Waveshare PCIe to MiniPCIe/Gigabit Ethernet/USB 3.2 Gen1 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
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- Other Countries Delivery Time: 2~2.5 weeks.
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Waveshare PCIe to MiniPCIe/Gigabit Ethernet/USB 3.2 Gen1 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
This HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 extends a MiniPCIe slot, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. It supports MiniPCIe interface 4G modules, offering high-speed networking and broad OS compatibility. Driver-free, plug and play for seamless integration.
Version Options
PCIe TO MiniPCIe GbE USB3.2 HAT+
The PCIe HAT + accessories
SIM7600G-H 4G GbE USB3.2 HAT+
PCIe HAT + SIM7600G-H-PCIE module + accessories
EG25-G 4G GbE USB3.2 HAT+
PCIe HAT + EG25-G mPCIe module + accessories
Module Parameters Comparison
Onboard MiniPCIe slot, compatible with SIM7600G-H-PCIE / EG25-G mPCIe series 4G modules.
| 4G module | SIM7600G-H-PCIE | EG25-G mPCIe |
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| Frequency band | ||
| LTE-FDD | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B66 | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28 |
| LTE-TDD | B34, B38, B39, B40, B41 | B38, B39, B40, B41 |
| WCDMA | B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19 | |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| GNSS | GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| Data Transfer | ||
| LTE-FDD | 150 Mbps (DL) / 50 Mbps (UL) | |
| LTE-TDD | 130 Mbps(DL) / 35 Mbps(UL) | 130 Mbps(DL) / 30 Mbps(UL) |
| HSPA+ | 42 Mbps (DL) / 5.76 Mbps (UL) | |
| WCDMA | 384 Kbps (DL) / 384 Kbps (UL) | |
| EDGE | 236.8 Kbps (DL) / 236.8 Kbps (UL) | 296 Kbps (DL) / 236.8 Kbps (UL) |
| GPRS | 85.6 Kbps (DL) / 85.6 Kbps (UL) | 107 Kbps (DL) / 85.6 Kbps (UL) |
| Software Features | ||
| Operating system | Windows / Linux / Android | |
| Communication protocols | TCP, IP, IPV4, IPV6, Multi-PDP, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS | TCP, UDP, PPP, FTP, HTTP, NTP, PING, QMI, NITZ, SMTP, MQTT, CMUX, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTPS, SSL, MMS, FILE |
| SMS | Supports MT, MO, CB, Text, PDU | |
| Firmware upgrade | USB/FOTA | USB/DFOTA |
| Hardware Specifications | ||
| SIM card | 1.8V / 3.0V | |
| Antenna interface | IPEX-1 connector (LTE main antenna + LTE diversity antenna + GNSS antenna) | |
| Power supply | 3V ~ 3.6V | |
| Form factor | Mini-PCIe | |
| Dimensions | 50.8 × 31.0 × 5.5 mm | 51.0 × 30.0 × 4.9 mm |
| Operating temperature | -40℃ ~ +80℃ | |
| Applications | ||
| Applicable regions | global coverage | |
| Note: The 4G module is optional, please refer to the Package Content for detailed part list. The above are the supported modules after testing; If you need to use with other modules, please confirm the interface compatibility of your module. | ||
Designed for Raspberry Pi 5, HAT+ Standard
Onboard PCIe interface for directly connecting to Raspberry Pi 5 via 16PIN cable.
For reference only, please refer to the Package Content for detailed part list.
More USB Capability For Raspberry Pi 5
Extends the PCIe interface to two high-speed USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for connecting more peripherals.
For reference only, please refer to the Package Content for detailed part list.
Extends 1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
Equipped with an RTL8153B high-performance Gigabit ETH chip and a sinking design network port for neat and beautiful integration.
Network Speed Measurement
Supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / OpenWRT, etc., providing stable and reliable network speeds.
Multi-System Support
Supports systems such as Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, OpenWRT, etc.
Global Band 4G / 3G / 2G Support
LTE Cat-4: up to 50Mbps (uplink) / up to 150Mbps (downlink)
3G (HSPA+): up to 5.76Mbps (uplink) / up to 42Mbps (downlink)
2G (GPRS/EDGE): up to 236.8Kbps (uplink) / up to 236.8Kbps (downlink)
Note: A 4G module such as SIM7600G-H-PCIE or EG25-G mPCIe is required to enable this function.
GNSS Positioning
Supports GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, GALILEO, QZSS, and LBS base station positioning.
Note: A 4G module such as SIM7600G-H-PCIE or EG25-G mPCIe is required to enable this function.
Onboard Power Monitoring Chip and EEPROM
Real-time monitoring of power status, supports USB port power control via software.
What's On Board
- RTL8153B: USB to Gigabit ETH
- VL805: PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 HUB chip
- INA219: Power monitoring chip
- EEPROM: For saving HAT ID and product information
- Raspberry Pi GPIO header: For connecting Raspberry Pi 5
- MiniPCIe slot: For connecting the 4G module with MiniPCIe interface
- 16PIN PCIe interface: For connecting to the PCIe interface of Raspberry Pi 5
- Type-C interface: For 4G networking of Raspberry Pi or PC via USB cable, firmware updating, or external power supply input
- Nano SIM card slot: For installing Nano-SIM card
- Gigabit Ethernet port: Up to 1000Mbps data rate, compatible with 100Mbps
- USB 3.2 Gen1 expanded ports: USB1~USB2
- DIP switches: For switching to use GPIO D6 pin to control power ON/OFF of the module and switching the module USB signal output direction
- NET indicator: Module Network status indicator
- PWR indicator: Power indicator
Pinout Definition
How to Install
For reference only, the Raspberry Pi 5 and Active Cooler are not included.
Application Scenarios
Ideal for Industrial Routers, Home Gateways, Set Top Boxes, Industrial Laptops, Consumer Laptops, Industrial PDAs, Rugged Industrial PCs, and Digital Signage.
Outline Dimensions
1. General Shipping Information
- We provide premium shipping methods with a tracking number for each order.
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Shipping address should be input in English without any special symbols to help the courier company recognize your address in the system. We will ship according to the shipping address you provided. Please notify us of any address change before your order is marked "Shipped" to avoid parcel loss.
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Please contact our customer service staff immediately if you need to cancel or change an order. Once your order has reached "Shipped" status, it can no longer be canceled or changed in any way. To avoid complications, please recheck your shopping cart before checkout.
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We can ship all in-stock orders within 1 business day as your order has been confirmed.
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All items are inspected before dispatch and are carefully hand-packed.
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With standard courier practice, you need to check the contents of the parcel before signing for your goods. Otherwise, we will not be held responsible for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
2. Shipping Options for Germany, EU* countries and US
(For Products in Munich Warehouse, Long Beach Warehouse)
2.1 Orders with a value not exceeding €5:
Shipping Options:
| Shipping Options | Germany | EU* |
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Deutsche Post |
€6 Arrive in 3-4 Business Days |
€15 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days |
| Shipping Options | Continental U.S. | Non-Continental U.S. |
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USPS Ground Advantage |
€7.95 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days |
€8.95 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days |
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UPS Express |
€13.95 Arrive in 2-4 Business Days |
€17.95 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days |
2.2 Shipping options for an order value between €5 and €30 inside Germany, €5 and €50 inside the EU, or €5 and €45 in the U.S.:*
Shipping Options:
| Shipping Options | Germany | EU* |
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Deutsche Post |
€3.5 Arrive in 3-4 Business Days |
€6 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days |
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DHL Paket |
€6 Arrive in 2-3 Business Days |
€15 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days |
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DHL Express |
€14 Arrive in 1-2 Business Day |
€65 Arrive in 2-3 Business Days |
| Shipping Options | Continental U.S. | Non-Continental U.S. |
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USPS Ground Advantage |
€4.95 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days |
€6.95 Arrive in 5-9 Business Days |
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UPS Express |
€11.95 Arrive in 2-4 Business Days |
€13.95 Arrive in 3-7 Business Days |
2.3 Free shipping options for an order value of above €30 inside Germany, €50 inside the EU* or €45 in US :
| Free Shipping Options | Germany | EU* |
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Deutsche Post |
Free Above €30 | Free Above €50 |
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DHL Paket |
+ €2 for Above €30 / Free Above €60 | + €8 for Above €50 / Free Above €80 |
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DHL Express |
+ €10 for Above €30 | + €60 for Above €50 |
| Free Shipping Options | Continental U.S. | Non-Continental U.S. |
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USPS Ground Advantage |
Free above €45 | Free above €60 |
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UPS Express |
+ € 8.95 for Above €45 | + € 11.95 for Above €45 |
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Certain EU Countries are not included in our EU Zone definition: United Kingdom (excluding Ireland), Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Vatican City, Albania, Belarus, Norway, Ukraine, and Iceland. For the above countries, the International Shipping Rule applies.
- The regions in the Non-Continental U.S. include: Alaska, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Armed Forces of America, the Armed Forces in Europe, the Armed Forces in the Pacific, and the U.S. outlying islands. The shipping and delivery to these areas are subject to the Non-Continental U.S. shipping rules.
2.4 Shipping Options for International Countries:
(via Deutsche Post or YunExpress)
| Order Amount | International |
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| €0 - €15 | €8 |
| €15 - €30 | €7 |
| €30 - €50 | €6 |
| €50 and above | €4 |
Important Notice:
- Please verify the inventory location on the product page before placing your order to confirm delivery timeframes.
- For products in the Shenzhen warehouse, we will typically first ship the products from the Shenzhen warehouse to our Munich warehouse or Long Beach warehouse, which will take around 1.5 weeks. After we receive the shipment in Munich/ Long Beach, we will send the items to you. We will only arrange YunExpress shipping from Shenzhen for orders with products in the Shenzhen warehouse worth more than €50.
- If you place an order with products from both Munich and Shenzhen warehouses, we will first ship the products in the Munich warehouse, and then send the remaining products to you when we receive them from Shenzhen.
3. International Warehouse
3.1 German Warehouse
3.2 US Warehouse
3.3 Chinese Warehouse
4. Customs and Taxes
4.1 How are customs handled by OpenELAB for import or export?
4.2 How is VAT charged when the Customer places an order from OpenELAB?
4.3 What kind of fee will be charged except VAT?
Effective Date: August 7, 2025
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2. Warranty Policy
Warranty Period
The standard warranty period for products sold by OpenELAB is 12 months from the date of delivery.
Under this warranty, OpenELAB will make a reasonable effort to repair or replace products free of charge if defects are due to issues with raw materials, design, or manufacturing.
If the defect qualifies under this policy but falls outside the covered scope, reasonable charges may apply for repair or replacement.
After the warranty period, support may still be available at a reasonable fee.
Warranty Exclusions
The warranty does not apply in the following cases:
- The product is beyond the 12-month warranty period.
- Damage due to misuse, improper maintenance or storage, or failure to follow the user guide or manual.
- Issues caused by Force Majeure events (e.g., natural disasters, war, legal changes, etc.).
- Unauthorized repair attempts by the customer.
- The product is not defective but has been opened and is non-returnable by policy.
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- Return for Refund: Within 15 days of receipt (unopened).
- Return for Replacement: Within 30 days of receipt (damaged or defective).
- Exchange Window: Up to 30 days from receipt.
Please email us at info@openelab.io for a return authorization before sending anything back.
Return Conditions
- Items must be in original, clean, and mint condition with packaging intact.
- Returns of damaged, used, scratched, modified, or programmed items will not be accepted.
- Include the receipt, a brief note with your name, order number, and reason for return.
Shipping & Fees
- Customers are responsible for return shipping to our warehouses in Europe, the US, or China.
- If a return is requested due to customer reasons (e.g., change of mind, incorrect order, etc.), both the original shipping cost and the return shipping cost will be deducted from the refund amount.
- For returns due to customer reasons, we will generate and provide a return shipping label.
Payment Platform Fees
For all refunds requested due to customer reasons, a standard service fee will be deducted from the refund amount, which is charged by the payment platforms. The specific fees are as follows:
Shopify Payments: 1.8% + €0.3
PayPal: 4.4%
