel EP06. Much better signal than the other one.

It would be terrific if MikroTik make a SXT with a better antenna.

RogerWilco

I noticed this before but I guess few need sorted messages…

viewtopic.php?p=831725#p831725

RogerWilco

Should work fine, I’m running an SXT Lite 2 from the SXT LTE PoE out on 12V - peak usage is around 5W combined which is far below the max on the specs.

RogerWilco

I don’t thing the LHG devices have a voltage monitor. Same as the SXT which is odd.

RogerWilco

Why stick with CAT6 when CAT12, 18 and 20 are readily available?

See the first post as to speed can be achieved and is required.

RogerWilco

I'm also curious if it would fit in the SXT. I know its only 100Mbps ethernet; I don't know if the CPU supports USB3 or 2 interface on the mPCI slot. But the form factor is what I would like (a directional, pole-mount antenna/radio enclosure, fed and powered with a single cat5). USB 2.0. The antenn...

RogerWilco

It would have been nice to have a new SXT over the same recycled enclosure LHG with updated modem (not to mention the weird quote about worrying about overheating).

RogerWilco

Have you contacted RF Elements? They appear to be focusing on feed horns now.

RogerWilco

Have to say that's not great design putting the sim card slot so close to the lan cable. Also the hatch to access the lan cables could have been a bit bigger....

Try fitting two outdoor rated cables. The whole SXT design from cable entry to opening isn’t the best.

RogerWilco

What device do you have? Can you not connect via LAN?

https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/Reset+Button

RogerWilco

The Ethernet port on the SXT side would be the bottleneck. The newer LtAP might have USB3 - look up the CPU specs to see. Other than that you’ve got the Chateau.

There isn’t any newer devices with integrated antennas unfortunately.

RogerWilco

You giving 0 value to this topic so move on to some other topic. I provided all info needed - all the rest routers in the world works and MikroTik doesnt. That's it! A bit rich. You haven’t provided and detail. Where are the steps to reproduce? Where is your config? What have you tried? Where is yo...

RogerWilco

So you have an issue and instead of posting with an actual question and your config, you wait 14 years and post a rant (without proofreading)?

RogerWilco

You could also just change the internal antennas like I did…

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=164265&p=808209#p808209

RogerWilco

I do!
http://cssmaps.killersoft.net/ep06e/
There for a short time only..

Thanks mate, downloaded.

RogerWilco

If anyone needs the EP06-E firmware upgrade(EP06ELAR03A08M4G.zip) and is not getting a response from Quectel support. I have a copy of it after much pain in getting it from Quectel.

I do!

RogerWilco

You don’t get them, RouterOS has them - not sure if EM7511 is supported.

I doubt you’ll get much help with non-MikroTik questions on the MikroTik forum…

RogerWilco

We also need a LHG and SXT with an antenna aimed at lower bands for 4G.

Why would you refurb UBNT gear instead of just buying a proper outdoor 5G antenna?

RogerWilco

If speed isn’t important, just stick with the MikroTik modem or the Quectel EC25-AU — both are Cat4 but the EC25 supports B28 which is handy for Telstra if your local tower has it.

Both are under $100 new. Try eBay/Gumtree for a used modem.

RogerWilco

Depends on nearby towers, signal, bands…
What band are you aiming for? The LHG and SXT units are useless for lower bands.

RogerWilco

Similar thing happened to me with SXT LTE running on solar/battery. It was a faulty the battery that bricked the device each morning. Netinstall recovery worked.

RogerWilco

But if we are talking about new products I'd be much more interested in a directional LTE antenna-only product. At the moment you only have an omni-directional LTE antenna-only product. https://mikrotik.com/product/sxt_r https://mikrotik.com/product/rblhgr https://mikrotik.com/product/ldf_lte6_kit ...

RogerWilco

Read our latest newsletter and learn more about:
* ultra-fast MikroTik 5G devices,
Was anyone else a little disappointed when they read this and then opened the PDF to discover it was a typo?
What do you mean?

Devices plural, PDF only lists one 5G device.

RogerWilco

Read our latest newsletter and learn more about:
* ultra-fast MikroTik 5G devices,

Was anyone else a little disappointed when they read this and then opened the PDF to discover it was a typo?

RogerWilco

Quectel is really PITA to work with. When I asked for firmware about a year ago, they told me to sign an NDA and mail it to them, otherwise they will give me nothing. I've asked Quectel for firmware a couple of times and they've never asked me to sign a NDA - this was contacting the Australia/Pacif...

RogerWilco

According to the specs, the LHGG uses a Marvell 88F3720 CPU with USB3.0 support: https://www.marvell.com/content/dam/marvell/en/public-collateral/embedded-processors/marvell-embedded-processors-armada-37xx-hardware-specifications-2019-09.pdf You might be better off emailing support and asking these ...

RogerWilco

Have a search of the forums. You can either do the VLAN approach or use RoMon. Personally, I don't bother with passthrough since it just adds more hassle than it is worth.

RogerWilco

A SXT LTE device for lower bands.

RogerWilco

See the R11e-LTE6 specs sheet: https://i.mt.lv/cdn/product_files/R11e-LTE6_201050.pdf
It doesn't support B1 + B3.

RogerWilco

What is the real reason of giving only 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port to these devices? I was installing a modem, where modem delivered by operator easily reached 120-130 Mbps download over its built-in access point. That seems to be impossible to get with any (SXT or LHG) LTE devices from Mikrotik. Am ...

RogerWilco

Might not be supported. Maybe send a support file to MikroTik?

RogerWilco

Never have found out the answer to my question. To answer yours, yes you can use external antennas. The connectors are the ones circled in my photo. If you need some connectors so you can attach SMA antennas I can send you links to the ones I use.

Thanks 43north!

RogerWilco

Take the cover off and take out the PCB, you should be able to work it out with a fine screwdriver or skewer. Same thing happened to me.

RogerWilco

I may be wrong, but CA is done from the one tower, not a band from multiple towers.

RogerWilco

Just stumbled on this thread... did you ever find out the answer?
Is it possible to use external antennas for 2.4GHz?

RogerWilco

I've had one for 2 years in Australia - 45 degree heat, near zero on winter nights and 1,000mm of rain each year. No trouble yet.

RogerWilco

When clicking the "Timestamp" column to sort SMS messages by timestamp, it doesn't sort by the time... the following screenshot shows both ascending/descending sort.
Am I missing something?

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RogerWilco

I'd say modem is misbehaving and modem FW upgrade is recomended thing to do IMHO.
Are you at the site or 14000 km away?

Optus the OP has, you'd be lucky to get a signal sitting on top of a tower ;)

RogerWilco

It may also be your ISP. Here in Australia, Scan has never worked. You can only see your ISP and that is all. At least for Telstra.

RogerWilco

The LHGG LTE6 kit is rather disappointing. It looks like the same dish/package reused -- zero improvements to antenna gain.

RogerWilco

Which model SXT-R is that SiB? I don't have the tall bits around the edge on mine.
Do you know what band they are for?

RogerWilco

You can wait for new line of devices with 1GbE, I know about new LHGGR who will be at this end of year.

Sorry to hijack, but any word on SXT Sib?

RogerWilco

Is there another MikroTik device on one end of the P2P that you can set up a NTP Server on the this?

RogerWilco

RogerWilco or two separate models: one for higher and one for lower. No, this is killing move. One country prefer 600-700Mhz but other 800-900Mhz and we don't want FEW antennas per frequency. I don't agree with you on that one. 600-900Mhz for one model and 1800Mhz+ on another model would be perfect...

RogerWilco

If you won't get the item, then there is no point on an antenna.
It depends on what bands you have available to and if you need MIMO or not. Do you need Cat12 or is Cat6 enough?

RogerWilco

I think the direction should be as many have said, better gain for lower frequencies in the SXT/LHG products - or two separate models: one for higher and one for lower. Also, why bother making MikroTik branded modems? Why not pick Quectel and Sierra Wireless and support their modems since they are w...

RogerWilco

For those who are wondering, I can confirm that MBIM mode works fine with the EP06 under ROS7 (I'm running 7.1beta2). Not only but works EC25-AF, EC25-AFX, EP06-E, EP06-A, EM12-G, EM18-G, EM160R-GL ... but the best is the EM12-G and with USB2.0 we not must isolate pings or disable usb3.0. Works alm...

RogerWilco

I see you don't sell LTE12 card separately. Can you harvest a LTE12 card from a Chateau?

No, it uses the LGA format I believe: https://www.quectel.com/product/eg12.htm
Available in M.2: https://www.quectel.com/product/EM12G.htm

RogerWilco

Can anyone please confirm the MikroTik SXT LTE Cat 6 only has 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interfaces? If so I am confused.... why bundle an LTE 6 modem capable of 300Mbit download speed if the Ethernet interface can only handle 100Mbit? Unless you are in Brisbane CBD or another capital like Sydney you mos...

RogerWilco

Thanks - I'll look in to it some more. Need to find an Australian reseller for the SXTR.

You won't, I'm afraid. Duxtel have no plans and WISP will order them if you buy multiple units. Try GoWireless in NZ - with postage to Australia they come in at around AU$145.

RogerWilco

Yes. If you don't have the SXT-LTE6 kit yet, just get the SXTR model that hasn't any modem. You'll need to tape the USB3.0 pins if using the EP06-E.

RogerWilco

Just go for the SXTsq Lite2. I've got a pair (of the older design) with a 2.1km link and have no issues.

RogerWilco

No, you're not missing anything. All the outdoor LTE devices (SXT, LTE, LDF) have 100mbit ports. They also can't be used for lower band frequencies such as B28. Hopefully MikroTik will have some new devices out that have customer feedback incorporated. Having said this, I doubt I can get more than 1...

RogerWilco

To see if I could utilize a B28 tower that is 10km away, direct LOS, I've been testing one of these antennas from Sixfab . The problem as many know is the SXT and LHGs are useless for lower frequencies if it is some distance from a tower. The antenna I've been testing has 2.9dBi peak gain and flexib...

RogerWilco

There is some chance that we will finally get some real product? Because others brands are releasing 5G routers in opposite to mikrotik (LDF LTE6 with 100Mbit port in middle 2020). It's not a real product... I still waiting to see some LGH with gigabit poe and like cat 18 LTE modem. Should I abando...

RogerWilco

No worries ame. My gear has been running from an 18aH battery with 140w panel for a year now with no downtime.

RogerWilco

one has done this experiment or has any information or suggestions I'd be happy to hear about it.

Not the same gear, but a SXT LTE + SXT Lite2 powered from solar consumes <5W combined. Max rating in PDF is 6W for the LTE and 5W for the Lite2...

RogerWilco

It'd be great Normis if you could have another SXT LTE with an antenna specifically for lower bands. Despite being advertised for rural locations, the device won't connect 10km from a tower since the gain is too poor for 700Mhz.

RogerWilco

It may just be the operator. LHG with a Telstra SIM in Australia will only show Telstra and that takes a while for it to pop up.

RogerWilco

The SXT LTE has PoE in and PoE out + a mPCIe slot for a modem.

RogerWilco

Maybe better is wait... I don;t know how long but I sure that new LTE device from MikroTik will be * at M.2, Chateau is ready and probably his EG12 is a module at m.2 ? We not have sure until someone not check it. * all ppl wait for better LHGR XL + 1Gb port + LTE as m.2 slot for cat.>=12 and I hav...

RogerWilco

Depends on what speeds you need. What reception figures do you get now (RSRP, RSRQ, SINR)?
If you have no obstructions and okay reception now, then either device should do the trick.

RogerWilco

It'd also be nice to see the LHG 2 in this design as well as the LHG LTE (with a better antenna for low gain).

RogerWilco

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=161445&p=795805&hilit=nray#p795805

RogerWilco

There is a couple of ways, just search a bit. You can either set up VLAN or use ROMON.
Personally, I don't bother with IP passthrough with mine.

RogerWilco

There are quite a few posts on this. You can use ROMON or VLANS for management or simply don't use passthrough.

RogerWilco

If for example you have a SXT LTE + SXT Lite2 on your tower, the MQS can't provide enough power and the SXTs reboot constantly. Also, not everyone has 5V power available at their site, don't want to carry a power pack, or don't want to/can't add 12/24V stepdown stuff in their enclosures. I'm using a...

RogerWilco

Interesting design and looks great. Disappointed to see only CAT6 modem. Perhaps there will be a SKU without modem, so folks can install EC25-AF or something better. Looks like it has push-out/cut-out holes for external antenna. You'd be disappointed with a CAT6 modem but you'd be happy to install ...

RogerWilco

Coming up a month after 3.22 was released... any ETA on when the window resizing will be fixed. It is very annoying when you have a dozen windows open.

RogerWilco

Thanks SiB. I must be retarded or something, I've use a flat screwdriver the identical size as the slot. Yes, I've managed to open the SXT, but after a dozen times of doing this, it is a mangled mess.

RogerWilco

The manual for the SXTR says to use a plastic tool... what do others use to open their SXTR devices without mangling the plastic like metal screwdrivers do?

RogerWilco

Mainly to SiB if you are about... it was mentioned you can improve 700MHz range on the LHGR by inverting it 180º... can you elaborate on this? Any testing you can share?

RogerWilco

After spending the last two weeks doing 6km round-trips to my interent relay, I've noticed several things with my SXTR * when reception is poor, the R11e-LTE is slow and drops packets - EC25 reports similar reception stats but is 10+Mbps faster and doesn't drop packets. * depsite the SXTR having bet...

RogerWilco

Hi.

I know that already.

i'm concerning about a Cat 12 modem to be used with the Mikrotik's routerboards. We have the R11 LTE6...i hope they will develope a Cat.12 as well.

Regards.

Maurizio

Me too - or even Cat. 4 or 6 as long as it has B28 like the Chateau.

RogerWilco

• The new Chateau CAT12
https://mikrotikdownload.s3.eu-west-1.a ... ews_94.pdf

Supported bands?
Will a CAT12 mPCIe modem be planned?

RogerWilco

Is there any reason you can't just use a shifting spanner, fixed wrench or socket wrench?

RogerWilco

Since MWC2020 has been cancelled, does MikroTik still have plans to show a peak at their 5G gear?

RogerWilco

MikroTik LTE units? Yes, all are MIMO.

RogerWilco

You do have a Nanobeam on both ends of the link, right?
I do a similar thing: SXT LTE 2.1km away on a hill that is 250m higher than my house with a pair of SXT Lite2.

SXT-LTE connects to SXT Lite 2 -------> SXT Lite 2 connects to routers WAN port.

RogerWilco

2- Will the carriers take the IMEI? I ask because researching here, it seems like 2 years (ish) ago, there were issues with carriers. I'm really curious to see how much download speeds increase. Is there a number we should expect with it? Speed really depends on the carrier and the tower demand. It...

RogerWilco

1) It is available in the USA and the highest gain product MikroTik currently has available, but may not have the bands you need. See the PDF. 2) Yes, all modems have an IMEI. 3) You can select which bands but I'm not sure if you can set a priority for each band @SiB may chime in with this since he ...

RogerWilco

The gain for 700MHz on the SXT an LHG devices are fine with a negative gain (measured relative to an isotropic radiator) - iPhone 11 is around -4.5 dBi and can still get excellent reception/speeds.

RogerWilco

mikrotik can do that to of course, but with FE port? I dont think so, upgrade your gameplay please!

They only have 100Mbps ports on the SXT and LTE units which are designed for outdoor remote areas -- people like me. I'm not going to be able to get close to the port limit being far from a tower.

RogerWilco

Thanks Mistry7. There is a Pin Oak about 50m away...

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RogerWilco

The photo for the SXTR is not correct. The antenna looks more like the LHGR model.

RogerWilco

I've got a 2.1km P2P link using two SXT Lite2 units (NV2). As you can see from the attached screenshot, the TX/RX for channel 1 is a little crappier than channel 0 for the client. Would this be due to alignment of either the AP or CPE, an 8 year old SXT that is faulty, or a combo? Also, what polaris...

RogerWilco

Hi, I wanted to know is the mobile app for MikroTik open source? If so, where can I find the source code?

Thanks

Of course not.

RogerWilco

Not need to be a rude prick about it.

RogerWilco

I'm not sure what you mean by cheap plastic, but I've had an Ethernet connector come loose off a SXT device. This wasn't due to how it was soldered on, rather me forcing a cable in at a cock-eyed angle with some force. The connector is now about 2mm off the board - device still works.

RogerWilco

Well the product page says it can do this: https://mikrotik.com/product/rbm33g
So does the PDF: https://i.mt.lv/cdn/rb_files/1570517637RBM33g-qg.pdf

RogerWilco

Do you need the modem-init command?
Is the APN correct?

RogerWilco

Ideally you want different channels but both being set to 2 is the only thing that works on quite a lot of the SW modems with PPP. The only real issue is you have to disable the interface before using the Info button or doing AT Commands. Scan never worked for my MC7304 modem. Depends on the ISP I t...

RogerWilco

Not really. You can just write your script to disable interfaces? Not ideal, but would make the LtAP power go down.

RogerWilco

I think the new mounts are rather stupid - it looks cheap to have to cable tie/hose clamp a bit of plastic pipe to get the SXT to attach. You can 3D print or CNC your own adapter to support the good old version. I've attached the zip. I don't take credit for this - I saved it from this forum for fut...

RogerWilco

Not sure if it helps but for the data/info ports on the MC7304 are both 2. You could try that?

RogerWilco

Did you set "Ignore DirectIP modem"? Have the correct data/info port?

RogerWilco

@RogerWilco that is a big panel. Isnt it ? I really like your photo... Can we see inside the box ? Cheers mate. Yeah, quite a large panel for the equipment - the site only gets 1 hour of direct sunlight per day. The rest of the day the panel is covered in shadows from the tree which bring it down q...

RogerWilco

I have a question about the LTE SXT R, the version without any LTE modem. Can any PCI-e Modem be used in it? Such as the Huawei ME909s? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ME909S-821-HUAWEI-FDD-LTE-TDD-Wireless-4G-Module-DC-HSPA-TD-SCDMA-EDGE-GSM-GPRS/153462670675?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item23bb168553:g:...

RogerWilco

IMG_1775.jpg

Here is my tower to get 4G back to the house.
MikroTik SXT LTE
MikroTik SXT Lite2
VictronEnergy 140W panel
VictronEnergy MPPT charger
18aH AGM battery

RogerWilco

I recently called a post with nv3 since mikrotik told me not to use old protocols like nv2 but they didn't tell me what the new one was. Mikrotik neither solves the problem nor says he will do in the future Want some cheese with that wine? Please stop spamming the forum - you had an answer in the N...

RogerWilco

I was using the same gear (in a box in the shed at the moment) - the EC25-AU I had showed up as "Android" with RouterOS and Windows 10, but still worked with the RB912 (was getting around 15Mbps down via Telstra with B1). If it is showing up in the USB list, it should be fine to go - just ...

RogerWilco

Similar thing happened to me - extensive data loss and deauth (2) errors, despite a decent signal.
The only thing that worked was switching to NV2 - zero disconnects since.

RogerWilco

A real example please scampel. If we don't believe it. we are art theory

Is there some reason you refuse to accept a positive experience with MikroTik?
Is there some reason you cannot be civil and not rude to every single member on the forum?

RogerWilco

please tell me a firmware and a protocol that I will do the lab and publish the results Just post your config. How hard is it? Would you contact Microsoft and say "look, Windows 10 isn't working. Can you send me a setup that does so I can compare it to mine?" Of course you wouldn't. Eithe...

RogerWilco

and here ends this forum topic. always the same, any person defends the brand but nobody shows even an antenna speed test to prove it and how not always blame the bad configuration.

You've yet to post your own configuration...

RogerWilco

Nice one. What about one MQS with one ethernet port for POE IN and another ethernet port for POE OUT. The new ethernet port will be only used to get power from the current wire, and also can be good for do not have the device down so much time while configuring it. It will be easier to disconect th...

RogerWilco

Cheers, Mistry7! That did the trick.

RogerWilco

Here is the config for the remote SXT. Configured using QuickSet. Remote SXT done with PTP Bridge AP and the other with PTP Bridge CPE. /interface bridge add name=bridge1 /interface wireless set [ find default-name=wlan1 ] band=2ghz-onlyn country=australia disabled=no \ mode=bridge ssid=NET wireless...

RogerWilco

I know this is a simple question, but I'm struggling with it. SXT LTE (192.168.88.1) with DHCP server (192.168.88.5-192.168.88.254) ---> SXT2 (192.168.88.2) ---> SXT2 (192.168.88.3) ---> Netgear routers WAN port (IP set to dynamic) This all works as expected - internet works fine and you can connect...

RogerWilco

Looking at the PDF (https://i.mt.lv/cdn/rb_files/1556958365wAP-LTE.pdf), it doesn't mention anything fancy. You'd probably have to email support to see for sure.

RogerWilco

According to the specs: https://mikrotik.com/product/RB960PGS-PB 12-57V passive PoE input + 12-57V DC input. If the 24V included power supply is inside a weatherproof box, I can't see that you'd have to much of an issue. 110F is only 43 Celsius and I have no trouble in these temps. -18 is a little c...

RogerWilco

The only information is on these forums or in the Wiki: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Interface/LTE
Scroll down to see an example.

RogerWilco

According to the brochure they are 4 dBi (with u.FL connector). https://i.mt.lv/cdn/rb_files/wAP_ac_LTE-190611101931.pdf Looking at the Quick Quide it looks like you can use your own antennas. https://i.mt.lv/cdn/rb_files/1560237514wAP-ac%20series.pdf MiniPCIe slot usage The device is equipped with ...

RogerWilco

https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Peripherals

You can use LTE with the EC25. See https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Cellular ... _modems_01

MikroTik LTE modules are *far* cheaper than Sierra Wireless.

RogerWilco

A simple forum search would have told you the answer is no - you cannot change the IMEI.
Also, please remove your personal spam link from your posts.

RogerWilco

Not bad if using the inbuilt antenna. I think I'll buy an EP06 modem. Cheers mate!

RogerWilco

Cheers mkx!

RogerWilco

I'm using a MC7304 at the moment. Doesn't support B28 or CA so I'm not getting the best speeds from Telstra. Even with a MIMO antenna. Connecting with B3 (1800Mhz) only. Can you do a quick speedtest.net or fast.com check with the EP06 modem? How far away in the bush are you in QLD? I'm 26km from my ...

RogerWilco

The PDF linked in previous post shows gain pattern in the bottom two charts. The left chart shows gain as function of frequency in low frequency bands and prooves that the dish is mediocre antenna for these frequencies at best (simple dipole antenna would have gain of around 2dBi but in narrow freq...

RogerWilco

Very interesting. What do you think of it? http://www.l-com.com/tabbeditem_mobi.aspx?id=50678 Regards. Not a lot. If it is similar to this antenna which I've already got. It may be my location, but the antenna is quite useless. https://www.telcoantennas.com.au/telco-xpol-mimo-3g-4g-4gx-panel-antenn...

RogerWilco

Nice mate! Finding a modem that works with LTE and not PPP with B28 + Telstra is perfect.
I don't suppose you could tell me where in Australia you got the card and what firmware is on it?

What speeds you getting with the modem?

RogerWilco

Not listed separately, but offered in distribution channel. Grab it if you want... Don't need to at the moment, I've just purchased the version with the modem. Just wondering if there is any more info on the antenna, etc. EDIT: found a PDF with some info: https://www.discomp.cz/download/MikroTik/Da...

RogerWilco

@MikroTik: when will this product be added to the products page?
https://gowifi.co.nz/wireless/rbsxtr.html

RogerWilco

MC7304 running with RB912 in Australia for the last 3 years. No trouble with the modem at all.
Not sure if you'd want to use it for a new system since it is now obsolete. Might be worth picking one up on eBay to save taping pins on the MC74XX series?

RogerWilco

I don't think you'll get many takers. VB has been dead for well over a decade... if you want to use Visual Basic, switch to VB.NET. You can port samples easily from C# if you can find any.

RogerWilco

Been mentioned before, but a modem supporting band 28 for Australia would be ideal. B28 is used by Telstra and covers nearly the entire country.

RogerWilco

According to the 6.45.1 changelog

dot1x - added support for IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control;

RogerWilco

Without seeing the trees,and as long as you can see through in parts, I'd say yes. My link uses to SXT Lite 2 (2.2km) and goes through the foliage of a couple of eucalyptus and wattle trees on one end and through the leaves of two pin oaks on the other.

RogerWilco

https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:I ... gh_Example

RogerWilco

Any number of things. SXT devices are directional, are you pointing it at a tower? iPhone may be using a better band (such as B28). iPhone also supports CA.

RogerWilco

Any word on when the MikroTik MQS Mobile Quick Setup AP device mentioned in the Mum will be out?

RogerWilco

If it isn't listed in that Wiki article, chances are MikroTik haven't tested it. A quick forum search shows this is the only question about the eM680-950.
You'd just have to buy it and see, then send a support output file when it won't work. Not ideal or cheap.

RogerWilco

You only need one antenna connected, the left. The right is for diversity.

RogerWilco

Hi, My questions is the followings: I have an Mkt R11e-LTE in MODEM mode (ip passthrough). The public IP of the LTE is redirected to the MTK RB, as described in the drawing. Since the MKT R11e-LTE is in MODEM mode, I lose its management. ------ MKT R11eLTE (ip passthrough) | | ------ MKT RB (Public...

RogerWilco

Another way that you might call dodgy is to just run a script to poll the temperature monitor in the RB750UP.
Not very accurate since it is measuring PCB temp so you'd need to factor that in.

RogerWilco

Those are not EU or intl. bands.

Half of the world uses bands 1, 3, 8, 20, etc.

Also, I bet you a beer that UL won't even reach 75Mbps.

FCC page doesn't have much info yet. Probably still a few months away from MikroTik telling us what is supports.
Band 28 for Australia would have been nice.

RogerWilco

Mikrotik has announced LTE CAT6 too: https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=146191&hilit=lte+mum No news on the supported bands for Europe/Intl. Also, no word on UL performance and characteristics. I bet MT went for 50Mbps for uplink, in 2019 no less. :( Search for TV7R11ELTE6 using...

RogerWilco

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You have your answer: you can't. Please stop spamming this forum.

RogerWilco

FCC mentions a R11e-LTE6 device. I assume that is Cat6. No idea when that would be released.
Hopefully MikroTik will continue making more modems and SXT devices and get around to updating their Wiki page.

RogerWilco

Any word on what bands this will support and any plans for updated SXT devices?
EDIT: looks like bands B2, B5, B7, B12, B17, B25, B26, B38, B39, B40, B41

RogerWilco

B28 for Australia would be nice.

RogerWilco

I doubt the curvature of the Earth would be a problem over 2km...
It should say the link is not possible, except with a high mast. Not the other way.

RogerWilco

Would you also be able to make it say a link isn't possible instead of saying the link is reliable, but a very high mast is required.
I don't think it is practical to suggest a 200m tall mast...

RogerWilco

Probably a silly question, but the specification PDF says the SXT LTE kit has a 60 degree 9 dBi antenna... is this MIMO like the other SXT devices? LTE category 4 implies 2x2 MIMO. Note that with LTE devices, 2x2 MIMO is realized as dual polarization MIMO (polarization planes shifted by 90 degrees)...

RogerWilco

Probably a silly question, but the specification PDF says the SXT LTE kit has a 60 degree 9 dBi antenna... is this MIMO like the other SXT devices?

RogerWilco

The new LTE Kit models *do* support pass-through: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Peripherals
Can't help with the rest. I'm going to buy a SXT LTE Kit soon to do something similar.

RogerWilco

Using a 24V power supply on a RBM11G My R11e-LTE-US consumes 50ma at peak. Board pulls 60ma idle and 110ma when modem is tx/rx

Thanks mate.

RogerWilco

@MikroTik or anyone who has one of these LTE cards: what is the power consumption like compared to a Sierra Wireless card? The spec sheet is only ONE page so doesn't mention much of anything, whereas the SW spec sheet is 112 pages and very detailed... https://i.mt.lv/routerboard/files/R11e-LTE-18011...

RogerWilco

@MikroTik: all the hardware pages have links to this PDF: https://i.mt.lv/routerboard/files/anten ... 123306.pdf
Which has the estimated distance when choosing hardware for PtP links... problem is, there isn't a PDF for 2.4GHz gear....

RogerWilco

One of the main things for me - and I'm sure I'm not the only one - is the total lack of support for the newer Sierra Wireless MC74xx models. I've got emails dating back 3 years from MikroTik telling me "v7 will support it". Mikrotik trying to support all the 3rd Party LTE modules will be...

RogerWilco

One of the main things for me - and I'm sure I'm not the only one - is the total lack of support for the newer Sierra Wireless MC74xx models. I've got emails dating back 3 years from MikroTik telling me "v7 will support it".

RogerWilco

99% of Australia would be happy if your modems are like the Sierra Wireless MC7430 for the Telstra network (which the MC7430 is certified). Bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B21, B28, B38-B41 It would probably be easier to just support SW modems since they are available world-wide, support a wide...

RogerWilco

Looks like you've just gone off the PDF sheets that state the MAX power and don't have any actual first hand knowledge... the RB912 + LTE modem draws 2-3w in use and as low as <1w when idle. What I said is not "trial and error" as you claim - this is from what I've measured over a 6 year p...

RogerWilco

Panel and Battery size depends on your location and needs... Seriously.. why waste your time answering if you have nothing helpful to add.. I have never said i want to use a panel, in fact i said the exact opposite. @RogerWilco was simply being a helpful forum member and providing info that was act...

RogerWilco

@RogerWilco, Thanks for the feedback. This is a temporary install and will be moved to various locations every week or so. We did look at Solar but decided that with it being in one place for such a short time the installation and removal of a panel woudl be a pain. However for longer installs a so...

RogerWilco

Hello. I have 11 Mikrotik 912 + Sierra MC7304. I too would love to have this to start testing LTE on MC7304. Thank you.

I only have 1 of each, but I'd love to be able to use LTE too.

RogerWilco

My RB912 + 4G mPCIe modem has run from solar for the last 6 years. No problems.
Is it a temporary thing or permanent?

RogerWilco

Until somebody else answers that has the modem, it isn't listed here: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Peripherals

RogerWilco

We didn't have a 2GHz OmniTik. Also we didn't have 2GHz sectors. Nothing has been removed.

Sorry for sort-of hijacking this thread...
@normis: any plans for a new 2.4GHz SXT?

RogerWilco

@normis: any chance you'll use a different mapping company for the "New Wireless Calculator"?
Parts of regional Australia (especially my part) are not at all accurate - whole rivers and mountains are missing and the mountains that are there have zero detail...

RogerWilco

@normis: any chance of a 2.4 GHz version coming soon too?

RogerWilco

The simple ability to use both mPCIe and USB port on the 912 series boards is all I would like.

RogerWilco

Thanks for the reply. I'm interested to know how the ppp serial interface affects upload speeds. The application I am looking at is remote video surveillance access so the 4G upload speed is of interest to me. I'm not sure to be honest. The only speed test I've done without RouterOS was years ago s...

RogerWilco

Sorry to drag this post up but I am looking at a RB912UAG-2HPnD and I am being told that the Sierra MC7304 is unsuitable because it only does ppp and that it needs DirectIP to work with LTE speeds. From what I am reading below the MC7710 can work with DIP ? Can I expect LTE speeds with an MC7710 an...

RogerWilco

PLEASE WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NETMETAL5 1300MW AND NETMETAL 5 2000MW

700mW.

RogerWilco

Product brochures and MS Paint work a treat.

RogerWilco

Yes, I know that, hence I said as much. Still useful as a comparison.

RogerWilco

[admin@AP] > /system resource print uptime: 1w2d1h10s version: 6.39.1 (stable) build-time: May/03/2017 08:17:10 free-memory: 40.9MiB total-memory: 64.0MiB cpu: MIPS 74Kc V4.12 cpu-count: 1 cpu-frequency: 600MHz cpu-load: 10% free-hdd-space: 111.2MiB total-hdd-space: 128.0MiB write-sect-since-reboot...

RogerWilco

You can't get any newer Sierra Wireless modems (apart from MC77xx) to work without a PPP interface. I email MikroTik support every time a new SW modem comes out and the response is always the same: "yes, it works 100% in v7". This really means "no, it only works with PPP and we've go...

RogerWilco

You can't get any newer Sierra Wireless modems (apart from MC77xx) to work without a PPP interface. I email MikroTik support every time a new SW modem comes out and the response is always the same: "yes, it works 100% in v7". This really means "no, it only works with PPP and we've got...

RogerWilco

This problem is caused by the "Secure Negotiate" feature that was added to SMB 3.0 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. This feature depends upon the correct signing of error responses by all SMBv2 servers, including servers that support only protocol versions 2.0 and 2.1. Some third-pa...

RogerWilco

I too would love to have this to start testing LTE on MC7304.

+ 8.8 million for the MC7304.

RogerWilco

@RogerWilco, what speeds are you getting for up and down using the PPP on the 7304?

At the moment with a crappy antenna, 7.5mbps. With antenna properly aligned and MIMO, caps out at about 22-25mbps with PPP.

RogerWilco

I recognize this thread has been dormant for a while but we recently purchased some sierra mc7354b's to use in our RB912UAG-2HPND. We've been able to get working using ppp but the LTE interface is not automatically loading. We're using the most recent firmware (SWI9X15C_05.05.66.00). We are set to ...

RogerWilco

The RB912 does, at least on startup. Haven't heard it beep any other time.

RogerWilco

My ideal hardware would be the 912 series supporting the USB port and mPCIe with LTE modem at the same time.

RogerWilco

I've got the same modem and with PPP connection there is no way without disabling internet 1st.

RogerWilco

Did you try setting "ignore-directip-modem"? I thought the MC8705 was 3G and doesn't support the LTE interface.

RogerWilco

Hello, have a question, is it possible to change IMEI on Mikrotik SXT LTE? it is necessary to refer to Mikrotik as a smartphone.

No, it is illegal to change the IMEI on mobile devices - SXT LTE, phones, modems - everything. You can "repair" them legally though.

RogerWilco

I've got the MC7304 but since no one else has replied yet...

Does it work with PPP?
Why can't you flash "properly"?

RogerWilco

Not sure about the Basebox 2 unit but the 912 does have 128mb storage space.

RogerWilco

I bought an MC7355 6+ months ago to use as a cell modem. Your page claims it will be in v7, but that still hasn't come out yet. When can I expect to be able to use it? It doesn't even show up in the USB list, let alone the "/interface lte" menu. Thanks. I bought MC7304 and I have the same...

RogerWilco

Would ppp prevent me from using LTE?

No, the speed will be capped at about 25Mbps.

kristaps wrote:We have tested MC7455 locally and it works with RouterOS 6.36 in ppp serial mode. In routeros v7 this card will have mbim support.

I don't suppose you've tested the new MC7430 too?

RogerWilco

If you mean choosing the band than that is up to the modem, not MikroTik.

RogerWilco

@savage:I can understand your frustration, but it sounds like you have moved away from being constructive, to ranting. You word that as is if he JUST started to rant mate ;) When I have something that breaks, the 1st thing I do is go to the community forums and list of bunch of stuff that is of no ...

RogerWilco

Would also be useful for DC powered devices that run from solar power (like my 912).

RogerWilco

The RB953GS-5HnT-RP has two SIM slots: http://routerboard.com/RB953GS-5HnT-RP
There doesn't appear to be anything documentation on how to use boards with dual-SIM slots.

RogerWilco

No, I don't think you can with Sierra Wireless modems either.

I don't know what modem MikroTik uses in the SXT LTE device...

RogerWilco

Have you tried disabling LTE and using PPP to see if you can connect to the modem that way? Via the supported hardware list: http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported_Hardware Sierra Wireless MC7710/MC7700 [97] v5.25 and v6.0 If modem uses firmware 3.5 it should be upgraded to 3.5.23.2 firmware releas...

RogerWilco

No idea about the Basebox, sorry.

You can pair USB modems or mPCIe modems to most RouterBoards. I've paired the Sierra Wireless/Netgear 312U and 320U to a RB711 and currently use the 320U and SW MC7304 with the RB912.

RogerWilco

Since SXT LTE only supports band 3 and 7, is there a viable solution for LTE on band 20 (800MHz) ? Can I add LTE USB stick to some of the Mikrotik outdoor devices ? Or, would m-PCIe solution be better ? If yes, with what to proceed ? You can use any support USB modem or mPCIe modem. Just find one t...

RogerWilco

The 312U and the 320U both work.

Have you tried turning off the IP-passthrough stuff and seeing if you can connect with a PPP interface to start with?

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