Apal Tributo 5G Dongle wifi User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Apal
Table of Contents
Apal Tributo 5G Dongle wifi
Foreword
Introduction
This document describes the APAL® Tributo 5G Dongle product detail specification and user manual. It helps you quickly retrieve product specifications, electrical, product functions and product usage details.
Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating with 5G Dongle. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, APAL assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions.
- Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a hands free kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.
- Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communication systems. If the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft.
- Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in hospitals, clinics or other healthcare facilities.
- Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with unpaid bills or with an invalid (U) SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
- The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.
- In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.
Device information
Tributo 5G Dongle embedded with COMPAL® 5G RXM-G1 Module is a highly integrated 5G NR FR1 wireless communication module that adopts standard USB 3.1 type-C interface as the dongle device and backward supports with LTE/WCDMA system. It is applicable to most broadband communication networks of the mobile operator across the world.
Specification
Platform| QCT SDX55 Cortex-A7 up to 1.5 GHz
Memory| 4Gb NAND Flash (ONFI) with 4Gb LPDDR4X(1.8GHz) MCP
Operating Band| TW| 5G : n1, n3, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n78, n79
4G : B1, B3, B7, B8, B28, B38, B41
3G : B1, B8
JP| 5G : n77,n78, n79
4G : B1, B3, B8, B18, B19, B26, B28, B41, B42
3G : B1,B8, B9, B19
EU| 5G : n1, n3, n20, n28, n78
4G : B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B46
3G : B1,B2,B4,B5,B8
NA| 5G : n2, n5, n41, n66, n71
4G : B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B41, B46, B48, B66, B71
3G : B2,B4,B5,B8
Network option| SA| Option 2
NSA| Option 3x/3a
Downlink| LTE| LTE CAT 16
5G sub-6| 1CC; Max BW 100MHz; MIMO 4×4
Uplink| LTE| LTE CAT 13
5G sub-6| 1CC; Max BW 100MHz; MIMO 2×2
Carrier
aggregation
| ULCA, DLCA and EN-DC
SRS antenna
switching
| n77/n78/n79 : 1T2R(NSA) + 2T4R(SA)
Power Supply| 5V ±5%
Temperature| Operating temperature[1]:-10°C ～+50°C
Storage temperature: -40°C ～+85°C
Physical characteristics| Interface: USB Type C, Nano-Sim
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Dimension: 87.5 x 38.9 x 21 mm
Weight: 75g
Software
Driver| Microsoft Windows 10, Mac, 10.15, Ubuntu14.04, Linux 3.13 and later
AT commands| 3GPP TS 27.007 and 27.005
Device ID & IO Positions
Device LED Status
Tributo Dongle have 2 LEDs for below connection situations shows by tow.
| Situations | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|
| Power On | Keep On | Off |
| Search Network | Slow Flash | Off |
| Connected | OFF, Network |
connected
| Keep On
Data transmit| Off| Slow Flash
Data transmit > 200Mbps| Off| Fast Flash
Firmware update| Keep On| Flashing
Error| Keep On| Keep On
Connectivity
Tributo Dongle use USB 3.1 Type C to Type C cable to link dongle & various
host. Need to use the certificated cable in box to retrieve the best
performance.
Host OS by Windows
Windows UI & Setting
Tributo Dongle will boot and register to network automatically after connect to host. You can check the network status by click “internet access” icon.
In the Network & Internet Settings, you can see the overview of network status.
If you want to add a new APN profile, click “Add an APN” and enter profile data. Remember to “Save” when finished input.
Firmware update
You can use “Windows Update” to find latest firmware for update.
Or manually find fota package from https://www.apaltec.com/support/ and
follow SOP below.
Find your dongle firmware
Open command prompt by typing cmd in the search window and open as
administrator mode 
Download fota package
You can find firmware update driver package from
https://www.apaltec.com/support/
e.g. latest firmware is v358, just find v356 to v358 0R09 firmware update
driver package. Download and unzip it to local directory.
Setup firmware update driver package
Open Device Manager, click “View” to select “Devices by type”and click
“Show hidden devices” 
Select “Let me pick from a list of available driver on my computer”.
Host OS by Linux
Dongle will boot and register to network automatically after connect to host.
You can see “Connection Established” after dongle boot up and see the
connection detail by checking “Connection Information”. 
Configuration Utility
For connection management, we provide a WEB based configuration utility for
users to customize connection configuration.
To access the configuration utility, open a web browser (such as Internet
Explorer) and enter the IP address of the router, which is 192.168.225.1 by
default.
Once you have reached the configuration utility through your web browser, you
will need to log in. Enter admin as the username, and then enter the password.
By default, the password is admin.
Click Login to continue
APN Settings
APN: Enter your service provider’s APN.
User Name/Password: Enter the username and password provided by your service
provider. PDP Type: Select PDP type (IPV4/IPV6/IPV4 & IPV6) that provided by
your service provider.
SIM PIN Setting
Enter SIM PIN code if your SIM is protected by PIN code You can Disable SIM
PIN Lock if you don’t need this feature
WWAN Settings
Airplane Mode: Move the toggle to enable airplane mode.
Preference Networks: Select network type (3G/4G/5G) combination that you
prefer to use.
NAT Settings
Firmware Upgrade
- Current Version: Current Firmware version.
- Upgrade From Local:Select a firmware update package from local.
- Upgrade From Network: Checking server if there is new Firmware to upgrade. It will start to upgrade Firmware if there has a new version.
During firmware update, you can find red led on and green led blinking.
Host OS by Mac OS
Tributo Dongle will boot and register to network automatically after
connect to host. You can see connection detail by checking “Network”, and
check network configuration on “Advance”.
