SIM7600G-H-M2 4G Communication Module Windows Tutorial

This guide provides a detailed tutorial on setting up the SIM7600G-H-M2 4G Communication Module on Windows. Follow installation steps for drivers, learn about NDIS and PPP dial-up connections, utilize AT commands for troubleshooting, and ensure successful network connectivity.

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Installation Diagram

LP Diagram
Note: The Sigma board is used here as an example. After installation, simply power on and boot.

Driver Installation

  • Extract the driver files
    Extract the driver files

  • Open Windows Device Manager and locate the devices as shown below
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Right-click and select "Update Driver", choose "Browse my computer for drivers", navigate to the previously extracted driver folder, select Windows 10, and update each device in sequence.
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  • After the update is complete, restart the computer and open Device Manager. If it displays as shown below, the driver installation was successful.
    driver successful

Network Connection

Typically, when connected to a Windows operating system, once both the hardware and software drivers are properly installed, the device will connect to the network automatically. If the device does not connect automatically, please try one of the following two methods to connect manually.

NDIS Dial-up Connection

The Windows NDIS dial-up procedure is as follows:

Open the SIM7600 AT port and send commands (when using SSCOM to send AT commands, make sure to check the "Append CR+LF" option).

PPP Dial-up Connection

The PPP dial-up procedure is as follows:

Common AT Commands and Troubleshooting

Common AT Commands

Command Description Response
AT AT test command OK
ATE ATE1 enables echo; ATE0 disables echo OK
AT+CGMI Query module manufacturer OK
AT+CGMM Query module model OK
AT+CGSN Query product serial number OK
AT+CSUB Query module version and chipset OK
AT+CGMR Query firmware version serial number OK
AT+IPREX Set module hardware serial port baud rate +IPREX: OK
AT+CRESET Reset module OK
AT+CSQ Query network signal quality; returns signal value +CSQ: 17,99 OK
AT+CPIN? Query SIM card status; returns READY if SIM is recognized +CPIN: READY
AT+COPS? Query current operator; returns operator info after successful registration +COPS: OK
AT+CREG? Query network registration status +CREG: OK
AT+CPSI? Query UE system information
AT+CNMP? Network mode selection: 2: Automatic; 13: GSM only; 38: LTE only; 48: Any mode but LTE OK

For more AT commands, please refer to the AT Command Manual.

Common Issues

  1. Unable to Access the Internet

If you cannot access the internet after powering on, and both NDIS dial-up and PPP dial-up fail, please check the following:

AT+CPIN?        ## Query SIM status
AT+CGDCONT?     ## Query carrier/APN settings
AT+CEREG?       ## Query network registration status
AT+CSQ          ## Query signal quality

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