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WSAL21705 – RM500Q-AE 5G HAT/en

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Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.

Summary

This document describes the technical use of the Waveshare M.2 TO 4G/5G HAT with an RM500Q-AE module for Windows, Raspberry Pi, and Jetson Nano.

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Technical overview

  • The HAT features an M.2 B KEY slot compatible with RM500U-CN, RM500Q-GL, RM500Q-AE, and RM502Q-AE modules.
  • Four antenna connectors are provided for LTE-A/5G signals.
  • Two SIM card slots are present; switching between cards is done via AT command.
  • Power can be supplied via USB 3.1 or externally via USB-C (5V/3A).
  • An onboard cooling fan cools both the Raspberry Pi and the 5G module simultaneously.
  • For Windows, it is recommended to use MBIM mode; avoid RNDIS/ECM in Windows.
  • Under Linux (e.g., Raspberry Pi OS), RNDIS or ECM mode can be used.

Commands and examples – verify before use: 

AT
ATE0
ATE1
AT+CGMI
AT+CGMM
AT+CGSN
AT+CSUB
AT+QGMR
AT+IPR?
AT+CFUN=1,1
AT+QUIMSLOT?
AT+CPIN?
AT+COPS?
AT+CEREG?
AT+C5GREG?
AT+QENG="servingcell"
AT+QNWPREFCFG="mode_pref",AUTO
AT+QCFG="usbnet",1

Notes and version constraints

  • No guarantee that all listed modules are exactly compatible with this HAT – compatibility must be verified per module.
  • Using RNDIS or ECM under Windows may cause driver issues; MBIM is recommended.
  • Certain features such as audio or GNSS are not supported by the RM500Q-AE.
  • Correct configuration depends heavily on the exact version of the module and operating system.

Source and revision record

  • RM500Q-GL 5G HAT - Waveshare Wiki
  • Source revision: 78059
  • Captured: 2026-09-03T03:16:34+00:00
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