5G DONGLE Expansion Board
5G M.2 to USB 3.2 Port
Supports SIMCom / Quectel / Fibocom Mainstream 5G M.2 Modules
Compatible With 3042 / 3052 Packages

Features
- Supports 5G modules with M.2 (NGFF) Key B interface, compatible with mainstream 5G modules from brands such as SIMCom, Quectel, and Fibocom
- Supports 5G modules in 3042 / 3052 packages such as SIM82XX, RM5XX and FM650XX series
- Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for connecting to Raspberry Pi or PC for 5G networking, firmware updating, and external power supply input
- Built-in UART communication interface for data transmission and other functions with some modules
- Onboard 4-ch IPEX 4 to SMA antenna connector for direct mounting of antennas
- Onboard voltage translator circuit, supports 5 ~ 12V power supply via DC 3.5mm jack, or 5V / 2A power supply via USB 3.2 port
- Onboard 1-ch standard SIM card slot, 1-ch eSIM card slot in QFN-8 (5x6) package, dual card single standby, switchable via AT command
- Onboard power supply and network indicators for checking working status of the module and 5G debugging
- Aluminum alloy enclosure with oxidation dull-polish surface, CNC process opening, solid and durable, desktop or wall-mount support
Compatible 5G Modules
MODEL | SIM8202G-M2 | SIM8262E-M2 | SIM8262A-M2 | RM520N-GL | RM530N-GL |
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5G STANDARD | 3GPP R15 | 3GPP R16 | |||
APPLICABLE REGIONS | except Americas | Americas | Global | ||
CHIP | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 | |||
FREQUENCY BAND | |||||
SUB-6G | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n79 | n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n30, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | 5G NR NSA: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | |
5G NR SA: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | |||||
LTE-FDD | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71 | B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32 | B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B66, B71 | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71 | |
LTE-TDD | B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48 | B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43 | B41, B46, B48 | B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48 | |
LAA | - | B46 | |||
WCDMA | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8 | B1, B5, B8 | B2, B4, B5 | B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19 | |
GNSS | Supports GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou(Compass) / Galileo / QZSS | ||||
DATA RATE | |||||
SUB-6G | 2.4Gbps (DL) / 500Mbps (UL) | 5G NR SA: 2.4Gbps (DL) / 900Mbps (UL) | |||
5G NR NSA: 3.4Gbps (DL) / 550Mbps (UL) | |||||
LTE | 1.0Gbps (DL) / 200Mbps (UL) | 1.6Gbps (DL) / 200Mbps (UL) | |||
UMTS | 42Mbps (DL) / 5.76Mbps (UL) | ||||
DIMENSIONS | 42.0 × 30.0 × 2.3mm | 52.0 × 30.0 × 2.3mm | |||
Note: 5G module is optonal. This table only lists some supported models after actual testing, and the pin compatibility should be tested if used with other models. |
Multiple Size Compatible
Supports 3042 / 3052 Packages

Connection Examples
Connect To Windows PCs, Raspberry Pi Motherboards
And Jetson Nano Series Motherboards Via USB Port For 5G Networking

![]() Connect to Raspberry Pi 5 |
![]() Connect to CM5-PoE-BASE-A |
![]() Connect to Jetson Nano |
* for reference only, please refer to the Package Content for the detailed part list.
Multi System Support, Easy To Use
Supports Windows / Linux...
Just plug it into USB port, go through some simple configuration,
the high speed 5G network connection will be ready to use

Application Scenarios

Interface Introduction

Industrial Grade Aluminium Alloy Enclosure
Aluminum Alloy Enclosure With Oxidation Dull-Polish Surface,
Solid And Durable, Compact Size, Desktop Or Wall-Mount Support
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5G Module Installation Introduction

Resources
Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/USB_3.2_Gen1_5G_DONGLE
Kit Selection
MODEL | APPLICATION |
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![]() USB 3.2 Gen1 5G DONGLE |
The 5G module needs to be purchased separately. Compatible with SIMCom / Quectel / Fibocom 5G M.2 modules in the table above |
![]() SIM8202G-M2 5G DONGLE (B) |
Comes with the SIM8202G-M2 5G module, applicable for countries or regions except the Americas. Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for fast 5G networking access and module evaluation. |
![]() SIM8262E-M2 5G DONGLE (B) |
Comes with the SIM8262E-M2 5G module, applicable for countries or regions except the Americas. Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for fast 5G networking access and module evaluation. |
![]() SIM8262A-M2 5G DONGLE (B) |
Comes with the SIM8262A-M2 5G module, applicable for the Americas. Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for fast 5G networking access and module evaluation. |
![]() RM520N-GL 5G DONGLE (B) |
Comes with the Qualcomm RM520N-GL 5G Sub-6G module, global applicable. Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for fast 5G networking access and module evaluation. |
![]() RM530N-GL 5G DONGLE (B) |
Comes with the Qualcomm RM530N-GL 5G Sub-6G & mmWave module, global applicable. Onboard USB 3.2 Type-C port for fast 5G networking access and module evaluation. |
Package Contents:
Weight: 0.118 kg
USB 3.2 Gen1 5G DONGLE with Optional 5G Module
- USB 3.2 Gen1 5G DONGLE x1
- Optional 5G Module
- 5G antenna x4
- USB Type-A to Type-C cable ~1m x1
- IPEX adapter cable ~6cm (4pcs) x1
- IPEX adapter cable ~13cm x1
- Thermal pad x1
- SMA protective cap (4pcs) x1
