Hi Guys
I have just bought an RB 411U, and have connected an sierra wireless MC8790 3G PCIe and a SIM card, but is there anyone haveing a guide how to configure it? What should i configure?
I have searched for an turotial, but haven’t found any
///Thomas
some guides:
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Option_Globetrotter_HSDPA_USB_Modem
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Huawei_EVDO
Hi
Yeah but thoose guides are for 3G devices connected via the USB connector, i am working with the MC8790 which is conencted via the mini PCIe, and that seems to give some problems to the RB411U.
First of all the routerboard seems to be very in-responsive when the MC8790 is connected, but this can be because of communication problems.
I have verified the MC8790 on other systems, and here there is not problems.
What i am looking for is information about which channels to use? The MC8790 has 7 channels, and i have managed to do a serial login to channel 4 with 9600 baud, but when i am configuring the ppp-client to use channel 4, it gets action timeout.
Below is my ppp-client configuration
interface ppp-client print
Flags: X - disabled, R - running
0 name="ppp-out1" max-mtu=1500 max-mru=1500 mrru=disabled port=usb2 command-channel=4
data-channel=0 info-channel=0 user="" password="" profile=ppp-3 phone="99**1#"
dial-command="ATDT" modem-init="AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","bredband.tre.dk"" null-modem=no
dial-on-demand=no add-default-route=no use-peer-dns=no allow=pap,chap,mschap1,mschap2
system resource usb print
0 2:1 RB400 EHCI 480 Mbps
1 2:2 Sierra Wireless, Incorporated Mini Card 480 Mbps
2 1:1 RB400 OHCI 12 Mbps
It takes around 2 minutes to print below
[admin@MikroTik] > port print
Flags: I - inactive
0 serial0 1 Serial Console auto
1 usb2 7 PPP 9600
Hi Guys
I managed to solve the MC8790 issues!!
The main issue is the firmware of the MC8790, version 1.x is NOT compatible with RouterOS 3.25, the board get's inresponsive, and pratically impossible to work with, but with MC8790 version 2.x, it's a pleasure to work with!
My working configuration is like this:
[admin@MikroTik] > system resource usb print
0 2:1 RB400 EHCI 480 Mbps
1 2:3 Sierra Wireless, Inco... MC8790 480 Mbps
2 1:1 RB400 OHCI 12 Mbps
[admin@MikroTik] > port print
Flags: I - inactive
0 serial0 1 Serial Console auto
1 usb3 7 PPP 9600
[admin@MikroTik] > interface ppp-client print
Flags: X - disabled, R - running
0 R name="ppp-out1" max-mtu=1500 max-mru=1500 mrru=disabled port=usb3
command-channel=3 data-channel=3 info-channel=0 user="" password=""
profile=ppp-3 phone="99**1#" dial-command="ATDT"
modem-init="AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","bredband.tre.dk"" null-modem=no
dial-on-demand=no add-default-route=no use-peer-dns=no
allow=pap,chap,mschap1,mschap2
Hi,
I’m searching such a solution to send a SMS from a RB411U or RB411UAHR with a PrePay Sim card.
Do you think/know this is possible?
Regards,
Jaap
Sorry,
it could be OT.
I’ve this fw version of MC8790:
Manufacturer: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Model: MC8790
Revision: K1_1_1_9AP C:/WS/FW/K1_1_1_9AP/MSM6290/SRC 2009/03/03 15:24:39
How did you upgrade to version 2?
Thanks
Luca
Ipala;
All firmwares and aplications are here;
I am using firmware version 2.0.7.1B but I can not connect to internet successfully until now , some people advised to use masquerade but no way, It is not working.
I paid more money for ten piece 411U and MC8790 but they are sitting on my desk 
good luck
http://shop.zadako.com/hsdpa_3g_modems/usb/zadacom_3g_plus_hsupa.html
http://www.zadako.sk/download/3G+/MC8790_K2.0-Release7_K2_0_7_12BT_K2_0_7_15AP.zip
how far did you get? does it connect at all? are there any error messages in log?
Normis hi;
I have boards since 1 month;
First I tried 411U boards with HP’s UN2400 ( Qualcaomm Gobi1000) but that 3G module doesn’t support .
after I bought Sierra Wireless MC8790 and it worked, board can attached 3G network and take IP.
There is not any error because there is not any fault. 3G card and 411U can attached 3G network successfuly.
but but but 3G provider is giving same gateway IP with attached IP , can it make problem?
[admin@MikroTik] > ip route pr
Flags: X - disabled, A - active, D - dynamic,
C - connect, S - static, r - rip, b - bgp, o - ospf, m - mme,
B - blackhole, U - unreachable, P - prohibit
# DST-ADDRESS PREF-SRC GATEWAY DISTANCE
0 DS 0.0.0.0/0 188.38.52.220 1
1 ADC 188.38.52.220/32 188.38.52.220 ppp-out1 0
2 ADC 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1 ether1 0
I have masquerade;
[admin@MikroTik] > ip firewall nat pr
Flags: X - disabled, I - invalid, D - dynamic
0 chain=srcnat action=masquerade out-interface=ppp-out1
I send a lot message to forum and answers didn’t solve my problem.
I have Ticket#2010021166000511 as well.
Problem solved, I can connect 3G network and I can surf Internet via RB411U+MC8790 combination.
Problem was add-default-route=yes, don’t enable that in UMTS interface and add manualy route with gatewat=ppp interface as UMTS connection.
Hi,
I have the same problem with unresponsive RB411U that I have just installed a mini-Pcie MC8790 card in. Any solution on this one yet?
br,
bysaRD
Confirming solution. I updated a firmware to 2.0.7x on my mini-PCI adapter and the router is responsive and works perfectly. In order to upgrade the mini-PCIe adapter you need the board or converter to USB and Sierra Wireless software upgrade. (Be sure to upgrade the Sierra Wireless board firmware before upgrading the firmware on the mini-pcie adapter (MC8790). The correct (easiest) procedure would be to contanct your local Sierra Wireless distributor, (because Sierra Wireless firmware and upgrade solutions aren’t free for public (mini-pcie models, USB are)) and let them upgrade it for you.
Good routing!
p.s.
Works with RoS 4.10 and beta5 np.
To any one who’s currently battling this problem and feels like they’re getting nowhere:
I know how you feel. I had battled this issue with the MC8790 for a while. Eventually I engineered myself into Sierra Wireless and got access to their unlocked firmware upgrade exe’s for Windows. They work well with a little netbook that has a mini-PCIe port. However even after moving to 2.0.7 I still had issues with latency and connection. My suggestion? Purchase an MC8700, they’re faster (21mbps as opposed to 7mbps) and easier to work with. I just dropped it into my RB411u and poof it worked.
TL;DR: MC8790 Bad | MC8700 FTW
Hi everyone
I have a question for You @syntaxcollector.
Can you describe how you manage to run the MC8700. I have RB411u + MC8700, and unfortunately when i run I see the modem but no USB2 port for the modem.
Hey guys,
MC8700 is only running on RouterOS5.0 beta version.
Its working perfectly from 4.10 and up, you only need the new firmware 2.x.x.
Hi bysard,
are you taking about 2.X.x on MC8700??
As for as i know, you can’t put 2.x.x on MC8700.
m2mconnectivity:
You are right, my bad, was too quick. I only tested MC8790 and it works ok after firmware upgrade. Although I like miniPCIe solutions in Mikrotik, maybe it’s not a bad idea to check the Globethrotter USB UMTS modems. Very cheap, reliable enough and much lower prices then Sierra Wireless, which is very very overpriced. Atleast in my country.
USB UMTS Globethrotter = cca 20-25€
SW mini PCIe cards = cca 100€+
Anyone have an idea howto upgrade the MC8790? See this topic: http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/upgrading-sierra-mc8790-for-rb411u/43651/1
If it’s an PCI-E model you need a special board to upgrade it. As far as i know it can only be done by the SW representative for a specific country. USB versions have no problems being updated over PC. Correct me pls if i’m wrong.