Quectel modems: in which devices? future plans?

[PeterDedecker]

This interesting reply from @Noah_Helterbrand caught my attention:

Beta Firmware 8.5.2 is out! -- Send us your favourite one from the release notes

Switch Controller I don’t care about. That has the potential at least short term to make the “new” switch management issues worse, which I’ve discussed previously on a thread about the new switches. The one release note I am excited about is 32014: [image] This one has been a VERY long time coming. It’s been a year now since this issue appeared and randomly hard locked or spontaneously rebooted our fleet (and many others) of Balance 310’s repeatedly month after month until the mentioned firm…

In particular the notice about the Quectel modems in the 5GN models being banned in sensitive locations in the US is important.

Is there any overview which modems are used in which devices?

In particular: are they also used in the MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-Q-T-PRM?

And what are the plans for use of Quectel or other modems in future Peplink routers?

[Noah_Helterbrand]

My understanding is that the Quectel’s will no longer be used and they are revising models with NDAA/TAA compliant modems. However this may take some time to release the revised models.

I don’t think your noted model is affected. The Quectel containing units had model numbers with “5GN” while you have the LTEA which is typically uses a Sierra Wireless EM9191 modem.

If you look at your device, then click “engineering data” on the cell connection, it will tell you exactly what make and model of modem it uses.

It would be very nice if Peplink would chime in publicly on this issue, at least for partners, so we can address this properly to our clients.

[PeterDedecker]

Thanks, Noah.

Actually, I don’t have a Transit Duo Pro at my disposal for the moment, but I would like to know which modem it is in advance to purchase

[Alex]

The Transit Duo Pro has two Telit modems inside.

[PeterDedecker]

@Alex Thank you, Alex!

[MarceloBarros]

@PeterDedecker

but I would like to know which modem it is in advance

MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-D-T-PRM (RIP) - Quectel - EM12-G
MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-Q-T-PRM - Telit - LN920A12-WW

[andy.manager]

Why RIP? It’s still active for ordering.

[MarceloBarros]

@andy.manager

Why RIP? It’s still active for ordering.

Sorry… No…

MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-D-T-PRM (RIP)

" Unfortunately, we have run out of the LTEA-D module and so we can no longer offer the MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-D-T-PRM ".

Also…
" Quectel, a global IoT solutions provider, faces an issue in the United States due to being placed on the Department of Defense’s advisory 1260H list, which Quectel denies any link to the Chinese military and plans to contest vigorously, seeking its removal from the list. "

[andy.manager]

I was checked here:

MAX Transit Duo Pro

There are MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-D-T-PRM still under Ordering Information.

Hope Quectel will find solution. latest RM551e-gl x75 engineer samples very fast. Nice to see future x75 quectel based max br1 or br2.

[MarceloBarros]

@andy.manager

There are MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-D-T-PRM still under Ordering Information

" We have the last 3 pcs at our Lithuania warehouse, … "
April/2024.