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Template:Networking RUTOS FAQ Band Lock (view source)
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===RUTOS WebUI===
===RUTOS WebUI===
The steps to select and lock LTE bands on Teltonika devices are as follows:
The steps to select and lock LTE bands on Teltonika devices are as follows:
#Open device‘s WebUI and go to '''Network''' -> '''Mobile''' -> '''General'''.
#Open device‘s WebUI and go to '''Network''' → '''Mobile''' → '''General'''.
#If necessary, select the SIM card you want to apply band lock to.
#If necessary, select the SIM card you want to apply band lock to.
#Under the SIM card settings section, select Service mode '''4G (LTE) only''', otherwise, in case no LTE signal and depending on availability, the router will switch to 3G or 2G bands.
#Under the SIM card settings section, select Service mode '''4G (LTE) only''', otherwise, in case of no LTE signal and depending on availability, the router will switch to 3G or 2G service.
#Set the Band selection to '''Manual'''.
#Set the Band selection to '''Manual'''.
#A list of available bands will appear, select your desired band or bands. The list may differ, depending on the module and region the device is made for.
#A list of available bands will appear, select your desired band or bands. The list may differ, depending on the module and region the device is made for.
#Press '''Save & apply''' at the bottom of the page.
#Press '''Save''' at the bottom of the page.
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_v2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_v2.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
You can check if the router established connectivity through your selected band by going to '''Status''' -> '''Network''' -> '''Mobile'''. In the mobile information table provided, there is a line called '''Connected band'''. It shows the band the device is currently connected to, which should also be the band that was chosen manually.
You can check if the router established connectivity through your selected band by going to '''Status''' → '''Network''' → '''Mobile'''. In the mobile information table provided, there is a line called '''Connected band'''. It shows the band the device is currently connected to, which should also be the band that was chosen manually.
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Result_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Result_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
Routers, which have LTE category 6 modems and higher, support a feature called '''Carrier aggregation'''. It allows to combine data streams using more than one frequency band simultaneously into a single pipeline, which results in improved connection speeds. Bands for carrier aggregation can also be selected manually. Please note that, in order for CA to work, both chosen bands must provide acceptable connection parameters.
Routers, which have LTE category 6 modems and higher, support a feature called '''Carrier aggregation'''. It allows to combine data streams, using more than one frequency band simultaneously, into a single pipeline, which results in improved connection speeds. Bands for carrier aggregation can also be selected manually. Please note that, in order for CA to work, both chosen bands must provide acceptable connection parameters.
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CA_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CA_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
In this case, connection details shown in '''Status''' -> '''Network''' -> '''Mobile''' section also display a carrier aggregation status as '''Dual''', indicating that modem has established connectivity between two different frequencies.
In this case, connection details shown in '''Status''' → '''Network''' → '''Mobile''' section also display a carrier aggregation status as '''Dual''', indicating that modem has established connectivity between two different frequencies.
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CA_result_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CA_result_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:LTE_Band_Lock_Config_WebUI_list_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:LTE_Band_Lock_Config_WebUI_list_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
The router the chooses the best available band or bands from the list at the moment and connects to it.
The router the chooses the best available band or bands from the list at the moment and connects to them.
[[File:LTE_Band_Lock_Config_WebUI_list_result_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:LTE_Band_Lock_Config_WebUI_list_result_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
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===AT commands===
===AT commands===
Specific band can be set by simply typing an AT command in the command line. The command is written in the following structure:
Specific band can be set by simply typing an AT command in the command line. The command is written in the following structure:
gsmctl –A AT+QCFG=“band“, [<bandval>,<ltebandval>,<tdsbandval>[,<effect>]]
Where
*'''bandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies WCDMA frequency band. If set to 0, it means not to change the WCDMA frequency band.
*'''bandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies WCDMA frequency band. If set to 0, it means not to change the WCDMA frequency band.
A table of possible '''<bandval>''' values and their meanings.
A table of possible '''<bandval>''' values and their meanings.
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*'''ltebandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies the LTE frequency band. If it is set to 0 or 0x40000000, it means not to change LTE frequency band. (eg.: 0x15=0x1(LTEB1)+0x4(LTE B3)+0x10(LTE B5)).
*'''ltebandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies the LTE frequency band. (eg.: 0x15=0x1(LTE B1)+0x4(LTE B3)+0x10(LTE B5)).
A table of possible ltebandval values and their meanings.
A table of possible '''<ltebandval>''' values and their meanings.
<table class="nd-mantable">
<table class="nd-mantable">
<tr>
<tr>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>0 or 0x40000000</td>
<td>No change</td>
<td>No change</td>
</tr>
</tr>
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*'''tdsbandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies the TD - SCDMA frequency band. If it is set to 0 or 0x40000000, it means not to change TD-SCDMA frequency band.
*'''tdsbandval''' is a hexadecimal value that specifies the TD - SCDMA frequency band.
A table of possible tdsbandval values and their meanings.
A table of possible '''<tdsbandval>''' values and their meanings.
<table class="nd-mantable">
<table class="nd-mantable">
<tr>
<tr>
</tr>
</tr>
<tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>0 or 0x40000000</td>
<td>No change</td>
<td>No change</td>
</tr>
</tr>
<td>0x20</td>
<td>0x20</td>
<td>TDS Band F</td>
<td>TDS Band F</td>
</tr>
</tr>
</table>
</table>
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*'''effect''' states when to take effect.
*'''effect''' states when to take effect.
A table of possible effect values and their meanings.
A table of possible '''<effect>''' values and their meanings.
<table class="nd-mantable">
<table class="nd-mantable">
<tr>
<tr>
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Here is an example command:
Here is an example command:
gsmctl -A AT+QCFG=“band” ,0,44,0,1
gsmctl -A AT+QCFG=“band”, 0, 44, 0, 1
'''gsmctl''' command is specifically used to communicate with the modem module of the router, allowing to control and obtain information vis command line interface. The '''-A''' option means that the following will be an AT command. The “ '''AT+QCFG=“band”'''“ AT command is used for band configuration, in this case, setting specific bands. The meaning of the following numeric values:
'''gsmctl''' command is specifically used to communicate with the modem module of the router, allowing to control and obtain information via command line interface. The '''-A''' option means that the following will be an AT command. The “ '''AT+QCFG=“band”'''“ AT command is used for band configuration, in this case, setting specific bands. The meaning of the following numeric values:
*0 – no change for WCDMA band settings.
*0 – no change for WCDMA band settings.
*44 - 0x4(LTE Band 3)+0x40(LTE Band 7)) = 0x44 – specifies a dual LTE band locking for bands 3 and 7.
*44 - 0x4(LTE Band 3)+0x40(LTE Band 7)) = 0x44 – specifies a dual LTE band locking for bands 3 and 7.
*0 – no changes for tdsbandval.
*0 – no changes for tdsbandval.
*1 – applies new setting immediately.
*1 – applies new settings immediately.
To get information about what LTE band the device is connected to, use this AT command:
To get information about what LTE band the device is connected to, use this AT command:
gsmctl -A AT+QCAINFO?
gsmctl -A AT+QCAINFO?
The outcome of the command in CLI:
The output of the command in CLI:
[[File:Networking_RUTOS_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CLI_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_RUTOS_faq_LTE_Band_Lock_Config_CLI_v1.PNG|border|class=tlt-border]]
https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/LTE_Speed_Discrepancies
https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/LTE_Speed_Discrepancies
As mentioned, the available bands to select from, depends on the Teltonika device used and the region the device is designed for. The specific frequency bands supported by different devices is provided in the website below:
As mentioned, the available bands to select from, depends on the Teltonika device used and the region the device is designed for. The specific frequency bands supported by different devices are provided in the website below:
https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/Frequency_Bands
https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/Frequency_Bands
==External links==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAkjQ6a2qdc - A video tutorial summarizing what Band lock is and how to configure it on Teltonika devices.
