Currently there is one type of modem for 4G/LTE validated on our platforms and it is a MiniPCIe module (USB Interface) that works out of the box with UP provided kernels under Ubuntu and Yocto.

For more information about the modem please refer to: Quectel 4G LTE CAT4 Global module EG-25G

Currently there is one 5G modem validated on our platforms. It is an M.2 3052 module (USB3 Interface) and it is compatible with these products from the UP Series:

• UP Squared Pro
• UP Xtreme i11

Due to the current available kernel for UP Squared Pro (5.4 for both Ubuntu and Yocto) it is necessary to add the Fibocom driver in order to enable the modem support.

• Download the latest Fibocom driver from our Downloads Section
• Then follow the steps:

sudo apt install minicom build-essentials dkms

unzip file FIBOCOM_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.0.2.zip

cd Fibocom_QMI_WWAN_Driver_V1.0.2

sudo make

sudo make install

sudo modprobe -r qmi_wwan

sudo modprobe qmi_wwan_f

This new board is supported by Linux Kernels 5.11 or newer, which includes support for the Fibocom FM150 Modems. The modem will work out of the box.

Ubuntu 20.04 release includes an old version of Modem Manager which supports only 4G connectivity. In order to use the 5G functionalities it is required to disable or uninstall Modem Manager and establish a connection using AT commands via serial terminal.

For more information about the modem please refer to: Fibocom 5G Module and Accessories