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--- venus-os:gx-gsm [2021-05-27 11:39] – guystewart
+++ venus-os:gx-gsm [2022-01-06 11:35] – mvader
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-==== 1.2 Antennas and accessories ====
+==== 1.2 Warning: maybe use the GX LTE 4G instead ====
+The product described in this manual, is being succeeded with the newer [[https://www.victronenergy.nl/accessories/gx-lte-4g|GX LTE 4G]] modem.
+The GX GSM works only with 2G and 3G networks, which are -slowly- being shut down in various countries. Hence, depending on the location of installation, the GX LTE 4G can be a more future proof solution.
+==== 1.4 Antennas and accessories ====
 GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna:
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 [[venus-os:gx-gsm#accessory_antennas|See bottom of this manual for photos and specs of both antennas.]]
-==== 1.3 Compatibility ====
+==== 1.5 GX Compatibility ====
 The GX GSM can be used with any of the [[venus-os:start|GX Devices]].
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 The GX GSM requires Venus OS v2.22 or newer to be installed on the GX Device.
-==== 1.4 When to use a mobile router instead ====
+==== 1.6 When to use a mobile router instead ====
 The GX GSM provides an internet connection for the [[venus-os:start|GX-device]] only. There is no option to share the internet to laptops, phones, or other devices.
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 **Automatic recovery when disconnected**
-When installing the GX GSM, or GX 4G LTE in an area that you expect continous internet coverage, you should enable the "Reboot device when no contact" option in the VRM menu of the GX device. This will reboot the GX device and GX GSM when the internet connection is no longer detected, such as if the modem loses cellular connection and does not reconnect.
+When installing the GX GSM, or GX 4G LTE in an area that you expect continuous internet coverage, you should enable the "Reboot device when no contact" option in the VRM menu of the GX device. This will automatically reboot the GX device, as well as power cycle the GX GSM, when the transmission of data to VRM has failed for the configured time.
-Enabling this setting will eliminate the need to manually power cycle the modem if required, as if it stops working for any reason, the GX will reboot and that should in most cases resolve the issue.
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-Note if you are leaving internet service coverage areas (such as an RV on the move, or a boat leaving dock to go to sea) then you should DISABLE this setting, so that your GX is not rebooting itself for no reason.
+Note that if you are leaving internet service coverage areas (such as an RV on the move, or a boat leaving dock to go to sea) then it is recommend to disable this setting, so that your GX is not rebooting itself for no reason. Or set it, for example, to a two hour time-out. And accept a reboot every two hours when underway.