Hi everyone! The previous weekend, I had the opportunity to test the Banana PI R3 Mini in a practical scenario, one of the most common uses for this device. The setup consists of a TIM 5G SIM and a Quectel RM502Q-GL module based on a Snapdragon X55, which supports the 5G SA/NSA standard. During the tests, the module automatically connected to the following bands: B7+B3+B1+N78 (LTE+NR).
To maximize the signal and fully test the performance of the 5G module, I conducted the tests on my rooftop, where the signal was significantly stronger compared to indoors. I want to emphasize that similar performance can be achieved indoors; however, this can affect the upload, as it requires a good signal.
The BTS in question was located about 1 km away, and although the Quectel module can support higher speeds on the N78 band, the tests indicated that the BTS had a backhaul limited to 1 Gbps.
Overall, this configuration met my expectations, providing and high-performance . Additionally, thanks to the versatility of the Banana PI R3 Mini, which supports NAT & Wi-Fi offloading, it’s possible to upgrade the module with newer versions to achieve even higher speeds.
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