Before installing, you must determine the communication port.
The single biggest mistake users make is trying to install LTE HMonitor while their modem is in "HiLink" (web interface) mode. HiLink modems act as routers, hiding the raw diagnostic ports.
File → Save Profile so you don’t have to reconfigure after each LTE HMonitor install on a new PC. lte hmonitor install
Navigate to: Settings → Radio Interface
| Source Type | Setting | When to use | |-------------|---------|--------------| | RTL-SDR | Frequency range (e.g., 700–2700 MHz) | Passive scanning, no SIM required | | Huawei Modem | COM port (e.g., COM3, baud 115200) | Active UE monitoring, requires SIM | | Other AT modem | AT command set (3GPP standardized) | Test with network operator | Before installing, you must determine the communication port
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The installer is straightforward:
During this phase, Windows may ask to install "Huawei Virtual Serial Port" drivers. Approve them.
Go to Settings → Logging and enable "Log all AT commands." This helps with troubleshooting. Navigate to: Settings → Radio Interface | Source
Installing Hmonitor varies slightly depending on your RouterOS version (RouterOS v6 vs. RouterOS v7) and the specific modem. Below is the standard installation procedure.
Prerequisites: