Huawei Modem Terminal

  • Use a serial terminal (screen, minicom, picocom) with typical settings 115200 8N1:
  • Send AT commands (each ends with CR, sometimes CR+LF). Common commands:
  • Some Huawei modems use extended commands (AT^SYSINFO, AT^SYSCFG, AT^COPS, AT^ZVER, AT^HWSWREV) — availability varies by model/firmware.
  • Once connected, you will be prompted for a login. These vary by model and firmware:

    If the default credentials fail, you may need to use the universal backdoor found in older firmware versions (use with caution): Username: admin / Password: adminHW.


    Once inside the Huawei terminal, you are essentially talking to the modem’s 3GPP-compliant radio chipset using Hayes AT commands (Attention Commands). These are the core of the Huawei modem terminal experience. huawei modem terminal

    At its core, a Huawei modem terminal is an embedded computer. Unlike traditional consumer electronics that rely on closed, proprietary firmware, many Huawei devices are built on a Linux kernel. This architecture has historically made them a favorite target for the developer community.

    The Hardware Evolution:

    When you type AT+CSQ, the terminal returns two numbers, e.g., +CSQ: 25,99.

  • The second number (0-99): Bit error rate (usually 99 means not available or perfect).

  • Final advice: Only use modem terminal if you understand the risk of bricking. Stick commands work — but one wrong flash can kill USB detection. Use a serial terminal (screen, minicom, picocom) with

    Would you like a separate version for HiLink (web‑ui) modems where terminal is blocked?

    Forgotten your SIM’s PIN? The terminal allows you to enter the PUK code or disable PIN verification permanently via commands like AT+CPIN=. Send AT commands (each ends with CR, sometimes CR+LF)