The TCL Linkport IK511 is the first 5G USB modem and the first consumer 5G RedCap ("Reduced Capability") device launched in North America.
RedCap stands for "Reduced Capability" and provides less expensive and lower-performance hardware for devices that don't need high-performance 5G. RedCap is also sometimes called "5G NR-Lite."
This device is exclusive to T-Mobile.
As a USB modem it does not have any Wi-Fi and only comes with basic firmware. It's designed to get most any device with a USB-C port online in a plug-and-play fashion.
Specifications
- Model: Linkport IK511
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 1
- Wi-Fi Router: No Wi-Fi
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: http://192.168.0.1
- Password: On device label
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: None
- Router Throughput: N/A
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm X35 (RedCap)
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- Sub-6GHz 5G: n25, n66, n71
- mmWave 5G: None
- 4G/LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 38, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: T-Mobile
- MIMO Support: 2x2 internal, download only
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 220 Mbps Down / 120 Mbps Up
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x download only
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4+ (Max Theoretical Speed: 200 Mbps Down / 105 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 2x download only
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: none
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano-SIM
- Dimensions: 3.21 x 1.38 x 0.45 inches
- Other Ports: 1x USB-C for tethering
- Power Source: USB-C
- Outdoor Rated: None
- Special Features: None
- Retail Price: $96.00
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