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3G USB Modem Not Working in 12.04

When I connect my 3G USB Modem to my laptop with 12.04, nothing shows up in Network-Manager. This modem is working in 11.10 and the modem is shown in Network-Manager but not in 12.04 !! Here are the ...
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How to get my 3G ZTE MF XXX / Prolink PHS XXX dongle working in Linux

Some of these devices either aren't naturally detected or are not usable in Ubuntu and other GNU/Linux operating systems.
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Huawei modem does not work with 16.04

Ubuntu 16.04 does not recognize my Huawei 15ca USB modem. How can I fix this?
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Tata Docomo 3g Dongle in Linux [Mint or Ubuntu ] [closed]

I need help connecting the Tata Docomo 3g Dongle in Linux.I searched everywhere on the internet and could not find any solution.I think all the required files are provided with the device : Here is ...
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Huwawei E220 broadband dongle not working

The problem is, I have used Ubuntu from 6.10 upto 11.10. And upto 11.04 I used my same USB 3G dongle to connect to broadband and it worked fine. But 2 days ago I upgraded to Ubuntu 11.10 and broadband ...
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How can I install the Huawei E1550 dongle

I'm a new user and can't have my Huawei E1550 dongle installed & connect to the internet. Can anyone help? Using Ubuntu 11.10
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How to set up the Alcatel OneTouch x602d modem?

I have a 3G modem: Alcatel OneTouch x602d and I have installed the latest usb-modeswitch so it doesn't work like a CD or USB any more, but I don't know how to set up the modem itself. There is no ...
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How can I force a USB modem to only connect via EDGE and not 3G?

How do I get Network-admin to restrict connection to GSM (Edge) instead of flipping between 3G and Edge and lose connection. Usually it works out-of-the box, but at my current location there are a lot ...
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Why Network Manager Can't Detect My ZTE USB 3G Modem!

I am using ubuntu 12.10. I use a ZTE USB 3G Modem to connect to internet. I connect that modem through a driver software which was provided with the modem. This modem works fine. I can browse , use ...
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PIN request at each login after update to Maverick

I have a netbook with included 3G mobile broadband card (Huawei E620). I have configured the broadband network connection in the Network Manager and it works perfectly. However since Maverick upgrade,...
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Choosing 3G or EDGE on Mobile Broadband

I'm using Mobile Broadband with the modem HUAWEI K3765 . I have installed the driver from here : http://www.betavine.net/bvportal/resources/datacards/devices . In the modem's official management ...
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How to connect to the Internet using an Airtel 3G USB dongle?

I installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on an HP pavilion dv6 laptop alongside Windows 7. I am not able to connect to internet via Airtel 3G USB dongle. I tried editing the network connection and am still ...
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Connecting to 3G Modem with Command Line

I have a 3g Modem and it's my only way to connect to internet . In the GUI Mode it's easy to connect via Network Manager, But how to connect to internet with this modem in the Text Mode?
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Three's mobile broadband

I've recently downloaded Ubuntu 12.10 and it seems great. I just can't get my Three Ireland mifi dongle to work at all. When I plug it in, it only recognizes it as a storage devise. Any ideas on how ...
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Is it possible to disable the automatic download of updates when the internet connection is through a 3G dongle?

Is it possible to disable the automatic download of updates when the internet connection is through a 3G dongle, while still downloading them in the background when the connection is via WiFi or eth0? ...
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Unable to Connect to Internet with 3G USB Dongle for Particular ISP

I'm using USB 3G Dongle for Internet. Previously I was using Tata Docomo (India) as provider, and the Internet was working fine. Now I've changed to BSNL, but I'm unable to connect to the Internet on ...
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Connecting to Internet using TataPhoton 3G dongle(ZTE MF190) Ubuntu 12.04

I have bought a new Tata Docomo Photon 3G Dongle and I want to use it from Ubuntu 12.04. When I connect the device, its detected but I don't know how to install the software packed within it or ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 mounts a 3G modem as USB storage!

I have bought an Alcatel x602D modem for 3G Internet connections but Ubuntu doesn't recognize it as a modem but like USB storage How should I proceed?
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Ubuntu restricting download speed to 15kbps

I used a 3G broadband modem. I usually would be able to get a download speed of 40 - 60 kbps when i still used windows. but it seems ubuntu has a way of restricting downloads to 15kbps. this happens ...
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How To Install D-Link DWM-156 3G Modem Ubuntu 13.04

I bought a new D-Link 3G modem and it said it supports Linux. But after I installed it, I still can’t make the device work on Ubuntu 13.04. I used the .deb file from the D-link modem ...
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition OTA-11 - 2G/3G issue

Solved! If someone needs tips for clean install of ubuntu touch, you can contact me. Edit: Only thing what is solved is how to reinstall os. Still have issues with carrier in Finland. I bought Meizu ...
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My mobile-broadband device does not work on ubuntu 13.10

My mobile-broadband device 1c9e:6061 OMEGA TECHNOLOGY WL-72B 3.5G MODEM does not work on Ubuntu 13.10 or any Ubuntu based distros. But it works well on Fedora 19 and Fuduntu. on Ubuntu: # lsusb Bus ...
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Setting up my new 3G usb modem "D-Link DWP 156 in ubuntu 13.10

This USB modem has official support for Linux OS(Ubuntu 10.04 or above). I have tried all the methods shown on various sites but Nothing worked. In the terminal I typed isusb and the output is as ...
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GSM SIM card pin code recovery

I'd like to reinstall a ubuntu laptop that has working WWAN, but I lost the pin code of the SIM card. Since Ubuntu uses the sim card fine, I'm assuming that it has the pin code written somewhere in a ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 wake up hibernate suspend black display on Nokia Booklet 3G

Lubuntu 13.04 runs amazing on the Nokia Booklet 3G with a SSD, the only issue I got is the wake up/suspend/hibernate not working properly i.e. the display stays blank or black. Any idea how to fix it? ...
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Problem in configuration of Micromax MMX 355G in Ubuntu 12.04

Hi! I got an error at the last step. I am using Micromax MMX 355g 3G modem HSPA 7.2mbps. Configuration will be very difficult and detection of driver also difficult. I just did the above steps are ...
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Using "MTNL 3G Jadoo" data card on Ubuntu

I am trying to use "MTNL 3G Jadoo" data card (Teracom LW272) with Ubuntu 12.04. On connecting, it gets mounted as a drive containing the client installation .deb file. I opened the .deb file in Ubuntu ...
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how to install "Reliance 3G" USB Dongle in Ubuntu 14.04

Hello Ubuntu Community, Please give instructions to use Reliance 3G USB Dongle in Ubuntu 14.04. I've tried various methods on web / Ubuntu forum / Ask Ubuntu, but they are not working for me. Please ...
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