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Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:48 pm

As the subject indicates, we are looking for an update on compatibility of the "LTE" interface for a Verizon USB730L USB MODEM. This is the next generation of the U720L and we are thinking it probably just needs to be "activated" in the MikroTik firmware. We have sent a supout.rif file to support but have not heard back.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:01 pm

This is a dump of a working USB620L:
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And this is a non-working USB730L:
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I am assuming that the device ID just needs to be "enabled" in order to make the LTE modem show up as a device. Is this correct?

We have tried emailing support@mikrotik.com but have not received a response. Can someone advise?
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:13 pm

I am pleased to say that we are in receipt of a test build (6.41rc6) which is able to bring up the 730L LTE modem.

Here is the USB device info:
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And here is the working LTE interface:
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Thank you very much to Mikrotik support!
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:17 am

Does the 730 interface reboot frequently for you?
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:36 am

Does the 730 interface reboot frequently for you?
We've never had a reboot that I can find in logs or am aware of, with 6 in production at this time. However, half of the included micro-USB to USB adapters we've received with the CCR's were dead on arrival. I'd recommend trying a different USB cable as a starting point.

A LONG time ago, on a PPP cellular connection, we found Verizon was "rebooting" the card under high data usage. Haven't seen that in years though.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:57 pm

With the hAP AC & Hex3, it's a full-size USB port but the interface goes link down every 60 seconds.
It doesn't lose power as the lights are green.
I am assuming you set DHCP Client on the Interface right?
When I connect it to my PC it never goes down.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:42 pm

With the hAP AC & Hex3, it's a full-size USB port but the interface goes link down every 60 seconds.
It doesn't lose power as the lights are green.
I see.
I am assuming you set DHCP Client on the Interface right?
When I connect it to my PC it never goes down.
This is probably a stupid question, but do you have "auto connect" enabled on the device? There is a web interface on the 730 that you can access via plugging it into your PC. I think the URL is http://myusb or http://my.usb when you are connected via the 730. Auto-connect is an option you can set in the web browser.

Not sure what to tell you otherwise. Is Verizon your carrier? Signal levels OK?
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:04 pm

I have auto-connect set and the signal levels are great. So this is interesting.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:33 am

I got a error message that says unknown modem at the same time the connection drops. Have you still on RC6 ?
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:31 pm

Have you still on RC6 ?
It looks like we're operating 6.41rc28. The modem stays online well from what we can tell current uptime on the LTE interface is 3 days.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:40 am

logerror.png
That's what I get in the logs every time it goes down.
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:17 pm

Still the same issue with 6.41rc38
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:43 pm

I'm having the same issue. Bumping to see if anyone found a resolution. Attached is a screeshot of my logs, RB 6.41, Hex PoE, USB750 Modem
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Thu May 31, 2018 6:06 am

Hello, can anyone update this post with their latest results? 6.42.3 is out now, does this device work well with the latest stable release? We're having major issues with our ISP dragging their feet in migrating our Internet uplink circuit to a new office location. So, if the 730L is proven to work, this would be an excellent solution for us to use while our ISP get their act together.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon Jun 11, 2018 4:22 pm

We are having the same issue the lte interface drops about 60 seconds even on the latest release.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:36 am

Any updates on this? I am having the same issue. - Thanks
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:49 pm

Having the same problem with the 730L disconnecting and rebooting after a minute.
Hex POE running 6.43rc44
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:08 pm

Hi,
i am using a RB951G-2HnD firmware 6.42.7 with a Verizon USB370L,
The device is NOT showing up as an LTE interface. it is showing up as a disabled ppp interface. Device ID under usb is showing as 0x9031.
any ideas?

tx!
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon May 04, 2020 4:52 am

Did anything ever happen with this?
I'm looking for a device to use as a backup Internet connection.
Verizon hands-down has the best coverage here...
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Mon May 04, 2020 5:05 am

Did anything ever happen with this?
Unfortunately the USB modems were always flaky. Never narrowed down precisely why.

Verizon hands-down has the best coverage here...
Good news, though. You can take an activated Verizon SIM card and pop it in one of these SXT LTE kit-US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D6MGY7K/

That SXT LTE kit will provide fantastic 4G LTE service in the US on Verizon's network. Bonus that it's not flaky AT ALL like the USB modems were.
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:09 pm

Having issues getting the Verizon sim to register, goes to "denied" using APN "internet" which is default. The sim is active and works fine in a jet pack or netgear router from Verizon. Any ideas. Maybe wrong APN? The sim was activated using the imei of the mikrotik, is this a mistake?

Device = SXT LTE kit
Ros = Current version 6.47.1

APN = "vzwinternet" worked one time, did not come up after reboot
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:57 am

Know this is an old post but wondering if anyone has found a resolution. Just received a new HAP AC and am using the USB 730L modem as well. USB power doesn't seem to be the issue. As mentioned earlier in this post, all the expected LEDS remain lit. The lte1 interface disappears about every 30 seconds and then comes back. When the interface was present, I configured the static ip address to see rather than having it rely on DHCP. When the interface would go down, the address would just go inactive and the default route would go away. I am on 6.48.1. Suggestions?
 
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Re: Compatibility with 4G LTE Global USB Modem USB730L

Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:21 pm

Try RouterOS v7 who is beta and report that to support@mikrotik.com because only this team can add new support of new devices.

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