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Wingtech CT2MHS01

Supported in Rayhunter since version 0.4.0.

The Wingtech CT2MHS01 hotspot is a Qualcomm mdm9650-based device with a screen available for US$15-35. This device is often used as a base platform for white labeled versions like the T-Mobile TMOHS1. AT&T branded versions of the hotspot seem to be the most abundant.

Supported bands

There are likely variants of the device for all three ITU regions.

According to FCC ID 2APXW-CT2MHS01 Test Report No. I20N02441-RF-LTE, the ITU Region 2 American version of the device supports the following LTE bands:

BandFrequency
21900 MHz (PCS)
5850 MHz (CLR)
12700 MHz (LSMH)
14700 MHz (USMH)
302300 MHz (WCS)
661700 MHz (E-AWS)

Note that Band 5 (850 MHz, CLR) is suitable for roaming in ITU regions 2 and 3.

Hardware

Wingtechs are abundant on ebay and can also be found on Amazon:

Installing

Connect to the Wingtech's network over wifi or usb tethering, then run the installer:

./installer wingtech --admin-password 12345678  # replace with your own password

Obtaining a shell

Even when Rayhunter is running, for security reasons the Wingtech will not have telnet or adb enabled during normal operation.

Use either command below to enable telnet or adb access:

./installer util wingtech-start-telnet --admin-password 12345678
telnet 192.168.1.1
./installer util wingtech-start-adb --admin-password 12345678
adb shell

Developing

The device has a framebuffer-driven screen at /dev/fb0 that behaves similarly to the Orbic RC400L, although the userspace program displaygui refreshes the screen significantly more often than on the Orbic. This causes the green line on the screen to subtly flicker and only be displayed during some frames. Subsequent work to fully control the display without removing the OEM interface is desired.

Rayhunter has been tested on:

WT_INNER_VERSION=SW_Q89323AA1_V057_M10_CRICKET_USR_MP
WT_PRODUCTION_VERSION=CT2MHS01_0.04.55
WT_HARDWARE_VERSION=89323_1_20

Please consider sharing the contents of your device's /etc/wt_version file here.

Troubleshooting

My hotspot won't turn on after rebooting when installing over WiFi

Reinsert the battery and turn the device back on, Rayhunter should be installed and running. Sometimes the Wingtech hotspot gets stuck off and ignores the power button after a reboot until the battery is reseated.

You do not need to run the installer again.

You'll likely see the following messages, where the installer is stuck at Testing rayhunter ... .

Starting telnet ... ok
Connecting via telnet to 192.168.1.1 ... ok
Sending file /data/rayhunter/config.toml ... ok
Sending file /data/rayhunter/rayhunter-daemon ... ok
Sending file /etc/init.d/rayhunter_daemon ... ok
Rebooting device and waiting 30 seconds for it to start up.
Testing rayhunter ...

If you eventually see:

Testing rayhunter ...
Failed to install rayhunter on the Wingtech CT2MHS01

Caused by:
    0: error sending request for url (http://192.168.1.1:8080/index.html)
    1: client error (Connect)
    2: tcp connect error: Network is unreachable (os error 101)
    3: Network is unreachable (os error 101)

Make sure your computer is connected to the hotspot's wifi network.