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# Setup

XBLink 5G R2 hardware connection mainly includes SIM, Antenna, XBCamera V2, Flight Controller and Power up.

### Nano SIM Card <a href="#sim-card" id="sim-card"></a>

XBLink 5G R2 supports push-push NanoSim connector.

Insert your SIM card into the SIM Card slot, the chip contacts have to **face up**.

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The SIM card is recessed into the enclosure and you might need a tool to push it into the socket. You can hear a click when the card is inserted.
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To remove the SIM card, push onto the card with a tool. You can hear a "click" and the card will be pushed out of the enclosure. To remove the card again, push it in once more and it will pop out.

<figure><img src="/files/jJY8CcxGHk9NizM8O4fX" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>SIM Card must be faced up</p></figcaption></figure>

### Antenna <a href="#antenna" id="antenna"></a>

Connect the four LTE antennas to the MMCX connectors.

<figure><img src="/files/5DSXwZACYo5zynYqiUGF" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Connect LTE Antennas to XBLink 5G R2</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Note:** Be careful with the antenna port. Remove or Install it in a **straight angle**.

**We are not responsible if the antenna is damaged due to physical impact**
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**Antenna installation and removal instructions:** [**here**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAXGtti88gc)
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### XBCam V2

Connect XBCam V2 to USB type C port.

<figure><img src="/files/EUkxQPcvFhkwVJYFRGr9" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Connect XBCamera V2 to XBLink 5G R2</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Note:** We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in [**here**](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/advanced-configuration/cameras-and-gimbals.md)
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### Connect Flight Controller (Telemetry)

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink 5G R2 via [**COM1/AUX**](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/getting-started/interfaces.md#com1-aux-j3) port.

<div><figure><img src="/files/cXcrw4Yv50WghPF44Qdz" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Connect <em>Pixhawk</em> to XBLink 5G R2</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/e1JgjbyFgi7VEOxmBcRA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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**Note:** Config baud rate of Pixhawk to 57600, SERIAL1\_BAUD (Default 57, it means 57600), SERIAL1\_PROTOCOL: 2 (MAVLink 2)
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### Power up

XBLink 5G R2 supports 7-30V voltage input. We highly recommend **3-4 S battery or 12V DC UBEC** (minimum 3A) to power (6S battery is possible but make sure it's high quality and low discharge)

<figure><img src="/files/ZrTVOLPj1Zb8hj1vhfbS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Power up XBlink 5G R2</p></figcaption></figure>

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If you use low quality or high discharge 6S battery for drone, we are not responsible for damage.
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### Done

<figure><img src="/files/b5cY8WGPitAExvCdHBJz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Completion of setup XBLink 5G R2</p></figcaption></figure>

Once XBLink 5G R2 has coban color continue to the next step to connect it to [XBStationPillotApp](/xblink-5g-r2/user-manual/xbstationpilotapp.md).

More information: [here](https://youtu.be/npEB_8ehhlQ)

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