Since 2007, I'm using PLDT's WeROAM, a corporate version of SmartBro's Prepaid Mobile kit, and currently very satisfied with it's speed and signal availability.
On the operating system , since Ubuntu 9.04, it's easier to configure this and now I'm using Ubuntu 9.10 and here's my guide how to install the MF627 (Smartbro / PLDT WeROAM current 3g/HSDPA usb modem). http://hardc0l2e.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/zte-mf627-on-ubuntu-9-10/ Also note that you have to insert the device after you properly booted Ubuntu, I don't know what causes the problem, but when I started the system with the device already inserted, network-manager doesn't seems to detect the device properly. Also take note of using either openDNS or Google's free DNS. c0l2e ------------ On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Nexus Droid <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi! > > I'm looking for a back-up to my main DSL connection, which has a > tendency to conk out at certain "critical" moments. Given a choice of > prepaid wireless broadband products by Globe, Smart and Sun(?), can > anybody give a recommendation as to which is the least painful to > install. > > Are any of the prepaid kits plug-and-play (or plug-and-pray) under any > Linux distro? I'm willing and able to install any major distro like > Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and OpenSusa. > > I've already googled for some how-tos, which appear to indicate that > it can be done with some under the hood configuration. So I'd > appreciate a feedback on some personal experience. > > Thanks. > _________________________________________________ > Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List > http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug > Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph >
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