RM520N-GL 5G Router
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Overview
Feature
- Comes with the SIM8200EA-M2 core module, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 platform, supports multi-mode and multi-band connectivity.
- It supports 5G/4G/3G modes for various applications, such as IoT healthcare, smart agriculture, smart cities, and security monitoring networks.
- You can connect to 5G routers via Gigabit Ethernet or WiFi for high-speed 5G internet access.
- It comes with 1 x WAN interface and 4 x LAN ports, featuring 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with MDI/MDIX auto-sensing.
- With 1 x M.2 port and 3x mini PCIe interfaces, it supports customizable hardware and software upgrades.
- It offers versatile RS232/RS485 serial communication with support for TCP/UDP transparent transmission, Modbus, and MQTT modes.
- There are 1 x 4G SIM card slot and 1x 5G SIM card slot that support both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards.
- It includes 16x LED indicators for easy monitoring of module status.
- AT command control is supported (based on 3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005, and V.25TER command sets).
- It integrates multi-constellation dual-frequency positioning systems: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, and QZSS.
- It supports operator private network access, adhering to high-grade data security standards for stable and reliable data transmission.
- It comes with a high-quality metal case, providing protection against electrostatic discharge, surges, rapid electrical pulses, and more.
Parameter
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Operating Frequency Band | |
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Sub-6G(SA) |
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n40, n41,n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 (n79 is only for SIM8202G-M2) |
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Sub-6G(NSA) |
n41, n77, n78, n79 (n79 is only for SIM8202G-M2) |
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LTE-FDD |
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B66/B71 |
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LTE-TDD |
B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48 |
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WCDMA |
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8 |
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GNSS |
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou(Compass), Galileo, QZSS |
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Data Transmission | |
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Sub-6G |
2.4 Gbps (DL) / 500 Mbps (UL) |
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LTE |
1 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL) |
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HSPA |
42 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL) |
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Software Function | |
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Operating System |
Windows/Linux/Android |
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Communication Protocol |
TCP/IP/IPV4/IPV6/Multi-PDP/FTP/FTPS/HTTP/HTTPS/MQTTS/DNS/SSL3.0 |
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SMS |
Support MT, MO, CB, Text, PDU |
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Upgrade Firmware |
Support |
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Hardware Description | |
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SIM Card |
1.8V/3.0V |
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Antenna Connector |
6 × IPEX-4 interface, for 3G/4G/5G/GNSS |
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Power Supply |
5V 3A |
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Application Scenarios | |
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Application Area |
Countries or regions covering 5G Sub-6G bands such as China, the US, Japan, Korea, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas |
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Typical Application |
CPE/Smart Gateway/Drones/Live Video Broadcasting/Telemedicine/Smart Security |
Interface Introduction
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Connector Type | |
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M.2 Interface |
1x connector, comes with 1x SIM8200EA-M2 module by default, supports other 5G modules |
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mini PCIE |
3x connectors, comes with 1x 2.4GHz and 1x 5.8GHz WiFi module, allows connecting one more 4G module |
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WAN |
1x 10 / 100 / 1000M Ethernet, auto-negotiation MDI/MDIX, embedded 1.5KV electromagnetic isolation protection (the WAN RJ45 can be used as LAN RJ45 port, so there could be totally 5x LAN RJ45 port) |
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LAN Port |
4x 10 / 100 / 1000M Ethernet, auto-negotiation MDI/MDIX, embedded 1.5KV electromagnetic isolation protection |
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UART |
1x RS232 + 1x RS485, embedded ESD protection |
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SIM/UIM Card Slot |
drawer SIM card slot, prevents the SIM card from dropping out, embedded 15KV ESD protection |
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Antenna Connector |
SMA standard antenna connector, comes with 6x 5G antennas, and 4x WiFi antennas by default |
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TF Card Slot |
for external storage |
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Power port |
standard power supply interface, supply 12~24V input, embedded power supply phase-reversal protection, and over-voltage protection |
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RESET key |
Press and hold for 5~10s then release and restore the router to the factory setting |
| Indicator | PWR, SYS, 5G, 4G, WAN, LAN, TF, 2.4G, 5.8G status indicators |
About the Speed
Due to the many inconsistencies between real-world and laboratory conditions, it can lead to 5G speeds not being able to maintain a stable 100Mbps as desired. There are several factors to consider:
- Base Station Distance: The closer you are to a 5G base station, the better the signal and the faster the speed.
- Base Station Load: Faster speeds are typically experienced when fewer people are using the same base station. Speeds may slow down during peak hours, such as rush hour.
- Number of Base Stations: Due to the characteristics of the 5G spectrum, it often requires twice as many 5G base stations to cover the same area as 4G, which can affect coverage.
- Carrier Restrictions: It's important to confirm whether your 5G card has been limited by your carrier. You can periodically request your carrier to reset your network.
- Indoor vs. Outdoor Differences: Indoor and outdoor environments can significantly impact signal strength. Building penetration loss and indoor signal reflection can affect speeds indoors.
PS: The current number of base stations may not provide consistent coverage, and speed tests may vary in different locations.
Login
- Insert the SIM card into the SIM-2 card slot (SIM-1 card slot corresponds to the 4G module) -> Install antenna -> Connect the computer and router with a network cable -> Open the browser and input 192.168.8.1 -> Log in interface -> The initial username and password both are "admin".
Summary
The page shows the number of client access, network connection status, network speed and CPU usage:
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- Summary: Display the current basic status of the gateway, mainly connection status and real-time traffic, number of terminals, wireless name channel, CPU memory load;
- Resources: Details of gateway system resources;
- Interface: Details of all network interfaces of the gateway;
- Network: Common network settings, such as 4G network, local network, routing table, port mapping, firewall and other basic network settings;
- Wireless: Wireless SSID settings;
- Station Control: terminal management, Internet access control, access control, traffic management, etc.;
- Application: Various applications, various application software in the gateway will be displayed in this menu item;
- System: Management configuration for the gateway, such as upgrade, configuration management, password management, etc.;
- Debug: Some functions that engineers and technicians need to debug or develop.
Interface
The working status of the network port, operator information, signal value, network type, IP address information and related information of the module are displayed here:
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Note: The interface for selecting the same working mode is different. For details, please refer to the settings in the system settings section. The 5G router mode is selected here.
Network
- Log in to the router -> Network -> 4G/5G network, after successfully connecting to the 5G network, the status is connected successfully, and the network type is NR5G:
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- Network -> turn on 2.4G AP Client -> scan WIFI hotspots -> select available hotspots -> enter password -> apply:
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Wireless
- Wireless -> SSID -> Open WiFi 2.4G -> Apply.
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Station Control
- Station Control -> Station list interface displays the devices and working status information that have been connected to the router:
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- Station access control -> check the corresponding host -> enable Staion Access Control -> add ACL Rule Settings
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4G/5G module terminal
- Debug -> Terminal command line -> 4G/5G module terminal -> Send AT command to debug -> Click close before leave:
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Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS)
DDNS is to map the user's dynamic IP address to a fixed domain name resolution service. Every time the user connects to the network, the Client program will transfer the dynamic IP address of the host through information transmission. It is transmitted to the server program located on the host of the service provider, and the Server program is responsible for providing DNS services and implementing dynamic domain name resolution.
For example, to map the login IP of the 5G router—192.168.8.1 to the domain name of Oray, we can also log in to the router through the computer outside the LAN through the domain name:
- Register Oray -> download client (or Oray console) -> intranet penetration -> apply for HTTP domain name -> fill in intranet host IP (router login IP) and port number (80).
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- Application -> DDNS->Status on -> Select service provider (here select Oray) -> Fill in the mapped domain name, login account, and password of Oray -> click Apply.
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- Internet-connected browsers worldwide -> enter the domain name mapped by Oray -> log in to the router (the effect is equivalent to logging in to 192.168.8.1 in the local area network).
Application
File Sharing
- Application -> File Sharing -> FTP Server -> Status Enabled -> Login Method Select username and password to log in -> Enable writable:
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- When the computer is connected to the 5G router -> open the file manager file or browser -> enter ftp://192.168.8.1:21 -> enter the router shared file directory.
Serial (232)
- Application -> Serial#(232) -> Open Status -> Select data transparent forwarding mode -> Configure baud rate 115200 -> Data center address (set to 120.79.2.0 here, you can build your own TCP server).
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- Application -> Serial#(232) keep-alive packets are sent to the server regularly -> the content is aa(hex) -> the time interval is set to 2 seconds here.
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- Connect the RS232 interface of USB to RS232/485/TTL to the RS232 interface of the router (TXD-RXD, RXD-TXD) -> upload the data sent by the serial port to the server -> send the data from the server to the serial port.
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Note: The RS232 serial port is used as an example here, and the same is true for the RS485 serial port test.
System
Device
- System -> Device -> Modify -> Modify the Device Name yourself;
- Copy from computer -> get time from computer and synchronize with computer time;
- System Reboot -> The device will reboot after confirmation;
- Operation Mode -> LTE/NR Modem -> Select the third LTE/NR gateway mode here (5G module is installed by default on the device, please select a mode that can use the 5G network);
- Language Settings -> You can set "Chinese" or "English" (default is English)";
- Time zone -> select the time zone corresponding to your location;
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Software management
- System->Software Management -> View Version Number -> Firmware Version (4.3.3w-052221) -> Software Update -> Choose -> Select the corresponding firmware version to upgrade.
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Password management
- System -> Software -> New Password -> Repeat New Password -> Modify.
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SSH server
- Open SSH Server -> Open Remote SSH Access -> set the port number to 22 -> Apply.
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- After the SSH server is enabled -> you can log in to the terminal through the SSH tool (xshell here) -> the account password is the same as that used to log in to the router (all are admin here).
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Debug
HE terminal
- Debug -> Terminal command line -> HE terminal -> Send HE command to control the device -> Click close before leaving:
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4G/5G module terminal
- Debug -> Terminal command line -> 4G/5G module terminal -> Send AT command to debug -> Click close before leaving:
Resource
Development Software
FAQ
- Make sure the router has been turned on and enter the corresponding IP (if you have not changed the IP, the default is 192.1686.8.1).
- If you have forgotten the IP address, please press the RESET button for about 30 seconds, after all the indicators light up, restore the factory settings, wait for the router to reboot, and then log in with the default IP address.
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First of all, it is important to learn the difference between the lab data and actual data, in practice, due to the lack of base stations, signal coverage is not good, 5G coverage holes are also more, and the network speed may not necessarily reach the peak. Under normal circumstances, 4G upload speed stabilized at 20-40Mbps, and 5G upload speed stabilized at 100Mbps (the fewer people, closer to the base station the faster the speed).
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