Reusing a Queclink GB100 tracker with personal SIM?

BitKid 2 months ago

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to repurpose a 2-year-old Queclink GB100 GPS tracker that was previously tied to a fleet subscription.
I removed the PIN code from a personal SIM card and inserted it, but the red, blue, and green LEDs just flash rapidly (about once a second). It seems stuck searching for a network and won't connect.
I could really use some advice on a few things:
Network connection: How do I get it to connect to the GSM network? Could it be network-locked, or does it just need the correct APN settings?
SMS Configuration: I know these are configured via SMS commands, but since it's not getting online, I can't reach it. Is there a way to bypass or reset the password/configuration?
Hardware pins: There are 7 pins on the back (* * * * / * * *). Is this a serial/UART interface that I can use for direct configuration via cable?
How do I move on from here? Any insights or command guides for the GB100 would be awesome.
Thanks in advance!

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Kevin Hartin 2 months ago

I'd suggest you start with a Google search https://www.google.com/search?q=queclink+gb100+gps+sms+configuration+guide

then download and read the User Manual https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/YQD-GB100MG/4716669.pdf

A local sim should receive the SMS commands detailed in the Google search.

Follow Anton's post about identifying the protocol used

Kev

BitKid 2 months ago

Hi i'm Thank you for young time to answer me, i'm so sorry but I cannot find anything about how to configure the GPS to send the data elsewhere.

I did found out how to get it online with my own SIM card, yet I don't know how to configurate to send the data to where I wanted to be sent.

The manuals did not give any hints about that, if you know anything could you please send me in a Direction then I would be really happy

Kevin Hartin 2 months ago

Google search

Format the SMS commands exactly as shown below, replacing the placeholder values (e.g., 123456) with your specific device password and data. Note: Commands should be sent as separate, standalone text messages.1. Set the APN & Server ParametersSend the following AT command to configure your network and backend server:AT+GTQSS=123456,APN,APN_Username,APN_Password,4,,0,Server_IP,Port,192.0.0.0,0,,0,0,,,FFFF$123456: Default device password (change if yours is different).APN: Your network's APN.Server_IP: Your tracking platform's IP address.Port: Your tracking platform's port.2. Configure Reporting IntervalsSend this command to set how often the device reports its location (e.g., every 30 seconds):AT+GTFRI=123456,1,0,,,0000,2359,30,30,30,30,1F,1000,1000,0,7,50,5,,,FFFF$3. Reboot the DeviceOnce configured, restart the device to apply changes:AT+GTRTO=gv500,3,,,,,,FFFF$ (or refer to your specific firmware for the reboot command)Step 3: Verify and TroubleshootOnce the device reboots, it will connect to your server.Check the device status by sending: AT+GTRTO=gv500,14,,,,,,FFFF$For bulk configurations or complex parameters, it is highly recommended to use the manufacturer's Queclink Manage Tool with a USB data cable instead of SMS.Refer to the official Queclink GB100 Series Guide for the complete AT command reference and protocol details.