Set Up 4G Connectivity

This document explains how to set up internet connectivity over 4G on the Edge 2 board running the Debian Linux system. Follow the steps below to download the latest OS image, upgrade the firmware, select the cellular module, and connect to a 4G mobile network.

Steps

Step 1 Download the latest Debian system image

Download the latest Debian system image for Edge 2 (image-release-debian-20220816.img or newer) from the Mixtile website Download Images page.

Step 2 Update the Edge 2 firmware

Follow Upgrade Firmware to upgrade Edge 2 with the Debian system image downloaded in step 1.

Step 3 Select the cellular module

Open a terminal and run the module selection script:

cd /usr/local/bin
./module_select.sh

Follow the prompts to choose the correct modem module.

Step 4. Connect to 4G Network

After Edge 2 restarts, run the dialer script to connect to the mobile network:

cd /etc/init.d
./quectel-CM

Edge 2 will now connect to the internet over the 4G network.