Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Hi Rob, On Sat, 2009-08-22 at 12:56 +1000, opm595 wrote: On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 08:15 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: Did you install usb modeswitch? It doesn't sound like it. See my earlier email about that, then try the instructions below again Ok . . . We did it! I'm mobile with Vodafone on 8.10 - Champion stuff! :-) Great to hear. btw the vodafone mobile connect client shouldn't be needed - so you can remove it. Don't forget to send the beer to the nm devs :) Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 08:15 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: Did you install usb modeswitch? It doesn't sound like it. See my earlier email about that, then try the instructions below again Ok . . . We did it! I'm mobile with Vodafone on 8.10 - Champion stuff! :-) Anyway, no luck with 9.04, but when I went back to 8.10, and just minutes before heading off to Three Shop, thought I'd have one more crack at it. So, in summary, I installed Ubuntu 8.10 on my work lappy (the main one I need mobile) and then done the following: Opened a terminal window sudo dpkg -i usb-modeswitch_1.0.2-1_i386.deb vodafone-mobile-connect_2.10.01-1_all.deb vodafone-mobile-connect_svn20090502_all.deb and then sudo apt-get -f install exit Opened Network Manager and filled in the appropriated blanks and BINGO! Thanks for the help and perseverance on this. Regards, Rob - === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === attachment: face-smile.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Many thanks, Dave. Unfortunately, mate, no cigar. I carried out everything as per your instructions and nothing further has evolved from attempting to get connected on 9.04. However, for what it was worth, I had a spare lappy that I usually trial stuff on (been trying out Kubuntu 9.04 - how cool is KDE? ). So I thought, what the hec and ran-up Ubuntu 8.10 to see if that did anything. Following your instructions again, this time it did go a step further after adding Vodafone in Network Manager by alerting me with the following message from My Disc: This medium contains software intended to be automatically started. Would you like to run it? . . . etc Then does nothing more and drops the My Disc icon on the Desktop. When opened it gave me 3 obviously expected files to look at (all of which will do very little in my situation): autorun.inf, helper.exe, and the Vodafone Connect app' - setup_vms_lite.exe. All in all, I think I must pick USB modems like I pick horses - they end up costing me money. :-) So, I really don't think we can go any further on this one. Many thanks and 10/10, from the list, for all the assistance on this (and the beer shop url, Dave). A beer and Ubuntu night? I like that idea. :-) Cheers Guys, and have a great day. Righto, . . . .I'm off to the Three Shop! Regards, Rob PS: Just so you know, I also tried running it under WINE on Ubuntu 9.04 (no, didn't think it'd work to start with but gave it a go anyway) and on Kubuntu 9.04 before I toasted it and ran it back to 8.10. On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 10:58 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: Do you get the network manager wizard when you plug in the device? If not try this: Right click on the network manager applet Select the mobile broadband tab Click add Click forward Select vodafone from the list of providers Click forward Give it a name - the default vodafone should be fine Click Apply (Left) Click on the network manager applet Select vodafone from the list Point your browser to google.com.au Be impressed that it loaded Go to http://www.internationalbeershop.com.au and order some beer for the network manager developers :) (Note: the Around the World in Twenty Beers Pack is really good). Send an email to the list telling everyone how easy it was Cheers Dave - === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === attachment: face-smile.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 05:46 +1000, opm595 wrote: Many thanks, Dave. Unfortunately, mate, no cigar. I carried out everything as per your instructions and nothing further has evolved from attempting to get connected on 9.04. However, for what it was worth, I had a spare lappy that I usually trial stuff on (been trying out Kubuntu 9.04 - how cool is KDE? ). So I thought, what the hec and ran-up Ubuntu 8.10 to see if that did anything. Following your instructions again, this time it did go a step further after adding Vodafone in Network Manager by alerting me with the following message from My Disc Did you install usb modeswitch? It doesn't sound like it. See my earlier email about that, then try the instructions below again On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 10:58 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: Do you get the network manager wizard when you plug in the device? If not try this: Right click on the network manager applet Select the mobile broadband tab Click add Click forward Select vodafone from the list of providers Click forward Give it a name - the default vodafone should be fine Click Apply (Left) Click on the network manager applet Select vodafone from the list Point your browser to google.com.au Be impressed that it loaded Go to http://www.internationalbeershop.com.au and order some beer for the network manager developers :) (Note: the Around the World in Twenty Beers Pack is really good). Send an email to the list telling everyone how easy it was Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Fwd: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Yes I think hsdpa refers to a section in a wvdial file. A section is inclosed in square brackets [] if you use the section [dialer defaults] you don't need to call the section so you would just type wvdial and the command prompt not wvdial hsdpa. However I don't think thats your problem as it looked like it used the default section as a fall back when it couldn't find hsdpa. Where did you get that mobile number most 3g modems I know use a short code such as *99# to dial 3g. Next question is do you require a username and password (ie did voda provide you one) if not they should be blank. On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:55 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Hi Guys, The Mobile Broadband for 9.04 using Vodafone saga continues . . . and I'm not too sure if I'm beating a dead horse or not here. So, anyway, I ended up buying the modem, and after reading a fair bit on various forums and Google searching etc I'm up to the stage of trying to connect. The modem itself is a Huawei K3520 (from Vodafone) and from what I've read it can work with a bit of perseverance using 'wvdial' (from a terminal window). I think my main prob' now is trying to determine the right config' for Australian settings in the wvdial.conf file. At present it looks like this: [Dialer Defaults] Init1 = ATZ Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 Modem Type = Analog Modem Baud = 460800 New PPPD = yes Modem = /dev/ttyUSB1 ISDN = 0 Phone = *+61451358399# Password = username Username = password Init4 = AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au But, when I try to connect, I'm getting this: o...@rob2:~$ wvdial hsdpa -- WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 -- Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf. -- Cannot get information for serial port. -- Initializing modem. -- Sending: ATZ ATZ OK -- Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 OK -- Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au OK -- Modem initialized. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# ^BOOT:34338102,0,0,0,72 NO CARRIER -- No Carrier! Trying again. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf - does this mean I need a different script variation or something? Any assistance, much appreciated. Cheers, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Hi Rob, On Wed, 2009-08-19 at 15:25 +1000, opm595 wrote: Hi Guys, The Mobile Broadband for 9.04 using Vodafone saga continues . . . and I'm not too sure if I'm beating a dead horse or not here. So, anyway, I ended up buying the modem, and after reading a fair bit on various forums and Google searching etc I'm up to the stage of trying to connect. The modem itself is a Huawei K3520 (from Vodafone) and from what I've read it can work with a bit of perseverance using 'wvdial' (from a terminal window). The K3520 is a vodafone branded version of the Huawei E169G. I have 2 e169g running - neither currently with ubuntu. I have used this device in the past with my ubuntu laptop. Try the following: * Ditch wvdial - i have never liked it * Download the karmic version of usb-modeswitch from http://packages.ubuntu.com/karmic/usb-modeswitch * Use gdebi when it pops up to install the deb * open a terminal * run sudo /etc/init.d/udev restart no quotes * run exit no quotes * Unplug your stick and plug it in again * Network manager's HSDPA wizard should popup - i think Good luck Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Thanks heaps, Barry. I'll keep playing around with it, from the additional info' you've provided, and post the outcome(s) shortly. Not sure if NM is going to do anything though because the device (usb modem) wouldn't detect at all when I first tried connection, but we'll see how I go. Once again, many thanks for the assist. Regards, Rob - === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === On Wed, 2009-08-19 at 16:28 +0930, Barry Williams wrote: Try using the infomation from http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=190209 also did you try to use network manager once you got ubuntu to recongnise the device a lot of tutorials use wvdial either because they predate the new network manager with 3g support or don't know it exists so that may work better and easier if NM can see the device On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:55 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Hi Guys, The Mobile Broadband for 9.04 using Vodafone saga continues . . . and I'm not too sure if I'm beating a dead horse or not here. So, anyway, I ended up buying the modem, and after reading a fair bit on various forums and Google searching etc I'm up to the stage of trying to connect. The modem itself is a Huawei K3520 (from Vodafone) and from what I've read it can work with a bit of perseverance using 'wvdial' (from a terminal window). I think my main prob' now is trying to determine the right config' for Australian settings in the wvdial.conf file. At present it looks like this: [Dialer Defaults] Init1 = ATZ Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 Modem Type = Analog Modem Baud = 460800 New PPPD = yes Modem = /dev/ttyUSB1 ISDN = 0 Phone = *+61451358399# Password = username Username = password Init4 = AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au But, when I try to connect, I'm getting this: o...@rob2:~$ wvdial hsdpa -- WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 -- Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf. -- Cannot get information for serial port. -- Initializing modem. -- Sending: ATZ ATZ OK -- Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 OK -- Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au OK -- Modem initialized. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# ^BOOT:34338102,0,0,0,72 NO CARRIER -- No Carrier! Trying again. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf - does this mean I need a different script variation or something? Any assistance, much appreciated. Cheers, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Thanks Dave, Unfortunately, it's still no go after doing everything exactly as your instructions. It now seems more so an issue with device detection now then anything. However when I do a lsusb I receive the following: o...@rob2:~$ lsusb Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 003: ID 045e:0737 Microsoft Corp. Bus 002 Device 002: ID 12d1:1001 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E620 USB Modem Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub o...@rob2:~$ So, I guess it's being seen, but doing little more. Anyway, many thanks for your help. Regards, Rob - === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === On Wed, 2009-08-19 at 19:25 +1000, Dave Hall wrote: Hi Rob, The K3520 is a vodafone branded version of the Huawei E169G. I have 2 e169g running - neither currently with ubuntu. I have used this device in the past with my ubuntu laptop. Try the following: * Ditch wvdial - i have never liked it * Download the karmic version of usb-modeswitch from http://packages.ubuntu.com/karmic/usb-modeswitch * Use gdebi when it pops up to install the deb * open a terminal * run sudo /etc/init.d/udev restart no quotes * run exit no quotes * Unplug your stick and plug it in again * Network manager's HSDPA wizard should popup - i think Good luck Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 04:28 +1000, opm595 wrote: Thanks Dave, Unfortunately, it's still no go after doing everything exactly as your instructions. It now seems more so an issue with device detection now then anything. However when I do a lsusb I receive the following: o...@rob2:~$ lsusb Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 003: ID 045e:0737 Microsoft Corp. Bus 002 Device 002: ID 12d1:1001 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E620 USB Modem Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub o...@rob2:~$ So, I guess it's being seen, but doing little more. Anyway, many thanks for your help. What does ls -l /dev/ttyUSB? give you? -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
What does ls -l /dev/ttyUSB? give you? Yep, as follows: o...@rob2:~$ ls -l /dev/ttyUSB? crw-rw 1 root dialout 188, 0 2009-08-20 09:43 /dev/ttyUSB0 crw-rw 1 root dialout 188, 1 2009-08-20 09:43 /dev/ttyUSB1 o...@rob2:~$ The other thing I've just noticed after testing the device on a work colleague's laptop (which it worked straight away), is that, browsing the device in XP, it seems to have nothing more on it then this Voadfone Connect .exe file, and once launched it's absolutely obsessed in taking you to the Vodafone Prepaid site at every opportunity. I'm starting to 'smell a rat' from Vodafone here, or is that an unreasonable assumption? Yeah, I think it's nearly Ebay time for this little modem. :-) No, seriously, thanks for everyone's input on this, very much appreciated. Cheers, Rob attachment: face-smile.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 10:07 +1000, opm595 wrote: What does ls -l /dev/ttyUSB? give you? Yep, as follows: o...@rob2:~$ ls -l /dev/ttyUSB? crw-rw 1 root dialout 188, 0 2009-08-20 09:43 /dev/ttyUSB0 crw-rw 1 root dialout 188, 1 2009-08-20 09:43 /dev/ttyUSB1 o...@rob2:~$ The other thing I've just noticed after testing the device on a work colleague's laptop (which it worked straight away), is that, browsing the device in XP, it seems to have nothing more on it then this Voadfone Connect .exe file, and once launched it's absolutely obsessed in taking you to the Vodafone Prepaid site at every opportunity. I'm starting to 'smell a rat' from Vodafone here, or is that an unreasonable assumption? Yeah, I think it's nearly Ebay time for this little modem. :-) I don't think that there is any need for ebay to get involved at this stage. The device is recognised, it is showing up as a device. Do you get the network manager wizard when you plug in the device? If not try this: Right click on the network manager applet Select the mobile broadband tab Click add Click forward Select vodafone from the list of providers Click forward Give it a name - the default vodafone should be fine Click Apply (Left) Click on the network manager applet Select vodafone from the list Point your browser to google.com.au Be impressed that it loaded Go to http://www.internationalbeershop.com.au and order some beer for the network manager developers :) (Note: the Around the World in Twenty Beers Pack is really good). Send an email to the list telling everyone how easy it was Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
Many thanks Guys, From what I can gather my problem more so lies from accepting the advice of the rep in the Vodafone shop this morning, who said noway - XP/Vista only. They have a bit of a deal on with their USB prepaid modem plans, to which I was hoping to take advantage of, and if it works (the USB modem) on Jaunty maybe go on a plan down the track. Judging from the info' replies from the list, it seems there's a fair possibility that the Vodafone product may be a go. I think I might just 'jump in the deep-end' on this one and see what happens. Worse case scenario, I blow $130 bucks which is better then being on a long term contract etc. Thanks for all the replies - Much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
I would advice trying to get the make and model of the modem (which can be harder than it sounds as the guys at voda will likely only know it as the vodaphone prepaid modem) but hopefully it is printed on the box. Then do some research as to whether that model is supported by the linux kernel or has drivers available. Also look for some instructions re getting it working. I have some experience with a few 3g usb modems working for telstra and some will work out of the box and some need new drivers sometimes the drivers are not available yet. For instance it took sierra wireless about 2 months between releasing their 306 21mbps modem and them releasing linux drivers. Another trick is if you have one of these fancy modems that have windows software loaded on the device you will probably need to eject the internal memory on the device before it will function as a modem. Unfortunately I haven't come across any company telco or manufacturer that officially supports linux. That way they can get out of training staff to assist with technical support. However most have unofficial support such as sierra wireless writes drivers and zte help users on there forum. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Many thanks Guys, From what I can gather my problem more so lies from accepting the advice of the rep in the Vodafone shop this morning, who said noway - XP/Vista only. They have a bit of a deal on with their USB prepaid modem plans, to which I was hoping to take advantage of, and if it works (the USB modem) on Jaunty maybe go on a plan down the track. Judging from the info' replies from the list, it seems there's a fair possibility that the Vodafone product may be a go. I think I might just 'jump in the deep-end' on this one and see what happens. Worse case scenario, I blow $130 bucks which is better then being on a long term contract etc. Thanks for all the replies - Much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
Thanks Barry. Good advice, will do. I'll post the list my outcomes once I attempt to get it happening. As for the modem I buy, if it dosen't work - I'll be posting that on Ebay :-) Cheers, Rob - === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === On Tue, 2009-08-18 at 17:14 +0930, Barry Williams wrote: I would advice trying to get the make and model of the modem (which can be harder than it sounds as the guys at voda will likely only know it as the vodaphone prepaid modem) but hopefully it is printed on the box. Then do some research as to whether that model is supported by the linux kernel or has drivers available. Also look for some instructions re getting it working. I have some experience with a few 3g usb modems working for telstra and some will work out of the box and some need new drivers sometimes the drivers are not available yet. For instance it took sierra wireless about 2 months between releasing their 306 21mbps modem and them releasing linux drivers. Another trick is if you have one of these fancy modems that have windows software loaded on the device you will probably need to eject the internal memory on the device before it will function as a modem. Unfortunately I haven't come across any company telco or manufacturer that officially supports linux. That way they can get out of training staff to assist with technical support. However most have unofficial support such as sierra wireless writes drivers and zte help users on there forum. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM, opm595opm...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Many thanks Guys, From what I can gather my problem more so lies from accepting the advice of the rep in the Vodafone shop this morning, who said noway - XP/Vista only. They have a bit of a deal on with their USB prepaid modem plans, to which I was hoping to take advantage of, and if it works (the USB modem) on Jaunty maybe go on a plan down the track. Judging from the info' replies from the list, it seems there's a fair possibility that the Vodafone product may be a go. I think I might just 'jump in the deep-end' on this one and see what happens. Worse case scenario, I blow $130 bucks which is better then being on a long term contract etc. Thanks for all the replies - Much appreciated. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au attachment: face-smile.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04
On Tue, 2009-08-18 at 05:14 +0100, opm595 wrote: Message: 7 Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:12:43 +1000 From: opm595 opm...@yahoo.com.au Subject: Mobile Broadband for 9.04? To: ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com Message-ID: 1250565164.4251.9.ca...@opm3nt Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can help me with advice on going mobile (broadband) with 9.04. I'm hoping it's actually possible, because my current mobile phone provider (Vodafone) has said noway are they looking at servicing anything other then MS, between now and this time next millennium. So, just thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob Hi Rob. Ubuntu 9.04 is compatible with lots of mobile broadband devices and providers. In fact, it comes with a massive list of providers' settings, so when you plug in a supported 3G device it will ask you what provider you are with, and then will be able to connect immediately afterward. Much easier than Windows :-) I use a Haweuii E160G (I know I've spelt the manufacturer's name wrong) that Three provided me with - this is the standard Prepaid modem to my understanding. A friend of mine is on pay-as-you-go and has another Haweuii modem with a rotatable USB connector, that also works out-of-the-box on Jaunty but doesn't seem to be as good a modem. I've also seen someone with an Optus-branded E160G, so you can take a look at Optus and Three. Three have good pricing and generally a good signal and good speeds, although it's not a patch on my ADSL (I live in a mobile broadband slow patch as well actually). There are other modems around that work out-of-the-box on Jaunty, so just look up hardware compatibility lists. The modem is the important bit, not the provider - but stick with a mainstream provider otherwise you won't find their details in the Mobile Broadband Wizard. I hope this helps. Chris -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Pt2 - Mobile Broadband for 9.04
Hi Guys, The Mobile Broadband for 9.04 using Vodafone saga continues . . . and I'm not too sure if I'm beating a dead horse or not here. So, anyway, I ended up buying the modem, and after reading a fair bit on various forums and Google searching etc I'm up to the stage of trying to connect. The modem itself is a Huawei K3520 (from Vodafone) and from what I've read it can work with a bit of perseverance using 'wvdial' (from a terminal window). I think my main prob' now is trying to determine the right config' for Australian settings in the wvdial.conf file. At present it looks like this: [Dialer Defaults] Init1 = ATZ Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 Modem Type = Analog Modem Baud = 460800 New PPPD = yes Modem = /dev/ttyUSB1 ISDN = 0 Phone = *+61451358399# Password = username Username = password Init4 = AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au But, when I try to connect, I'm getting this: o...@rob2:~$ wvdial hsdpa -- WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 -- Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf. -- Cannot get information for serial port. -- Initializing modem. -- Sending: ATZ ATZ OK -- Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 C1 D2 +FCLASS=0 OK -- Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au AT+CGDCONT=1,IP,vf.internet.au OK -- Modem initialized. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# ^BOOT:34338102,0,0,0,72 NO CARRIER -- No Carrier! Trying again. -- Sending: ATDT*+61451358399# -- Waiting for carrier. ATDT*+61451358399# Warning: section [Dialer hsdpa] does not exist in wvdial.conf - does this mean I need a different script variation or something? Any assistance, much appreciated. Cheers, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can help me with advice on going mobile (broadband) with 9.04. I'm hoping it's actually possible, because my current mobile phone provider (Vodafone) has said noway are they looking at servicing anything other then MS, between now and this time next millennium. So, just thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
Hi I have a simple Samsung A-412 handset, and this when connected via the supplied USB or connected via blue tooth acts as a 3G modem! However, make sure to know exactly what data rates you will be paying as you could be in for a rather rude shock! my mobile is with Telstra, and they sure know how to charge on their 3g service please take care with this as you certainly don't wish to get a bill you may not be able to afford! Also some phones just work, some fully work, and others just don't! it is still rather hit'n'miss... On Tue, 2009-08-18 at 13:12 +1000, opm595 wrote: Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can help me with advice on going mobile (broadband) with 9.04. I'm hoping it's actually possible, because my current mobile phone provider (Vodafone) has said noway are they looking at servicing anything other then MS, between now and this time next millennium. So, just thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- Scott Evans VK7HSE Phone: +61362291658 Mobile: +61417586157 Skype: vk7hse sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org http://www.vk7hse.hobby-site.org PGP/GPG Key ID 437E00F9 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. attachment: LTN_emailsignature-Hobart.jpgattachment: UbuntuStrapLogo.png-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
Regardless of what they say, most mobile broadband works out of the box, plug in the modem, network manager pops up a configuration dialogue, select provider, give login details, click connect and you're online. At the moment I'm using 3 and my girlfriend is using bigpond nextG. The only tricky thing I've had is the bigpond device needed to have a command sent to it from windows before it would work on 'nix. And vodafone have their own software for mobile broadband devices on Linux too. hth, Lisa On Tue, 2009-08-18 at 13:12 +1000, opm595 wrote: Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can help me with advice on going mobile (broadband) with 9.04. I'm hoping it's actually possible, because my current mobile phone provider (Vodafone) has said noway are they looking at servicing anything other then MS, between now and this time next millennium. So, just thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- OzeeCommunity Your Land, Your Community http://www.ozeecommunity.com.au -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Mobile Broadband for 9.04?
I've always had issues with my 3 Prepaid Wireless modem (the black one) not sure of the model number. It isn't around for me to check. In the end I'll get around to seeing if I can get it to work. If not wait for 9.10 and see if it works in that :) Lisa Milne wrote: Regardless of what they say, most mobile broadband works out of the box, plug in the modem, network manager pops up a configuration dialogue, select provider, give login details, click connect and you're online. At the moment I'm using 3 and my girlfriend is using bigpond nextG. The only tricky thing I've had is the bigpond device needed to have a command sent to it from windows before it would work on 'nix. And vodafone have their own software for mobile broadband devices on Linux too. hth, Lisa On Tue, 2009-08-18 at 13:12 +1000, opm595 wrote: Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can help me with advice on going mobile (broadband) with 9.04. I'm hoping it's actually possible, because my current mobile phone provider (Vodafone) has said noway are they looking at servicing anything other then MS, between now and this time next millennium. So, just thought someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob -- === Local Id: OPM595 Email: opm...@yahoo.com.au PO Box 190, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia Aude aliquid dignum - Dare Something Worthy === -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
