📡 RFS-Portable-BTS Documentation

Build Your Own GSM Network

Complete Guide to Building a Portable GSM Base Transceiver Station - Learn to create your own GSM network using YateBTS on Raspberry Pi 4 with BladeRF SDR devices. Perfect for educational, research, and emergency communication purposes.

Explore GSM Security Testing

Build Your Own Portable GSM BTS with YateBTS on Raspberry Pi 4

Complete IoT security testing platform and portable GSM Base Transceiver Station for penetration testers, security researchers, and telecommunications enthusiasts. Support for BladeRF Micro A4 and LimeSDR Mini SDR devices.

🚀 Get Started with Portable GSM BTS 📋 View Hardware Requirements 🔒 GSM Security Testing Tools

🌍 Global Market Strategy

Comprehensive international SEO strategy targeting 7 key markets: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and Europe.

🎯 Target Markets

  • 🇺🇸 United States (High Priority)
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (High Priority)
  • 🇵🇹 Portugal (High Priority)
  • 🇪🇺 Europe (High Priority)
  • 🇨🇦 Canada (Medium Priority)
  • 🇦🇺 Australia (Medium Priority)
  • 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Low Priority)

📊 Market Analysis

Total Addressable Market:
922M Population | $40T Combined GDP
Search Volume:
15,000+ Monthly Searches
Competition Level:
Low to Medium (Quick Wins Available)

🚀 Implementation

  • Hreflang Implementation
  • Country-Specific Content
  • Local SEO Optimization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Multi-Language Support
  • Performance Tracking
📋 View Complete Strategy 🔧 Technical Guide

🔧 Complete Portable GSM BTS Solution

📡 Portable GSM BTS

Build your own portable GSM Base Transceiver Station using YateBTS on Raspberry Pi 4. Perfect for GSM penetration testing, emergency communications, and mobile network research.

🔒 IoT Security Testing

Comprehensive IoT security testing platform for penetration testers and security researchers. Test mobile devices, IoT sensors, and cellular networks with professional-grade tools.

⚡ Easy Installation

One-command installation with auto-detection of SDR devices. Optimized for Raspberry Pi 4 with comprehensive setup guides and troubleshooting support.

🌍 Global Configuration

Pre-configured for multiple countries including Portugal, USA, UK, and Europe. Regulatory compliance guides and country-specific frequency settings included.

🚀 Quick Start (v2.0 Optimized)

# Clone repository git clone https://github.com/TelcoSec/RFS-Portable-BTS.git cd RFS-Portable-BTS # Run optimized installer (auto-detects SDR device) ./install/install.sh # Or specify your device: ./install/install.sh --bladerf-micro-a4 # BladeRF Micro A4 ./install/install.sh --limesdr-mini # LimeSDR Mini ./install/install.sh --help # Show all options # Verify installation ./install/verify.sh

New Features: Auto-detection, comprehensive error handling, visual progress tracking, automatic backup/restore, and device-specific optimizations.

Installation Process Overview

RFS-Portable-BTS Installation Workflow

For Beginners: Complete YateBTS Installation Tutorial

Need Help? Check our YateBTS Troubleshooting Guide or join our Discord Community for real-time support.

📚 Complete Documentation Index

Browse all available documentation organized by category and difficulty level

39
Total Pages
5
Categories
3
Difficulty Levels
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Community Support

Getting Started

Beginner

🎯 Getting Started Guide

Complete beginner's tutorial with step-by-step instructions for setting up your first YateBTS system.

Read Guide →
Beginner

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get your YateBTS up and running in 5 minutes with this streamlined installation guide.

Quick Start →
All Levels

❓ FAQ

Frequently asked questions covering installation, configuration, and common issues.

View FAQ →

Hardware & Configuration

Intermediate

🔧 Hardware Specifications

Complete specifications for Raspberry Pi 4 and BladeRF SDR devices with compatibility matrix.

Hardware Specs →
Intermediate

📊 SDR Device Comparison

Compare all supported SDR devices including BladeRF Mini A4, x40, x115, and LimeSDR Mini.

Compare Devices →
Intermediate

📡 BladeRF Mini A4

Primary SDR device configuration guide with specific setup instructions and optimization tips.

BladeRF Guide →
Intermediate

📶 LimeSDR Mini Configuration

Complete setup guide for LimeSDR Mini with YateBTS including drivers, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Setup LimeSDR Mini →
Advanced

⚡ Performance Limitations

Understand system bottlenecks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.

Performance Guide →
Intermediate

🌐 Web Interface

Set up and configure the web-based management interface for your YateBTS system.

Web Interface →

Security & Penetration Testing

All Levels

🔒 Security Guide

Security best practices, hardening procedures, and compliance considerations.

Security Guide →
Beginner

📱 Mobile Phone Compatibility

Comprehensive guide to mobile phone compatibility, testing procedures, and device support for your YateBTS network.

Mobile Phone Guide →
Advanced

📡 Huawei E1750 Security

Comprehensive security testing guide for Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle including attack vectors, exploits, USSD commands, and firmware extraction.

Huawei E1750 →
Advanced

📡 ZTE MF632 Security

Complete security testing methodology for ZTE MF632 USB 3G dongle including device unlocking, tampering, and firmware analysis techniques.

ZTE MF632 →
Advanced

📡 ZTE MF190J Security

Advanced security testing guide for ZTE MF190J USB 3G dongle with enhanced security features, bypass techniques, and comprehensive exploitation methods.

ZTE MF190J →
Intermediate

📱 SIM Management

Complete guide to SIM card provisioning, management, and security best practices.

SIM Management →

Advanced Features & Integration

Advanced

📞 Asterisk PBX

Advanced telephony features with Asterisk PBX integration for call management, voicemail, and conferencing.

Asterisk PBX Guide →
Advanced

🔌 API Reference

Complete API documentation for programmatic control and integration with your YateBTS system.

API Reference →
Advanced

📊 Performance Monitoring

Advanced monitoring dashboard for system performance, call statistics, and network metrics.

Monitoring Dashboard →
Advanced

🌐 DNS Configuration

Advanced DNS setup for custom domains, subdomains, and network configuration.

DNS Setup →
Advanced

🚀 GitHub Pages Deployment

Deploy your documentation to GitHub Pages with automated CI/CD pipelines.

Deployment Guide →
Advanced

📈 Analytics Setup

Configure Google Analytics, Search Console, and performance monitoring for your documentation site.

Analytics Setup →

Support & Community

All Levels

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for installation, configuration, and operation problems.

Troubleshooting →
Community

🎮 Discord Community

Join our Discord server for real-time support, collaboration, and community discussions.

Join Discord →
All Levels

📝 Changelog

Track documentation updates, new features, and improvements to the RFS-Portable-BTS project.

View Changelog →

📋 Documentation Overview

Beginner

🎯 Getting Started Guide

Complete beginner's tutorial with step-by-step instructions for setting up your first YateBTS system.

Read Guide →
Beginner

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get your YateBTS up and running in 5 minutes with this streamlined installation guide.

Quick Start →
Beginner

📖 Complete Installation

Detailed step-by-step installation guide with comprehensive configuration options.

Installation Guide →
Intermediate

🔧 Hardware Specifications

Complete specifications for Raspberry Pi 4 and BladeRF SDR devices with compatibility matrix.

Hardware Specs →
Intermediate

📊 SDR Device Comparison

Compare all supported SDR devices including BladeRF Mini A4, x40, x115, and LimeSDR Mini.

Compare Devices →
Intermediate

📶 LimeSDR Mini Configuration

Complete setup guide for LimeSDR Mini with YateBTS including drivers, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Setup LimeSDR Mini →
Advanced

⚡ Performance Limitations

Understand system bottlenecks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.

Performance Guide →
Intermediate

📱 SIM Management

Complete guide to SIM card provisioning, management, and security best practices.

SIM Management →
Beginner

📱 Mobile Phone Compatibility

Comprehensive guide to mobile phone compatibility, testing procedures, and device support for your YateBTS network.

Mobile Phone Guide →
Advanced

📡 Huawei E1750 Security

Comprehensive security testing guide for Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle including attack vectors, exploits, USSD commands, and firmware extraction.

Huawei E1750 →
Advanced

📡 ZTE MF632 Security

Complete security testing methodology for ZTE MF632 USB 3G dongle including device unlocking, tampering, and firmware analysis techniques.

ZTE MF632 →
Advanced

📡 ZTE MF190J Security

Advanced security testing guide for ZTE MF190J USB 3G dongle with enhanced security features, bypass techniques, and comprehensive exploitation methods.

ZTE MF190J →
Intermediate

🌐 Web Interface

Set up and configure the web-based management interface for your YateBTS system.

Web Interface →
Intermediate

📡 BladeRF Mini A4

Primary SDR device configuration guide with specific setup instructions and optimization tips.

BladeRF Guide →
All Levels

📝 Changelog

Track documentation updates, new features, and improvements to the RFS-Portable-BTS project.

View Changelog →
Advanced

🔌 API Reference

Complete API documentation for programmatic control and integration with your YateBTS system.

API Reference →
All Levels

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for installation, configuration, and operation problems.

Troubleshooting →
All Levels

🔒 Security Guide

Security best practices, hardening procedures, and compliance considerations.

Security Guide →
Advanced

📞 Asterisk PBX

Advanced telephony features with Asterisk PBX integration for call management, voicemail, and conferencing.

Asterisk PBX Guide →
All Levels

❓ FAQ

Frequently asked questions covering installation, configuration, and common issues.

View FAQ →
Community

🎮 Discord Community

Join our Discord server for real-time support, collaboration, and community discussions.

Join Discord →

🏗️ System Architecture

RFS-Portable-BTS System Architecture

Complete system architecture showing hardware, software, service, and client layers with detailed component specifications and performance metrics.

🎯 Supported Hardware

Raspberry Pi 4

  • 8GB RAM (recommended)
  • 4GB RAM (minimum)
  • 64-bit ARM processor
  • USB 3.0 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet

Complete Raspberry Pi 4 8GB Specifications →

GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Case

  • M.2 SSD support
  • PWM Fan control
  • Heatsink included
  • Dual HDMI ports
  • Extra USB ports

Storage Options

  • 2TB M.2 SSD (recommended)
  • 64GB+ MicroSD (minimum)
  • NVMe support
  • High-speed I/O

SDR Devices

  • BladeRF Mini A4 (primary)
  • BladeRF x40 (alternative)
  • BladeRF x115 (alternative)
  • 20 MHz bandwidth

BladeRF Mini A4 SDR Device Guide →

📊 Technical Diagrams

Comprehensive technical documentation with detailed system diagrams, network topology, and deployment workflows.

🌐 Network Topology

Network Topology Diagram

Complete RF coverage analysis with signal strength zones and mobile station positioning.

View Full Diagram →

🔌 Hardware Connections

Hardware Connections Diagram

Detailed physical interface connections with performance specifications.

View Full Diagram →

💻 Software Stack

Software Stack Diagram

Complete 7-layer software architecture from hardware to applications.

View Full Diagram →

📡 GSM Protocol Stack

GSM Protocol Stack Diagram

GSM protocol layer implementation with YateBTS integration details.

View Full Diagram →

🚀 Deployment Workflow

Deployment Workflow Diagram

Complete 9-phase deployment process with timeline and success metrics.

View Full Diagram →

👨‍💻 About the Author

Meet the expert behind this comprehensive platform

RS

Ruben Silva

Telecommunications Security Expert & IoT Testing Specialist

Ruben Silva is a seasoned telecommunications security expert with over 8 years of experience in GSM security testing, IoT device analysis, and mobile network penetration testing. He specializes in portable BTS implementations, SDR technologies, and security research.

🎯 Expertise

  • GSM Security Testing
  • IoT Device Analysis
  • SDR Technologies
  • Mobile Network Security

🛠️ Technologies

  • YateBTS & OpenBTS
  • BladeRF & LimeSDR
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Penetration Testing

🏆 Achievements

  • Developed portable GSM BTS solutions for security testing
  • Published research on IoT security vulnerabilities
  • Conducted GSM penetration testing for major organizations
  • Contributed to open-source telecommunications projects

🎓 Professional Credentials

Certified Security Professional

CISSP, CEH, OSCP Certified

RF & Telecommunications Expert

8+ Years Experience

Open Source Contributor

YateBTS, SDR Projects