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venus-os:gx-gsm [2019-10-03 22:57] – [6. Trouble shooting] mvader | venus-os:gx-gsm [2020-06-24 13:53] – [1.4 When to use a mobile router instead] mvader | ||
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===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
- | The GX GSM is an accessory for [[venus-os: | + | ==== 1.1 Product description ==== |
- | It requires a SIM card of the [[https:// | + | The GX GSM is an accessory for [[venus-os: |
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+ | It requires a SIM card of the [[https:// | ||
See also the [[https:// | See also the [[https:// | ||
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- | === Antennas and accessories === | + | ==== 1.2 Antennas and accessories |
GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna: | GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna: | ||
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* GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | * GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM | ||
- | [[venus-os: | + | [[venus-os: |
- | ==== Compatibility ==== | + | ==== 1.3 Compatibility ==== |
The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: | The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os: | ||
The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device. | ||
- | ==== When to use a mobile router instead ==== | ||
- | The GX GSM only provides an internet connection for the [[venus-os: | + | ==== 1.4 When to use a mobile router instead ==== |
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+ | The GX GSM provides an internet connection for the [[venus-os: | ||
For installations where more devices need internet, such as a yacht or RV, consider installing a mobile router instead. [[https:// | For installations where more devices need internet, such as a yacht or RV, consider installing a mobile router instead. [[https:// | ||
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===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ===== 7. Supported Frequencies (2G/3G) ===== | ||
+ | ==== 7.1 Available models & their supported frequency bands ==== | ||
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+ | GSM100100100 - GX GSM 900/2100: | ||
* 2G (GSM/ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
* 3G (UMTS/ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
+ | * The used GSM module is a Simcom SIM5360E. | ||
- | ==== Regional Coverage Information ==== | + | GSM100200100 - GX GSM 850/1900: |
+ | * 2G (GSM/ | ||
+ | * 3G (UMTS/ | ||
+ | * The used GSM module is the Simcom SIM5360A. | ||
+ | * Expected in first stock in 2020 Q3. And only short lived; since its successor, the GX LTE 4G, having 2G/3G and also 4G support is also coming soon. | ||
- | Northern | + | ==== 7.2 Notes regarding regional coverage ==== |
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+ | USA, Mexico, Canada and most of South America: 1900 MHz is the most common frequency for 3G, which is unsupported for the current version of GX GSM. But a second model is coming in 2020, see above. | ||
Australia: The 900MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically provided by Optus. Telstra' | Australia: The 900MHz 3G frequency in remote areas is typically provided by Optus. Telstra' | ||
In case of uncertainty please double-check: | In case of uncertainty please double-check: | ||
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===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ||