Unable to use 4G LTE (Timeout was reached)

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Hello,

I followed the instructions at How to use the 4G extension · clockworkpi/uConsole Wiki · GitHub but I am unable to get past sudo nmcli c up 4gnet as instead of a new interface I get timeout. Also, I am unable to scan other networks (not sure if the command is supposed to work though):

mmcli -m 0 --3gpp-scan
error: couldn't scan networks in the modem: 'Timeout was reached'

Uconsole with LTE module from clockworkpi, cm4, stock antenna (plugged as per assembly manual). Any idea?

Thanks. j

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I took the uConsole outside and it magically started working.

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is the 4g antenna sticker directly on the metal case? I’m going to guess it has the same problem as the wifi one and that kills the signal

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Yes, the manual says to stick it to the case and that is exactly what I did. I read about issues with Wifi but thought 4g/LTE was unaffected.

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Most people don’t use the 4g I think, bought with FOMO and then it sits unused because there are other expansion cards out there now that don’t require paying for a second sim card.

So not as many people reporting those issues, but the physics don’t really change, so I assume it has similar issues

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100% true. Put some plastic between the antenna and the metal case - it got slightly better. Also ordered LTE antenna from Ali.

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Can you share the type of antenna you order, how you mounted it and how it works great at the end ?

Thanks a lot

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there is goto solution for wifi antenna: Replacement wifi antenna - #118 by mex

someone also used two small antennas on both sides for wifi + 4g, but I can’t find the photo

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yep I saw that but it is not related to 4G, enhance my question