Created on
10-14-2024
05:54 AM
Edited on
04-08-2025
08:38 AM
By
Stephen_G
Description | This article describes how to resolve intermittent disconnection of the LTE modem on FottiGate-3G4G devices with Sierra Modem. Especially with Sierra modem EM75xx. |
Scope | FortiGate-3G4G 40F, 60F, 70F. |
Solution |
In the crash log, the WWAN interface may be brought up and down by the LTED process, with logs like the following generated for the LTE modem:
1821: 2024-10-11 12:36:11 Interface wwan is brought down. process_id=226, process_name="lted"
However, the signal information is good for the LTE connection.
Furthermore, the reset counter will increase in the LTE status. diagnose test application lted 5
The modem reset when the signal quality is bad for a while. The modem also does not switch to a better tower within range and sticks to the bad LTE tower. To overcome this issue, exclude LTE band B3 from the modem, as it appears to be happening when connected primarily to this band. Use the following commands to exclude them: config system lte-modem set band-restrictions "0000000000000000-00000100130818DB" end
Important Note: Before restricting the band, verify if the modem has a supported version of firmware and other parameters checks by checking the output of the commands, as per Technical Tip: Troubleshooting 5G SIM cards and LTE modem issues.
Also, as of v7.2.x and above, the LTE configuration is available in the GUI: see Display LTE modem configuration on GUI. It is better to perform the change during off-Business/Maintenance hours to make sure it is not connected to this particular band being excluded in the above command.
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