When I try and set up my mobile connection through the connection wizard it doesn't work at all. There is no indication that my computer even recognizes it. Any pointers? This is a Verizon dongle.
1 Answer
You may need to install the usb-modeswitch
package, if your Verizon device is a "flip-flop" device.
A "flip-flop" device is one that initially appears as a CD-ROM device that contains Windows drivers for the device. This driver, when installed, sends a special command to the device to let it know that it can "flip" into modem mode.
Usually these devices have no Linux drivers on them. The usb-modeswitch
program sends the special command unconditionally, and lets Linux's built-in facilities talk to the modem.
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Oh dear. Hmm. Well, I updated my answer to answer your question, anyway. You may need a newer version of
usb-modeswitch
(if one exists---unlikely given you're using 10.10) that knows about your device. Oct 22, 2010 at 17:12 -
This dongle does seem to have these features, it just doesn't show up at all in Ubuntu.– CullenDMOct 22, 2010 at 17:14
lsusb
(look at the results). It looks something like this:046d:c30e
. Search for that id on the internet and you'll surely find guides on how to set the stick up. Report your id back here, if you need more help.