RB800 support for 3G modems

Hardware MikroTik hardware general
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Hi everyone,

I have a RB800 and i use a miniPCI to miniPCIe expansion card with a USIM mountable slot, which allows connecting a 3G modem. Whenever i connect the expansion card to an RB800 it powers on but the RB800 doesn’t detect the Sierra Airprime 3G modem. I am wondering if it is a USB support issue, or 3G drivers missing from the wireless package for RB800.

I would appreciate anybody’s insight as to why i am unable to connect to 3G using the same. The expansion slot works fine with RB411U boards. I have tried using it on another RB800 board as well but still have the same results.

Cheers,
Thanks in advance

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This type of question, regarding internal drivers, would be best sent to support@mikrotik.com. They are the only one’s that know for sure what drivers are included with which software.

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Cheers thanks…will do that…:slight_smile:

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RB800 minipci-e slot is not used for 3G cards. It is used only for wireless cards, such as Atheros chipset wireless cards.

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But would 3G cards with onboard SIM connector (Like some Novatel cards have) work on a RB800,
or is there no USB functionality implemented on the miniPCI-e slot?

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there is no USB functionality implemented on the RB800 board

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That explains it then. Thanks!

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I know this topic is damn old but I would like to ask here rather than make a new one, since brief history is here.

And know the question follows: are there any chages about USB support in RB800?

It would be nice to attach 3G USB modem as backup channel over Mini PCI-E USB controller.