# \#quectel **URL:** https://community.sixfab.com/tag/quectel/39.md [Latest](https://community.sixfab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sixfab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sixfab.com/tags.md) --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 + EG25-G QMI Setup - LTE Works But Tailscale VPN Won't Bind to LTE Interface](https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-eg25-g-qmi-setup-lte-works-but-tailscale-vpn-wont-bind-to-lte-interface/3492)
**Author:** [@telemetryflightservi](https://community.sixfab.com/u/telemetryflightservi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-eg25-g-qmi-setup-lte-works-but-tailscale-vpn-wont-bind-to-lte-interface/3492 "2026-10-26T17:23:33Z")
Hardware: Raspberry Pi 5 Sixfab HAT with Quectel EG25-G modem Kore Super SIM Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie), Kernel 6.12.47+rpt-rpi-2712 Modem Details: Model: Quectel EG25-G IMEI: 868998081647378 Fi… --- ## [No name resolution on Verizon](https://community.sixfab.com/t/no-name-resolution-on-verizon/3590)
**Author:** [@laputa](https://community.sixfab.com/u/laputa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/no-name-resolution-on-verizon/3590 "2026-06-15T02:41:52Z")
Hardware: Module model (e.g. Quectel EC25-A): Raspberry Pi model (Pi 5): Connection method: USB Power supply good System: OS: Raspberry Pi OS SIM & Connectivity: SIM card type (Verizon): APN configured: vswinter… --- ## [Basic installation on a new rpi5 outdated](https://community.sixfab.com/t/basic-installation-on-a-new-rpi5-outdated/3503)
**Author:** [@laputa](https://community.sixfab.com/u/laputa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/basic-installation-on-a-new-rpi5-outdated/3503 "2026-04-06T20:52:01Z")
Hardware: Module model: Quectel EC25-E, Raspberry Pi model: Pi 5, Connection method: USB Power supply 5V/5A System: OS & version: Raspberry Pi OS Kernel version: 6.12.75 rrpi2712 SIM & Connectivity: SIM card type… --- ## [openWRT OS or rpi](https://community.sixfab.com/t/openwrt-os-or-rpi/3502)
**Author:** [@johnames](https://community.sixfab.com/u/johnames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/openwrt-os-or-rpi/3502 "2026-04-04T11:10:59Z")
Hopefully this is easy (common). Just looking to use RPI5 with LTE hat as a drone router. Is there a baseline approach / guide / video that shows how to set this up? Need recommendation on using OpenWPT or RPI OS… Bes… --- ## [Unable to Connect Quectel RM50xQ Modem to 5G Network](https://community.sixfab.com/t/unable-to-connect-quectel-rm50xq-modem-to-5g-network/3375)
**Author:** [@asifazannat0167](https://community.sixfab.com/u/asifazannat0167)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/unable-to-connect-quectel-rm50xq-modem-to-5g-network/3375 "2026-01-19T23:02:32Z")
Hi, I am trying to connect the Quectel RM50xQ modem with the Sixfab 5G Development Kit but cannot establish a connection to the 5G network. I am based in Finland and have tested both DNA and Elisa SIM cards, but the mod… --- ## [5G Hat constant disconnection](https://community.sixfab.com/t/5g-hat-constant-disconnection/3485)
**Author:** [@DDa](https://community.sixfab.com/u/DDa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/5g-hat-constant-disconnection/3485 "2025-12-03T03:01:38Z")
Hello, I’m experiencing a critical issue with the RM502Q-AE modem where it constantly disconnects and reconnects over USB, causing all serial ports (ttyUSB0-3) and the network interface to become unavailable periodica… --- ## [EC25A Firmware and DFOTA package request](https://community.sixfab.com/t/ec25a-firmware-and-dfota-package-request/3057)
**Author:** [@dthom](https://community.sixfab.com/u/dthom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/ec25a-firmware-and-dfota-package-request/3057 "2025-11-13T16:07:41Z")
Can anyone provide me with fresh links to FW images and DFOTA package for the EC25A modem detailed below? Quectel support/forum/download zone has not yielded results. Thank you! esp\> cmd ati Quectel EC25 Revision: … --- ## [Cellular Status Available - Device Offline](https://community.sixfab.com/t/cellular-status-available-device-offline/3469)
**Author:** [@alex.sanders](https://community.sixfab.com/u/alex.sanders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:19am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/cellular-status-available-device-offline/3469 "2025-09-27T07:19:46Z")
Hi, I just wanted to make sure I’m interpreting this correctly. I have a device that was working prior to shipping to a customer, but has not connected to cellular since. Here’s my dashboard: So the device is powered… --- ## [RM502Q-AE Registers Successfully on Windows but not on Raspberry Pi OS](https://community.sixfab.com/t/rm502q-ae-registers-successfully-on-windows-but-not-on-raspberry-pi-os/3441)
**Author:** [@Tornadocraver](https://community.sixfab.com/u/Tornadocraver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 7:03am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/rm502q-ae-registers-successfully-on-windows-but-not-on-raspberry-pi-os/3441 "2025-08-19T07:03:54Z")
Hello there, I have the 5G Modem Kit with the Quectel RM502Q-AE installed on a Raspberry Pi 5 running Raspberry Pi OS. After following the 5G Setup Instructions, I could not get the module to connect to the Internet usi… --- ## [NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano compatability](https://community.sixfab.com/t/nvidia-jetson-orin-nano-compatability/2825)
**Author:** [@fabianzander2](https://community.sixfab.com/u/fabianzander2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/nvidia-jetson-orin-nano-compatability/2825 "2025-07-24T04:21:13Z")
I am just wondering if the Sixfab NVIDA Jetson Nano 4G/LTE Modem Kit is compatible with Jetson Orin nano? I installed the module and noticed that the provided USB bridge was a bit short. Can I just substitute with anothe… --- ## [Quectel RM520N-GL won't connect to data provider](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-rm520n-gl-wont-connect-to-data-provider/3424)
**Author:** [@balau](https://community.sixfab.com/u/balau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-rm520n-gl-wont-connect-to-data-provider/3424 "2025-05-22T09:31:17Z")
Hello, I’ve been working on a project that sends data using a modem via a physical 5 G-capable SIM from Telekom (HU). However, I’ve been running into an issue where the modem won’t connect to the data provider. I have a… --- ## [Data Plan Overage - Fallback?](https://community.sixfab.com/t/data-plan-overage-fallback/3408)
**Author:** [@joe.fitzpatrick](https://community.sixfab.com/u/joe.fitzpatrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/data-plan-overage-fallback/3408 "2025-04-08T14:33:21Z")
What happens when an asset that is on a 10GB/mo plan goes over that amount? Does it fallback to pay as you go? --- ## [Minimum data use when connected EG25 (4G)](https://community.sixfab.com/t/minimum-data-use-when-connected-eg25-4g/3404)
**Author:** [@nick](https://community.sixfab.com/u/nick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/minimum-data-use-when-connected-eg25-4g/3404 "2025-03-21T18:12:45Z")
How much data is consumed by the EG25 with a SixFab SIM to maintain the connection? (We are not using the SixFab Core.) We are doing some testing and have disabled everything that uses data but still see about 100 KB/h… --- ## [EG25-G modem not getting an IPv4 address after connecting to APN=vzwinternet](https://community.sixfab.com/t/eg25-g-modem-not-getting-an-ipv4-address-after-connecting-to-apn-vzwinternet/3380)
**Author:** [@vp1](https://community.sixfab.com/u/vp1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/eg25-g-modem-not-getting-an-ipv4-address-after-connecting-to-apn-vzwinternet/3380 "2025-03-04T22:15:08Z")
I’m using a Quectel EG25-G modem card purchased through SixFab. ‘mmcli -L’ in a CentOS 8 platform shows the card, and it also connects and registers with the Verizon Network. However, I’m only getting an IPv6 address for… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 Cannot get DNS to work with Sixfab LTE Hat](https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-cannot-get-dns-to-work-with-sixfab-lte-hat/2990)
**Author:** [@philbot999](https://community.sixfab.com/u/philbot999)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-cannot-get-dns-to-work-with-sixfab-lte-hat/2990 "2025-02-13T08:51:50Z")
I have a Raspberry Pi 5 with the latest OS build (Kernel 6.6.20+rpt-rpi-2712). I have a Quectel EC25 cellular module hat plugged into the pi using QMI mode. The modem connects successfully to the network and udhcpc assig… --- ## [Sixfab 5G Modem Kit - No cellular service](https://community.sixfab.com/t/sixfab-5g-modem-kit-no-cellular-service/3032)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://community.sixfab.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/sixfab-5g-modem-kit-no-cellular-service/3032 "2025-02-07T09:16:05Z")
Hi, I’m following the Getting Started guide but have had no success establishing a cellular network connection. I’m using a prepaid SIM from Super (Telia) in Estonia. The SIM card is activated and works well on an Andr… --- ## [Following 'Getting Started' guide not working](https://community.sixfab.com/t/following-getting-started-guide-not-working/3297)
**Author:** [@kieranwlc](https://community.sixfab.com/u/kieranwlc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/following-getting-started-guide-not-working/3297 "2025-01-13T15:43:03Z")
Hi, we have purchased this 5G Dev Kit: Sixfab 5G HAT for Raspberry Pi Quectel RM502Q-AE M.2 modem card (optional) However, when following the getting started guide, the device returns ‘ERROR’ when we try to send the A… --- ## [Issues connecting to mint mobile network with quectel eg25-g](https://community.sixfab.com/t/issues-connecting-to-mint-mobile-network-with-quectel-eg25-g/2453)
**Author:** [@dme0309](https://community.sixfab.com/u/dme0309)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/issues-connecting-to-mint-mobile-network-with-quectel-eg25-g/2453 "2024-10-02T21:04:41Z")
hello, so i am pretty much lost… i have been working on trying to get this to work for a couple days. i was able to get the sixfab core sim to work, but i am using a mint mobile sim card (which is based on the tmobile ne… --- ## [IPCP ConfReq Gets No Response](https://community.sixfab.com/t/ipcp-confreq-gets-no-response/3205)
**Author:** [@rgoloski](https://community.sixfab.com/u/rgoloski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:19am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/ipcp-confreq-gets-no-response/3205 "2024-08-27T08:19:54Z")
While trying to start up the PPP network interface, it fails at the IPCP ConfReq step. It’s unclear if this is related to a configuration issue, a network issue, or something else. This is using the Quectel EG25-G mini P… --- ## [Is port forwarding possible on these SIMs?](https://community.sixfab.com/t/is-port-forwarding-possible-on-these-sims/3200)
**Author:** [@DanceElectric](https://community.sixfab.com/u/DanceElectric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/is-port-forwarding-possible-on-these-sims/3200 "2024-08-14T11:52:03Z")
Hi, I recently purchased a Sixfab 4G/LTE Cellular Modem Kit for Raspberry Pi (EG25-G), which had an IoT SIM included. The whole setup connects to the internet fine, but I would like to connect to my Pi from another mac… --- ## [Problems accessing AT Command on Quectel EC25](https://community.sixfab.com/t/problems-accessing-at-command-on-quectel-ec25/3162)
**Author:** [@tomsykes2513](https://community.sixfab.com/u/tomsykes2513)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/problems-accessing-at-command-on-quectel-ec25/3162 "2024-07-04T12:28:51Z")
Hi, I have a Base Hat with a Quectel-EC25 which connects to the network using QMI just fine. However when I attempt to access modem stats using AT commands I get timeouts: My command: atcom --port /dev/ttyUSB2 AT+CSQ … --- ## [Building a raspberry phone](https://community.sixfab.com/t/building-a-raspberry-phone/3121)
**Author:** [@carter](https://community.sixfab.com/u/carter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/building-a-raspberry-phone/3121 "2024-06-26T18:26:44Z")
I am hoping to build a computer for work that can also replace my cell phone. I was 100% going to get the Sixfab HAT until I read that it requires GPIO pins AND USB connection for full functionality. Using my PCIe slot f… --- ## [AT+CREG? always shows the device is roaming](https://community.sixfab.com/t/at-creg-always-shows-the-device-is-roaming/3086)
**Author:** [@yurtkuran](https://community.sixfab.com/u/yurtkuran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/at-creg-always-shows-the-device-is-roaming/3086 "2024-06-25T11:00:45Z")
AT+CREG? response always show roaming, is this correct? at+creg? +CREG: 1,5 --- ## [If the modem communicates through USB cable, whats the advantage of putting it on a HAT?](https://community.sixfab.com/t/if-the-modem-communicates-through-usb-cable-whats-the-advantage-of-putting-it-on-a-hat/2437)
**Author:** [@jlau](https://community.sixfab.com/u/jlau)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/if-the-modem-communicates-through-usb-cable-whats-the-advantage-of-putting-it-on-a-hat/2437 "2024-06-24T23:29:56Z")
I was just wondering, after everything is said and done, what is the upside of the GPIO connection if everything is running through USB cable? --- ## [Bridge routing is not working with Sixfab LTE modem](https://community.sixfab.com/t/bridge-routing-is-not-working-with-sixfab-lte-modem/2987)
**Author:** [@perussell0815](https://community.sixfab.com/u/perussell0815)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/bridge-routing-is-not-working-with-sixfab-lte-modem/2987 "2024-06-12T11:20:31Z")
After installing the Sixfab LTE Quectel modem package on a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8GB RAM, it has been observed that all networks created outside of the Sixfab interface do not allow any routing between networks. Here are t… --- ## [Sixfab jumpstart 5g](https://community.sixfab.com/t/sixfab-jumpstart-5g/3035)
**Author:** [@swvalenti](https://community.sixfab.com/u/swvalenti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/sixfab-jumpstart-5g/3035 "2024-05-24T05:49:04Z")
Trying to register device on ATT Firstnet but it will not register. I see that it can be done but need some help on doing that please. Thanks! --- ## [Cannot send qmicli commands after installing libqmi-utils udhcpc](https://community.sixfab.com/t/cannot-send-qmicli-commands-after-installing-libqmi-utils-udhcpc/1774)
**Author:** [@simondpalmer](https://community.sixfab.com/u/simondpalmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/cannot-send-qmicli-commands-after-installing-libqmi-utils-udhcpc/1774 "2024-05-22T20:42:37Z")
Hi I am trying to connect to the internet with my Twillio Super SIM to my Quectel UC20-G which is on a SixFab Base Hat. It seems to be going successfully but after installing sudo apt update && sudo apt install libqmi-u… --- ## [My modem went off-line 8 hours ago for no reason](https://community.sixfab.com/t/my-modem-went-off-line-8-hours-ago-for-no-reason/3025)
**Author:** [@developer](https://community.sixfab.com/u/developer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/my-modem-went-off-line-8-hours-ago-for-no-reason/3025 "2024-05-17T16:05:58Z")
Dear all, I am using Quectel EG25-G with Sixfab SIM, and 8 hours ago my modem went off-line but I don’t know why and I don’t know how to troubleshoot this. OpenWrt is showing that I received an IP address but there is n… --- ## [Quectel EG25-G disconnecting intermittently with Ubuntu 22.04 on Pi CM4](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-eg25-g-disconnecting-intermittently-with-ubuntu-22-04-on-pi-cm4/3028)
**Author:** [@fse5947](https://community.sixfab.com/u/fse5947)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-eg25-g-disconnecting-intermittently-with-ubuntu-22-04-on-pi-cm4/3028 "2024-05-16T19:56:35Z")
Hello, I followed the setup here: Getting Started to get the Sixfab 3G-4G/LTE Base HAT set on my Ubuntu 22.04 system. After following the setup the usb device shows up and I can communicate with the Quectel module with… --- ## [Quectel EM120K-GL GPS function not working on Raspberry Pi 4](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-em120k-gl-gps-function-not-working-on-raspberry-pi-4/2992)
**Author:** [@superser.s](https://community.sixfab.com/u/superser.s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.sixfab.com/t/quectel-em120k-gl-gps-function-not-working-on-raspberry-pi-4/2992 "2024-04-02T15:27:47Z")
Hi, I have successfully made my quectel modem work with a raspberrypi 4 using rasp os or balena os. The problem I have is when I try to make the GPS work. When the HAT is connected to a windows machine (powered via USB)… [Next page](https://community.sixfab.com/tag/quectel/39.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=quectel)