# Add LTE to Skynode S

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## Case #1 - Data Link module connected to [USB 2](https://docs.auterion.com/hardware-integration/interfaces#usb-2)

### Required parts

#### D-Link 4G LTE USB Adapter

<figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-79be22ad153bfb5067698a350a9b3aca3ba189e6%2FScreenshot%202025-03-10%20at%2015.30.00.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>D-Link DWM-222</p></figcaption></figure>

Part number: DWM-222, DWM-222/R\
Product Link: <https://www.dlink.com/de/de/products/dwm-222-4g-lte-usb-adapter>

#### USB-C male to USB-A female Adapter

<figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-45d692b0d5e9a8ef2023666c3aa02eb49ff2d410%2FScreenshot%202025-03-10%20at%2015.32.22.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>USB-C male to USB-A female adapter</p></figcaption></figure>

It can have either a straight or a 90-degree USB-C connector.

### Procedure

1. If you don't have it yet, create an Auterion Suite account following the documentation at [this link](https://docs.auterion.com/vehicle-operation/auterion-sign-up).\\
2. Connect the LTE USB Adapter to Skynode S over USB-C using the adapter.\\

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-aa3fb8c65373840f31d04922580e681f211d99e0%2FIMG_2648.jpg?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. If you used Auterion Mission Control (AMC) on your ground station in the past, make sure to set the toggle "Clear all settings on next start" before stating AMC again\\

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-07d8f4bbbc2ce9b3ad072ba7a0066d65942b3c6b%2FScreenshot%202025-03-10%20at%2017.18.16.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. With the data link connected to both Skynode S and the ground station, open AMC from the ground station. Make sure that everything is powered.\\
5. From now on you should be able to follow the documentation at [this link](https://docs.auterion.com/vehicle-operation/auterion-mission-control/navigating) to activate your Skynode S into the Auterion Suite.

## Case #2 - No Data Link module connected to USB 2

### Required parts

#### D-Link 4G LTE USB Adapter

<figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-79be22ad153bfb5067698a350a9b3aca3ba189e6%2FScreenshot%202025-03-10%20at%2015.30.00.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>D-Link DWM-222</p></figcaption></figure>

Part number: DWM-222, DWM-222/R\
Product Link: <https://www.dlink.com/de/de/products/dwm-222-4g-lte-usb-adapter>

#### JST-GH 7 pins to USB-A female Adapter

<figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-39af45b0998ca34e7d93fa3cd8bdf7d1c35ce4c1%2FIMG_2639.jpg?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>JST-GH 7 pins to USB-A female Adapter</p></figcaption></figure>

You would need to make a custom cable following the [USB 2](https://docs.auterion.com/hardware-integration/interfaces#usb-2) Skynode S connector pinout:

<table><thead><tr><th width="96">Pin</th><th width="144">Name</th><th width="104">Direction</th><th width="74">Level</th><th>Function</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1, 2</td><td>5V_EXT</td><td>OUT</td><td>5V</td><td>(One pin mandatory, multiple optional)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>D-</td><td>I/O</td><td>5V</td><td>USB2 host mode</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>D+</td><td>I/O</td><td>5V</td><td>USB2 host mode</td></tr><tr><td>5, 6, 7</td><td>GND</td><td></td><td></td><td>(One pin mandatory, multiple optional)</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Procedure

1. If you don't have it yet, create an Auterion Suite account following the documentation at [this link](https://docs.auterion.com/vehicle-operation/auterion-sign-up).\\
2. Connect the LTE USB Adapter to Skynode S over [USB 2](https://docs.auterion.com/hardware-integration/interfaces#usb-2) using the JST-GH 7 pins to USB adapter.\\

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-72be771adccc18bd34ccc25168301ebe3c70b5aa%2FIMG_2647.jpg?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Connect Skynode S to the laptop over USB-C. \\
4. Power Skynode through the [ESC](https://docs.auterion.com/hardware-integration/interfaces#esc) connector to provide power to the LTE USB Adapter.\\
5. If you used Auterion Mission Control (AMC) on your laptop in the past, make sure to set the toggle "Clear all settings on next start" before stating AMC again\\

   <figure><img src="https://3329189600-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFW1Ge1p1f6WHyiYCb146%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-07d8f4bbbc2ce9b3ad072ba7a0066d65942b3c6b%2FScreenshot%202025-03-10%20at%2017.18.16.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
6. Open AMC from the laptop. \\
7. From now on you should be able to follow the documentation at [this link](https://docs.auterion.com/vehicle-operation/auterion-mission-control/navigating) to activate your Skynode S into the Auterion Suite.