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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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Setting-up Beetel BG64 3G USB modem in ubuntu 13.10 [How-To]

I have just bought a Beetel BG64 usb modem. This modem is working fine on Win 7 but not in ubuntu 13.10 (saucy). I have tried a lot, but still not working.I have posted the output of lsusb & usb-...
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In Ubuntu, is there an application like "Huawei Mobile Partner" for broadband dongle modems?

Is there an application in Ubuntu which is like Huawei Mobile Partner, i. e. an application to manage broadband USB dongle modems? The application should provide: Display bandwidth SMS facility Make ...
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How to configure TATA Photon+ EC1261 HUAWEI

I'm running ubuntu 10.04. I have a newly purchased TATA Photon+ Internet connection which supports Windows and Mac. On the Internet I found a article saying that it could be configured on Linux. I ...
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Huawei E3272 Ubuntu

I have a problem with Huawei E3272 modem. Ubuntu 14.04 does not detect it as a mobile broadband modem. If I put my SIM card into my old modem(E3131) everything works, E3272 is just not detected. I ...
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How to add D-link dwm-156 to usb switch mode for automatic eject of driver CD / switch to modem mode?

I am running Ubuntu 13.10, 32-bit. I had every time need to go terminal to "eject" the windows driver CD,nor gone to disk & eject windows driver CD to make the d-link dwm-156 gsm modem ...
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Unable to connect to the internet on a Ubuntu 14.0.4 laptop using zte(reliance cdma) AC2739 USB modem‏

Many Linux/Ubuntu users face this problem -->(connect to internet using modem zte/etc.....) because modern dongles have USB storage + modem+CD ROM, usb_modes switch blablabla....................... ...
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Configuring Tata Photon + USB Modem Huawei EC156

The version that I have now on my machine is Ubuntu 11.10 Desktop dual booted with Windows XP. The problem that I face is that I have a USB modem of Huawei Model No: EC 156. It's a Tata Photon + ...
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HUAWEI E173 on Ubuntu 12.04

I have a HUAWEI E173 usb stick to access the internet. It works normally on windows but I'd like to be able to use it on my Ubuntu system as well. I plug it in, and after 25-20 seconds the status ...
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How do I set up an MTS MBlaze modem?

I have a new MTS MBlaze Broadband modem USB and it is not getting detected in my Ubuntu 10. 04. It is getting detected as an USB but not as MODEM as result I am not able to create a MOBILE BROADBAND ...
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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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ALCATEL Modem compatibility on UB 12.04

Reciently updated to UB12.04 from previous version. When done, my alcatex onetouch x220Y 3g modem does not work anymore. How can I fix this? Thanks in advance.
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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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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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2 internet connections on a single PC

If I have a wireless and a usb internet connection on my Ubuntu 12.04 as in: At the moment, Ubuntu seems to only make use of the Wired connection which is the usb connection. Is it possible to get ...
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Balance of GSM USB Modem using USSD

Are there some tools or commands I can use to send USSD codes for checking balance and data balance of the GSM SIM Card in my USB modem (Mobile broadband dongle)?
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Install BSNL evdo card in Ubuntu 12.10

I want to install BSNL EVDO Rev A USB Data Card Model No.:T-U500 on my laptop which is double booted with both ubuntu and windows 7. BSNL evdo works well on windows 7 and I tried to install it on ...
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Micromax 3G mobile internet modem not being detected

I have Micromax 3G modem, and I inserted it in the USB port, but it is not being detected by Ubuntu 12.04, that I'm using from a Live USB. I tried creating a mobile Internet connection, however, ...
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Enabling or Installing D-Link DWM 156 broadband modem?

No support for this USB broadband modem. Does anyone have a clue on how to enable or install it in Ubuntu 12.04? The device is listed by lsusb as 2001:a80b but in network manager, there is nothing ...
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Huawei MU736 3G modem not showing in network manager and not connecting

I have a Huawei 3G module, model MU736, installed by default on my Clevo laptop, Ubuntu 14.04 64. Here is what I know: I have a dual boot with Debian 8 Jessie (which despite of Ubuntu doesn't work ...
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LinkSys AC1200 Wireless-AC USB adapter install

Purchased a USB adapter( LinkSys AC1200 Wireless-AC USB adapter/ model WUSB6300) for my Windows laptop and the installation on that was easy. Tricky part is getting it to work in my Linux environment ...
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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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Configuring Huawei E3276 modem

I'm having trouble with my mobile broadband modem (Huawei E3276) on Ubuntu 14.04. lsusb output: Bus 002 Device 024: ID 12d1:1506 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E398 LTE/UMTS/GSM Modem/Networkcard ...
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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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Trouble installing tp link tl-wn821N V5 on 16.04

I am trying to install the USB wifi adapter: tp-link TL-WN821N V5. I found a driver for the V5 version but it won't compile. In the manual of the Linux driver it is said that the driver is for: 14.04....
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Huawei usb 4G modem not detected

I have a problem with Huawei modem. Ubuntu 16 does not detect it as a mobile broadband modem. I cannot choose it in my Network Connections. $ lsusb 5266: executing lsusb Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1bcf:...
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ESP8266 warning: espcomm_sync failed error: espcomm_open failed UBUNTU 18.04

Can't force upload sketch from arduino IDE. warning: espcomm_sync failed error: espcomm_open failed error: espcomm_upload_mem failed error: espcomm_upload_mem failed dmseg [ 4980.110605] usb 3-4: ...
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3G D-Link DWM-157 Modem Install on Ubuntu 12.04

How can I install my 3G Modem (D-Link DWM-157)? Some steps I've already tried: Plug in the modem (green light is fired); Run sudo su command; lsusb (command line) - my USB-device is found ("Bus 003 ...
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Huawei E3531: view signal strength?

I have a Huawei E3531 3G dongle (which works fine on Ubuntu 14.04, right out of the box). However, it registers as an USB-Ethernet adapter and I can't view any signal strength or other connection ...
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way to call through Huawei Modem in 14.04 E303

I have a huawei e303 u modem, I followed a guide from this link. Everything is working except calling features. Call goes to other end but no voice OR vice versa. I mean , when somebody calls me, it ...
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Ubuntu hangs after replugging the modem

I am facing this issue on Ubuntu 12.04, which is for my Wimax modem with beceem chipset. If I replug the device Ubuntu goes in hang state. Its happens very often. If I plug the USB and restart it ...
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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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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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How do i configure universal USB modems (e.g. iBall 3.5G Connect) [duplicate]

There is no user guide with this USB modem for linux installation and it is not detected automatically in Ubuntu 11.10. Help.
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Dodo USB Modem (Alcatel 'OneTouch X220L') not working since update to 12.04

I have a dodo USB modem in which I had used perfectly fine in 11.10. When I first installed Ubuntu I plugged the USB modem in and it worked perfectly as is. However, since the new update it will not ...
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UBUNTU's Network Connection Manger can't detect Huawei ETS2051 Modem device!

I have a modem device called Huawei ETS2051 and the Network Connection Manger can't detect it, but when I use Gnome-PPP it work fine but the problem is when I use Gnome-PPP; apps like Ubuntu software ...
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How to configure Micromax 352g USB Modem?

I want the driver software for my Micromax 352g USB modem for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. On Ubuntu 10.04 sakis3g was working well, but it is not working on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
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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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Micromax MMX 310G Data Card is not being recognized as a modem

I am using Ubuntu 12.04. When I plug My USB Mobile Broadband Modem, it is detected as a storage disk. It does not switch its mode to Modem. The modem is Micromax MMX310G 3G.
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Problem with using 4G Usb dongle

I have received a 4G usb dongle and I tried to use it on a ubuntu 18.04 but it is not working Diagnostic I have done Tried to diagnose with lsusb grep Huawei, the terminal show Bus 001 Device 007: ...
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How to get Bus and Device relationship for a /dev/ttyUSB

I need to write an script for restart USB dongles. I have all tools but I can't link my /dev/ttyUSBx to physical BUS and DEVICE. An issue is that I have three dongles with the same id vendor and id ...
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USB mobile broadband dongles in Ubuntu (14.04)? Where to start?

Your situation or what you need to get a working Internet connection with a mobile broadband USB dongle: You have the USB dongle, of course. You have a 3G, 4G or whatever SIM card with a data plan ...
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USB tethering from Android 2.3

I used a friend's Android (2.3) phone that allows USB tethering, subheading: "share phone's mobile network with PC." Android lets me set 2 tethering settings, under "USB tethering type": ...
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Can not connect Huawei e3372 modem on Ubuntu 15.10. Please help

I got a new Huawei E3372 modem for my 4G data connection. I have not been able to make it work, since it does not show up in my Network Manager. Can some one point me to the correct direction on how ...
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Huawei e303c data-card not working for Ubuntu 11.04?

Cheers to you. I got a problem in making a Mobile-BroadBand connection in Ubuntu 11.04, using 'Huawei e303c' usb data-card. I'm using Tata Docomo 3G sim-card (India, circle: Maharastra). My ...
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How to install wvdial without getting the following error?

When I ran the command: sudo apt-get install wvdial I got this error message : error p@p:~$ sudo apt-get install wvdial Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state ...
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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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How do I get a 3G USB modem to work?

Since at least Jaunty, I've tried to get my wife's 3G USB modem to work on Ubuntu, always with the same result - instant, complete system freeze. I've tried installing`wvdial and usb-modeswitch, I've ...
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Modem Network DIsconnected. You are now offline

I'm a new user of linux environment. I'm using ubuntu 11.10 and a MTS Mblaze USB modem. I have installed it correctly and it was working good at first but when I restarted my system then I was unable ...
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Enable mobile broadband not working

I'm using an EVDO usb Modem on 12.04. It works perfectly fine for few times. But now on wards when ever I try to connect it shows not enabled in status . I tried to enable it by ticking "Enable Mobile ...
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