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Could Not Connect to Internet Even After Installing wvdial

After I start wvdial, I get the following lines $sudo wvidal WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.61 Initializing modem. Sending: ATZ OK Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +...
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Configuring Asus USB-N13 Wireless Driver without Internet Connection

I don't have a wired internet connection on my desktop and I had a fresh install of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS right now. I bought an ASUS USB-N13 Wireless Adapter; but although it recognizes my wireless ...
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Installation procedure for Huwaei E303c dongle

I'd like a step-by-step procedure for installing my Huwaei Eo303c dongle in Ubuntu 12.04. I am quite new to this, and I haven't been successful in installing it despite trying out a number of methods.
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Mobile broadband not connect without unplug and plug

I have recently installed ubuntu 13.10 and I am still very new in this operating system. My problem is that when I start my computer, it detects all the wifi connections around but not my mobile ...
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Problem with building/compiling a driver for Edimax wireless adapter EW-7822UAC in Kubuntu 13.10 64-bit

I have a USB wireless adapter EW-7822UAC from Edimax, and I used to be able to build/compile a Linux driver from the source that the vendor provided just by installing build-essential package on a ...
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ubuntu 13.04 recognizes usb mobile broadband modem as ethernet connection

When I plug in my USB mobile broadband modem (ZTE MF-667), in the network manager instead of a mobile broadband connection, I get an Ethernet connection, called: Ethernet Network (ZTE WCDMA ...
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Sprint NetGear 341U USB Modem

I connect my Sprint NetGear 341U USB Modem to my computer but ubuntu 12.04 did not recognize it.
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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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configuring USB modem( Huawei EC156) in ubuntu 13.10

I am facing difficulty in installing my USB modem in Ubuntu 13.10. Contrary to what many have suggested,it does not get detected automatically, nor does setting a new connection help. USB Device is ...
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My pc freezes when I connect to the internet with my iBurst USB modem

I'm having some trouble with iBurst USB modem. I followed these instructions, and now it seems I can connect to the internet, but when I try to connect my whole desktop freezes. When I boot into ...
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My GreenTel dongle is not detected in Ubuntu 12.04 LST

I have a GT-G20 GreenTel dongle and it is not recognized in both USB 2.0 and 3 ports, Please give me a solution. Below shown the output when executed "lsusb" command; Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:...
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call a modem using ubuntu and a iphone

I'm having a pc with ubuntu, and want to call a machine with a modem on it. The things I have in my work is the following, my pc with ubuntu, my iphone. Is it possible to call ( in this case a ...
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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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Automate phone calls in ubuntu

I have a mobile broadband usb modem (huawei e1731) and this modem supports phone calls. Is there any application in ubuntu which can be used make make calls from my modem? Is there any way to automate ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 and Reliance Netconnect USB Modem

I have recently procured a Reliance Netconnect+ USB connection for accessing internet. I have the following observations: Netconnect+ Modem is detected by Microsoft Windows but is not detected "...
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Multiple GSM Dongles

I'm using wvdial to connect two 3g dongles. I put the dongles on my PC and both are recognized and setup correctly. I've used first one or second one separated having success, but if I try to connect ...
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Is there any USB modem that is supported by default in Ubuntu?

I need to buy an USB modem and also want to use it in Ubuntu. It there any modem available that is supported by default and can be used without any hack?
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How to read AT commands that Ubuntu sends to my 3G modem?

The modem, Huawei E173 (12d1:1436) works out of the box with Ubuntu. I can connect to the Internet with no difficulties. I would like to know how Ubuntu does this. When connected, the modem is ...
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unable to unmount the modem

am using USB modem and i try to safely remove the modem but it gives the following message. error detaching:helper exited with exit code 1:detaching device/dev/sdb USB device:/sys/devices/Pci0000:00/...
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dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.

How do I install a Huawei E1752, since my cursor doesnt work. how do I use the command line to install the modem and ensure that I complete the update.
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Tata Photon 3g ZTE MF190 detected in Ubuntu 13.04 but not connected

I'm using ubuntu 13.04. Earlier i used Huawei 2g internet dongle which worked fine. Recently I got TATA PHOTON 3g dongle which in ZTE MF190 model, it gets recognized and appears in my network panel ...
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I can't connect internet through Vodafone dongle

I have connected the dongle to my laptop, it shows in network manager with my network provider name (tata docom), but can't connect to internet. How can I fix this? Writing in terminal lsusb command ...
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Unable to see the UI while using USB modem

I successfully installed Ubuntu 13.04 on my system. However, when I tried installing my USB modem of the type ZTE AC2787, I found that the file explorer couldn't detect the modem. Additionally, I ...
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why i couldn't connect to internet using ZTE made reliance in HSD mode?

I am trying to connect to the internet with a Reliance Netconnect+ made by ZTE. The manufacturer provided a driver disk to install it, but I couldn't make the install programme work, and whenever I ...
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USB modem gets disconnected after some time in 12.04

I have huawei E1732 USB modem and I am using mobile-partner with it(given by the manufacturer). Recently the modem began to disconnect and the network doesn't show up after it disconnects and I have ...
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using ZTE MF1 HSPA USB Modem in Ubuntu 12.04LTS

My ZTE MF192 HSPA USB Orange Modem(black) came with Linux driver setup packages which I installed one by one. The modem now blinks with a blue light but that's all. I've tried the Mobile Broadband ...
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How to fix a mobile modem that worked with Ubuntu 12.10 but doesn't with 13.04?

I upgraded from Ubuntu 12.10 to 13.04 and now I can not connect to my mobile internet service. It worked perfectly before but it no longer does with 13.04. I have a Huawei modem from the Paraguayan ...
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how to solve the problem of the installation huawei modem e303c in ubuntu 13.04

I am trying to install huawei modem software. But it is not being installed. It is showing like this: bhaskar@bhaskar:~$ cd Desktop/driver bhaskar@bhaskar:~/Desktop/driver$ sudo ./install old path =/...
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How to install the driver for iball 3.5G connect in ubuntu 12.04? [duplicate]

How do I install the driver for iball 3.5G connect wireless Modem in Ubuntu 12.04? My Laptop is Dell Inspiron N4010. Modem is not getting detected.
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HSPA 3g modem manager for backtrack/ubuntu

I am getting problem with a 3g mobile broadband modem/dongle. Is there any free program available for ubuntu to operate over 3g modem. I am having problem with instruction came with modem. Is their ...
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How to use a ZTE MF 190 dongle in Ubuntu

How can I use a ZTE MF 190 USB dongle in Ubuntu 12.10? The connection manager in the device memory runs only in Windows. Is there a connection manager for Ubuntu? Please help!
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udev rule for cdma modem is not working

The udev rule i've written for CDMA modem is SUBSYSTEM=="tty", ATTRS{bInterfaceNumber}=="00", ATTRS{bNumEndpoints}=="03", ATTRS{product}=="ZTE CDMA Tech", ACTION=="add", SYMLINK+="CDMAModem" and $ ...
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How Do I Log USB Modem AT Command Output?

I want to be able to send the command "AT+CSQ" to /dev/ttyUSB1 every 5 seconds, and log out response to a text file. I can do it manually via screen (screen /dev/ttyUSB1 and type in AT+CSQ and see the ...
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Can't download anything

When I try to install usb-modeswitch for making a mobile-broadband work, Ubuntu cannot download anything. Even when I tried to install Wine, it failed to connect to the internet even though I could ...
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Installing dpkg error "requested operation requires superuser privilege"

Running Ubuntu Version 13.04 and login as administrator and says I need to a superuser to run dpkg, I thought admin was a superuser. What am I doing wrong? avid@david-Dell-DM051:~/Documents$ dpkg -i ...
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How can i install my Wi-max USB modem in Ubutu 13.04?

I have installed Ubuntu 13.04 . Now I want know how to install my Wi-max USB modem's driver in my Ubuntu 13.04.
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Huawei E1731 not getting detected in Ubuntu 13.04

I got a new airtel data card with Huawei E1731 firmware. My laptop is Dell Inspiron 14. When I plugged in the device into my laptop, It is not even detecting that device as an USB. I went into /media ...
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How do I keep my Huawei E3131 3G modem from unmounting?

I need help getting my Huawei E3131 modem to (consistently) work. I am currently running Ubuntu 12.04.2 and 3G dongles have worked many times before. However, my newly acquired Huawei E3131 is causing ...
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How do I bundle several units of 3G modems to improve bandwidth?

How do I bundle let's say five to ten units of 3G modems in order to improve the download speed? I'd like to do this on Ubuntu Server 12.04.2 LTS. In the end, I would like to use the Ubuntu server as ...
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NDIS driver installation failed while installing e303c Huawei modem in Ubuntu 13.04

Installation of the driver for the Huawei modem fails with the following error: Error:Install NDIS driver failed.The Compiling environment is not all ready. Please check gcc,make and kernel build ...
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How To Install D-Link DWM-156 3G Modem Ubuntu 13.04 [duplicate]

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 13.10. I used the .deb file from the D-link modem ...
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No "ENABLE BROADBAND" option in network settings of ubuntu 12.10

i used to use 12.04 LTS and had the same problem..upgraded to 12.10 as i have read somewhere that 12.10 has a fix for it...but i still face the same problem.. *i have wvdial...usb-mode switch packages ...
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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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Error while installing 3G USB stick driver on Ubuntu 12.04

I am getting the error shown below. I'm new to Ubuntu. How do I resolve it? > install.sh: 187: [: true: unexpected operator udevadm is exist! ******Begin to /opt/TATA_DOCOMO_3G/driver this is ...
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Mobile Partner does not run on Ubuntu 12.04

I am using Ubuntu 12.04 on a Lenovo e430 laptop. For the next month I am going to stay in a flat with no internet connection, so I want to use Huawei e173 modem to connect. ( And share the connection ...
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Install 3G Irvine (maybe Huawei) dongle on Ubuntu 12.04

I have an Irvine (which may actually be Huawei) 3g USB modem. I live in India. I use ubuntu 12.04. I am using an airtel SIM card in the modem. On plugging in the modem, it shows up in 'Edit ...
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Huawei Linux driver on Ubuntu 13.04

installing the driver for the Huawei Vodafone K3772 key in Ubu 13.04 I get the following error: "make: *** [install] Errore 2 Install NDIS driver failed. The compiling environment is not all ready. ...
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Ubuntu Server 12.10 3g modem connection established but not used

Our server has LAN (DHCP) connection to Internal Network and 3G (via USB dongle) to the Internet. The Internet access should not be exposed to internal network and vice versa. To be able use 3G modem ...
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connect to internet through 3g dongle in ubuntu server

As the title says, can i connect to internet through 3g dongle in ubuntu server fresh installation Any terminal / manual way? My purpose is to get connection using dongle in ubuntu server minimal ...
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Huawei EC156 modem no longer detected after disconnected

I have just installed Ubuntu 13.04 Raring. Now I'm facing a problem with my Huawei EC156 modem. At first it will work properly but it will disapear from network-manager if the modem is disconnected ...
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