Questions tagged [usb-modeswitch]
usb-modeswitch is a tool used to control so-called USB 'flip-flop' devices with which it is possible to change their mode to whatever their function should be (e.g. a modem), even if they are at first recognised as a usb storage device.
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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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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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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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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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Help with implementing usb_modeswitch
Anyone know how to configure usb_modeswitch? I have read the documentation and did not find it very useful.
I have the following device:
oshirowanen@laptop:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 19d2:0031 ...
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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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Automatically use usb_modeswitch for Wifi USB
I've recently purchased a Wifi Dongle containing a Realtek rtl8811CU chipset. I'm using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Luckily, after finding this Github repo, I could compile it and install the driver without ...
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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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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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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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Leapfrog Crammer won't mount as a USB flash drive
I can't seem to get the Leapfrog Crammer study and sound system to show up as a flash drive under ubuntu so I can transfer stuff to it.
I don't want to install the leapfrog bloatware, can someone ...
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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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Huawei e173s 3G USB dongle won't switch into modem mode
Output of
lsusb | grep Huawei
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Bus 003 Device 003: ID 12d1:1c0b Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E173s 3G broadband stick (modem off)
I've checked if usb_modeswitch is set up properly as per https:...
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HUAWEI E5573 stopped working (Xubuntu 16.10)
Before that happened always when i connected modem to USB port ethernet connection was applied automatically. Now after i plug modem to USB system recognize it as a CD/DVD device, file manger opens ...
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Use a newer ZTE modem with usb-modeswitch
Recently, I bought a 3G HSDPA modem from Cell C (South Africa). it is a ZTE MF190 capable of 7.2Mbps up and 5.76Mbps down.
So anyway i noticed usb_modeswitch does not support it. The details are as ...