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LTE Modules for ODYSSEY

This wiki will walk you through how to use the LTE module on ODYSSEY-X86 on both Windows and Linux OS. In this example, the LTE module is Quectel EM06-E LTE Cat 6 M.2 Module which is in the M.2 form factor.

On both OS, we will demonstrate how to use the Hotspot feature to enable Wi-Fi availability to convert 4G LTE to Wi-Fi signals making it ODYSSEY-X86 a simple 4G Wi-Fi Router with ease!

Hardware Connection​

  • Connect the LTE module to the M.2 Connector of ODYSSEY-X86:

  • Connect the 4G SIM card to the slot.

  • Connect the Antennas to the LTE module.

Configurations​

The Quectel EM06-E LTE Cat 6 M.2 Module has USB drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux and Android, DFOTA, etc. This makes it very convenient to get started, and without the need of installing drivers.

Windows​

Once connected the LTE module and booted Windows. It should automatically install the USB drivers and ready to use:

Wi-Fi Hotspot under Windows​

Once it's connected to the Internet with the LTE module, you can use the Hotspot feature from Windows to create a Wi-Fi:

note

Make sure that the Intel Network card also has antennas connected on it.

Linux​

For Linux, it is also very simple. Run the broadband configurations:

note
    Ubuntu 18.04 is used for reference.

Choose the Country Region and select your network provider:

Choose your plan (Default):

Confirm details and click apply:

Now, the LTE module is all done and can use to browse Internet!

Wi-Fi Hotspot under Linux​

For Linux, you can also create Wi-Fi Hotspot using the 4G network. This following is ran under ubuntu.

  • Open Network settings in ubuntu, run the following command in terminal:
nm-connection-editor

The following window will appear:

  • Select Wi-Fi as connection type:
  • Configure Wi-Fi settings as follow, make sure that mode is Hotspot:


  • For the Wi-Fi to be identified by other device, you must connect the Wi-Fi by itself. Under Wi-Fi, select Connect To Hidden Network. Choose the network that we just created, and connect.

  • Now, the Wi-Fi is available for connections!

Reference​

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