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andyh747
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Lock LTE connection to specific mast?

Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:01 pm

Hi all,

I’m looking for a way to lock the LTE connection to a specific mast if you know the mast details (eNB, operator etc). Is this possible and is there also a way to create a fail over in case that mast you’ve set goes down. Ideally it would be useful to have a lock to a specific mast and if this fails, the modem reverts to auto mode and searches for any available connection.

Any help with commands to enable and disable this function appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Andy
 
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Re: Lock LTE connection to specific mast?

Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:30 pm

For Mikrotik LTE modems: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:I ... _Cell_lock
For others: I not know.

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Re: Lock LTE connection to specific mast?

Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:30 am

Thank you for that link. Very helpful.

However it seems that only works until a reboot. That defeats the reason I need to use it. I want to ensure a cell lock on a reboot due to power cut or similar.

Is there a way to ensure cell lock is saved to the configuration and remains active on reboot?
 
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Re: Lock LTE connection to specific mast?

Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Create a scheduler that runs at startup and "on event" paste the commands that you use to lock the cell.

Reboot and see.

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Re: Lock LTE connection to specific mast?

Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:42 pm

Good suggestion, many thanks.

I'll give that a go.