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.
🌍 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
922M Population | $40T Combined GDP
15,000+ Monthly Searches
Low to Medium (Quick Wins Available)
🚀 Implementation
- ✅ Hreflang Implementation
- ✅ Country-Specific Content
- ✅ Local SEO Optimization
- ✅ Regulatory Compliance
- ✅ Multi-Language Support
- ✅ Performance Tracking
🔧 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.
- BladeRF Micro A4 support
- LimeSDR Mini compatibility
- Complete hardware guide
🔒 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
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
Getting Started
🎯 Getting Started Guide
Complete beginner's tutorial with step-by-step instructions for setting up your first YateBTS system.
Read Guide →🚀 Quick Start Guide
Get your YateBTS up and running in 5 minutes with this streamlined installation guide.
Quick Start →❓ FAQ
Frequently asked questions covering installation, configuration, and common issues.
View FAQ →Hardware & Configuration
🔧 Hardware Specifications
Complete specifications for Raspberry Pi 4 and BladeRF SDR devices with compatibility matrix.
Hardware Specs →📊 SDR Device Comparison
Compare all supported SDR devices including BladeRF Mini A4, x40, x115, and LimeSDR Mini.
Compare Devices →📡 BladeRF Mini A4
Primary SDR device configuration guide with specific setup instructions and optimization tips.
BladeRF Guide →📶 LimeSDR Mini Configuration
Complete setup guide for LimeSDR Mini with YateBTS including drivers, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Setup LimeSDR Mini →⚡ Performance Limitations
Understand system bottlenecks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
Performance Guide →🌐 Web Interface
Set up and configure the web-based management interface for your YateBTS system.
Web Interface →Security & Penetration Testing
🔒 Security Guide
Security best practices, hardening procedures, and compliance considerations.
Security Guide →📱 Mobile Phone Compatibility
Comprehensive guide to mobile phone compatibility, testing procedures, and device support for your YateBTS network.
Mobile Phone Guide →📡 Huawei E1750 Security
Comprehensive security testing guide for Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle including attack vectors, exploits, USSD commands, and firmware extraction.
Huawei E1750 →📡 ZTE MF632 Security
Complete security testing methodology for ZTE MF632 USB 3G dongle including device unlocking, tampering, and firmware analysis techniques.
ZTE MF632 →📡 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 →📱 SIM Management
Complete guide to SIM card provisioning, management, and security best practices.
SIM Management →Advanced Features & Integration
📞 Asterisk PBX
Advanced telephony features with Asterisk PBX integration for call management, voicemail, and conferencing.
Asterisk PBX Guide →🔌 API Reference
Complete API documentation for programmatic control and integration with your YateBTS system.
API Reference →📊 Performance Monitoring
Advanced monitoring dashboard for system performance, call statistics, and network metrics.
Monitoring Dashboard →🌐 DNS Configuration
Advanced DNS setup for custom domains, subdomains, and network configuration.
DNS Setup →🚀 GitHub Pages Deployment
Deploy your documentation to GitHub Pages with automated CI/CD pipelines.
Deployment Guide →📈 Analytics Setup
Configure Google Analytics, Search Console, and performance monitoring for your documentation site.
Analytics Setup →Support & Community
🔧 Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for installation, configuration, and operation problems.
Troubleshooting →🎮 Discord Community
Join our Discord server for real-time support, collaboration, and community discussions.
Join Discord →📝 Changelog
Track documentation updates, new features, and improvements to the RFS-Portable-BTS project.
View Changelog →🎨 Support on Patreon
Get exclusive access to premium content, 1-on-1 support, optimized OS images, and advanced tutorials.
Support Us →📋 Documentation Overview
🎯 Getting Started Guide
Complete beginner's tutorial with step-by-step instructions for setting up your first YateBTS system.
Read Guide →🚀 Quick Start Guide
Get your YateBTS up and running in 5 minutes with this streamlined installation guide.
Quick Start →📖 Complete Installation
Detailed step-by-step installation guide with comprehensive configuration options.
Installation Guide →🔧 Hardware Specifications
Complete specifications for Raspberry Pi 4 and BladeRF SDR devices with compatibility matrix.
Hardware Specs →📊 SDR Device Comparison
Compare all supported SDR devices including BladeRF Mini A4, x40, x115, and LimeSDR Mini.
Compare Devices →📶 LimeSDR Mini Configuration
Complete setup guide for LimeSDR Mini with YateBTS including drivers, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Setup LimeSDR Mini →⚡ Performance Limitations
Understand system bottlenecks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
Performance Guide →📱 SIM Management
Complete guide to SIM card provisioning, management, and security best practices.
SIM Management →📱 Mobile Phone Compatibility
Comprehensive guide to mobile phone compatibility, testing procedures, and device support for your YateBTS network.
Mobile Phone Guide →📡 Huawei E1750 Security
Comprehensive security testing guide for Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle including attack vectors, exploits, USSD commands, and firmware extraction.
Huawei E1750 →📡 ZTE MF632 Security
Complete security testing methodology for ZTE MF632 USB 3G dongle including device unlocking, tampering, and firmware analysis techniques.
ZTE MF632 →📡 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 →🌐 Web Interface
Set up and configure the web-based management interface for your YateBTS system.
Web Interface →📡 BladeRF Mini A4
Primary SDR device configuration guide with specific setup instructions and optimization tips.
BladeRF Guide →📝 Changelog
Track documentation updates, new features, and improvements to the RFS-Portable-BTS project.
View Changelog →🔌 API Reference
Complete API documentation for programmatic control and integration with your YateBTS system.
API Reference →🔧 Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for installation, configuration, and operation problems.
Troubleshooting →🔒 Security Guide
Security best practices, hardening procedures, and compliance considerations.
Security Guide →📞 Asterisk PBX
Advanced telephony features with Asterisk PBX integration for call management, voicemail, and conferencing.
Asterisk PBX Guide →❓ FAQ
Frequently asked questions covering installation, configuration, and common issues.
View FAQ →🎮 Discord Community
Join our Discord server for real-time support, collaboration, and community discussions.
Join Discord →🎨 Support on Patreon
Get exclusive access to premium content, 1-on-1 support, optimized OS images, and advanced tutorials.
Support Us →📋 Complete Page Index
Complete alphabetical index of all documentation pages with direct links and brief descriptions
A - C
D - G
H - M
P - S
📊 Documentation Statistics
🏗️ 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
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
📊 Technical Diagrams
Comprehensive technical documentation with detailed system diagrams, network topology, and deployment workflows.
🌐 Network Topology
Complete RF coverage analysis with signal strength zones and mobile station positioning.
View Full Diagram →🔌 Hardware Connections
Detailed physical interface connections with performance specifications.
View Full Diagram →💻 Software Stack
Complete 7-layer software architecture from hardware to applications.
View Full Diagram →📡 GSM Protocol Stack
GSM protocol layer implementation with YateBTS integration details.
View Full Diagram →🚀 Deployment Workflow
Complete 9-phase deployment process with timeline and success metrics.
View Full Diagram →