AGX Orin Default Network Device for 5G LTE Interface

Autonomous Machines Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson AGX Orin
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Hello Team,

We are utilizing the AGX Orin SOM in our custom board configuration. We have integrated a 5G LTE network module, but we’re encountering an issue. When we set the default route to the 5G LTE network interface using the “ip route default” command, the onboard Ethernet (eth0) remains the default interface. Can you assist us in configuring the default network device to be the 5G LTE interface? Additionally, we need a solution so that when we disconnect the 5G LTE network, the default interface reverts back to eth0. Below is the command we used to set the 5G LTE network as the default route.

sudo ip addr add 100.67.67.* dev mhi_netdev0
sudo ip addr add 2605:8d80:480:494d:687a:727d:2b6e:2bc3/64 dev mhi_netdev0
sudo ifconfig mhi_netdev0 mtu 1460
sudo ip link set mhi_netdev0 up
sudo ip route add default dev mhi_netdev0
ifconfig
sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved.service

ip rout

orin@orin-desktop:~$ ip rout
default dev mhi_netdev0 scope link 
default via 10.120.17.* dev eth0 proto dhcp metric 20100

Regards,
Parashuram

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Sorry for the late response.

Is this still an issue to support? Any result can be shared?

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Hello Kaycc,

Thank you for your response.

We are eagerly awaiting your reply. Could you please provide information on IP routing for network interface devices?

Specifically:

  1. The 5G/LTE network is listed in the ifconfig list, and we’ve added the device using the above commands.

However, the 5G/LTE interface only works when the eth0 device is removed from the LAN connection or when using “sudo ifconfig eth0 down.”

Your assistance in resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Parashuram

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Could you clarify is there any relationship between your 5G interface and onboard ethernet ?

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No, both are independent networks.

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We don’t have experience in 5G interface configuration so I don’t have direct answer to your question.

Maybe start with checking syslog and see why it would fail when eth0 is there.

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This is not specific to the 5G interface. We have already accessed the 5G interface networks and they are functioning. Our question pertains to prioritizing the network devices. Here, I attempted to add the default network as the 5G interface, but even after adding the default network, it’s not functioning until the eth0 network interface is removed.

eth0: flags=4163<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST>  mtu 1500
        inet 10.120.17.115  netmask 255.255.255.0  broadcast 10.120.17.255
        inet6 fe80::ecb7:33cb:69a0:602d  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20<link>
        ether 48:b0:2d:95:6c:12  txqueuelen 1000  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 64538  bytes 12560469 (12.5 MB)
        RX errors 0  dropped 28  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 3005  bytes 267424 (267.4 KB)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0


mhi_netdev0: flags=4291<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,NOARP,MULTICAST>  mtu 1460
        inet 100.77.184.76  netmask 255.255.255.0  broadcast 0.0.0.0
        inet6 2605:8d80:480:494d:687a:727d:2b6e:2bc3  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x0<global>
        inet6 fe80::2a0:d5ff:feff:f0b0  prefixlen 64  scopeid 0x20<link>
        ether 00:a0:d5:ff:f0:b0  txqueuelen 1000  (Ethernet)
        RX packets 0  bytes 0 (0.0 B)
        RX errors 0  dropped 0  overruns 0  frame 0
        TX packets 1  bytes 60 (60.0 B)
        TX errors 0  dropped 0 overruns 0  carrier 0  collisions 0

sudo ip link set mhi_netdev0 mtu 1460
sudo ip link set mhi_netdev0 up

sudo ip route add default dev mhi_netdev0

sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved.service


default dev mhi_netdev0 scope link 
default via 10.120.17.254 dev eth0 proto dhcp metric 100 
10.120.17.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.120.17.115 metric 100 
100.77.184.0/24 dev mhi_netdev0 proto kernel scope link src 100.77.184.76 
169.254.0.0/16 dev eth0 scope link metric 1000 
PING 8.8.8.8 (8.8.8.8) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=1 ttl=56 time=149 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=2 ttl=56 time=35.4 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=3 ttl=56 time=53.0 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=4 ttl=56 time=53.0 ms
64 bytes from 8.8.8.8: icmp_seq=5 ttl=56 time=55.5 ms

--- 8.8.8.8 ping statistics ---
5 packets transmitted, 5 received, 0% packet loss, time 4006ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 35.376/69.097/148.694/40.443 ms

orin@orin-desktop:~$ ip route
default dev mhi_netdev0 scope link 
default via 10.120.17.254 dev eth0 proto dhcp metric 100 
10.120.17.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.120.17.115 metric 100 
100.77.184.0/24 dev mhi_netdev0 proto kernel scope link src 100.77.184.76 
169.254.0.0/16 dev eth0 scope link metric 1000 
orin@orin-desktop:~$ sudo ip route del default
orin@orin-desktop:~$ ip route
default via 10.120.17.254 dev eth0 proto dhcp metric 100 
10.120.17.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.120.17.115 metric 100 
100.77.184.0/24 dev mhi_netdev0 proto kernel scope link src 100.77.184.76 
169.254.0.0/16 dev eth0 scope link metric 1000 
orin@orin-desktop:~$ sudo ip route del default
orin@orin-desktop:~$ ip route
10.120.17.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.120.17.115 metric 100 
100.77.184.0/24 dev mhi_netdev0 proto kernel scope link src 100.77.184.76 
169.254.0.0/16 dev eth0 scope link metric 1000 

orin@orin-desktop:~$ sudo ip route add default dev mhi_netdev0
orin@orin-desktop:~$ ip route
default dev mhi_netdev0 scope link 
10.120.17.0/24 dev eth0 proto kernel scope link src 10.120.17.115 metric 100 
100.77.184.0/24 dev mhi_netdev0 proto kernel scope link src 100.77.184.76 
169.254.0.0/16 dev eth0 scope link metric 1000 
orin@orin-desktop:~$ ping google.com
ping: google.com: Temporary failure in name resolution

We want to access the internet through the 5G network interface along with eth0 or any other network interface, similar to how the system prioritizes multiple LANs. When the default connection is removed, it should move to the next network interface automatically.

Regards,
Parashuram

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Hello,

Could you please assist us with this matter? Your support is much appreciated.

Regards,
Parashuram

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Team,

We are awaiting your response. Any help is appreciated.

Parashuram

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As I said, we don’t have experience in handling 5G network interface.

I will let other users who have experience to share their case.

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Let’s put aside 5G/LTE. How can I configure IP routing for other network interfaces? For instance, if we have multiple LAN ports for networks such as 1G, 10G, and Wi-Fi, how can we establish the default network? Could you assist me with assigning the default network?

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If this is basic computer networks thing, maybe you could search over the Internet. They may have more information than us.

I don’t know what kind of issue you want to ask here. For example, generally IP is assigned by DHCP server from other host or router.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve attempted the network configurations mentioned, but unfortunately, they haven’t resolved the issue. That’s why I’ve turned to seeking assistance here. I’ve noticed that some files in /etc/network are missing in Jetson Linux compared to the generic Linux versions available on the internet.
I hope this clarifies the issue.

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Sorry for the late response.
Is this still an issue to support? Any result can be shared?

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Hello,

The issue is not yet resolved, we are waiting for your inputs.

Regards,
Parashuram