Transclusion: IOT-GATE-iMX8: Cellular Modem

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The IOT-GATE-iMX8 / SBC-IOT-iMX8 features an optional cellular modem implemented with a mini-PCIe module. On-board micro-SIM card socket is available.

ModemManager

The ModemManager can be used to log into almost any Internet Service Provider with simple configuration setup.

In the following example:

  • Replace ISP-APN with the APN name of the cellular provider.
root@iot-gate-imx8:~# nmcli connection add type gsm ifname '*' con-name CellularCon apn ISP-APN
  • Connect to the cellular network.
root@iot-gate-imx8:~# nmcli connection up CellularCon
  • Disconnect from the cellular network.
root@iot-gate-imx8:~# nmcli connection down CellularCon