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Has anyone found a LTE-M modem that can be used with a CerboGX? I looked at the Global Link 520 and its an odd critter, extremely limited use cases and almost no functionality based on what their data sheet says, not even GPS. I looked at the GX-LTE-A but its sheet says nothing about LTE-M. AT&T is selling LTE-M unlimited data plans for $30 a Year. (not a month) so that is a compelling option for updating VRM from a CerboGX. -Bill
Hi @bigbillsd, the Global Link 520 is not a general purpose LTE modem. It is a specialised device designed to be part of the IoT (internet of things) model within the mobile networks. This uses a very different part of a mobile network for communication, LTE Cat-M1. It is not an old critter and is not designed to be used with the Cerbo, but direct with a device that has a physical VE.Direct port, and work anywhere in the world.
I am surprised you are looking to hook the Cerbo to an LTE-M IoT network. There are constraints imposed on IoT networks and not designed for normal internet use.
The GX-LTE-A will work on channels 2, 4 and 6 which cover most of the major frequencies and works fine with the Cerbo.
Yup, like I wrote that 520 is an odd device, not an old device. I have seen nothing that shows that an LTE-M1 modem wouldn't work for a Cerbo implementation. And with an AT&T Unlimited M1 account for $30 a "year" I bet it would work just fine to keep VRM updated. Probably be a bit slow for Remote Console, but better than nothing I would bet. That GL520 takes the place of a cerbo but with only a couple VE Direct connections, it just seems like it should have had more VE direct connections for the price. -Bill
