Recommended LTE modem compatible with Linux?

Posted by RawSlugs@reddit | linuxadmin | View on Reddit | 3 comments

I'm looking for a m.2, pcie or USB LTE (unlocked) modem that's compatible with Linux.

I'm deploying an Ubuntu server in a remote location and would like the LTE connection to be built in, instead of using an external device like the netgear 4g router..

I'm using a "Nuvo 7160/ 7164/ 7166GC Series" device

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MurderShovel@reddit

I’m actually currently working on a similar project for a custom built IOT type device. We’re using the Pantech UML290 USB dongle from Verizon. It works reasonably well and also has connectors for antennas.

The simplest method I found was using NetworkManager to manage the device connection. My reading also points to using wvdial or PPP to connect to the modem. Drivers weren’t an issue, just having something to start and manage the connection.

I’d love to hear what you find out as I’m open to better ways to do it.

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Ruby_Throated_Hummer@reddit

Hey, would this dongle work with raspberry pi? How did you circumvent the driver issues for custom IoT devices when the description says it's for laptops? If you respond after 5 years, you are a GOAT

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MurderShovel@reddit

I don’t see why not. If anything, it’s probably more likely to have support now than I had then. Using NetworkManager worked fine except it didn’t play nice with the WiFi chip we were using. If I wanted the USB cellular dongle, I lost WiFi and just didn’t have the time to work it out.

Not sure exactly what you’re using, but I do believe there is an LTE hat available for the pi that just needs a SIM card. There are also more distros available now that may work better.