[SOLVED] HowTo set up EVDO card or usb enabled phone(CDMA)

[Saghaulor]

Do this:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php...&postcount=296

That was already present in my config file. I'll post my config file for further assistance. I noticed in the post below that the card must be 64bit compatible for 64bit hardware. I'm not sure if this is my problem, but I am running 8.04 AMD64. Would my card still be able connect if it was 32bit, albeit a very short connection time?

My config file.

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = USB Modem
Baud = 921600
New PPPD = yes
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
ISDN = 0
 Phone = <#777>
 Password = <vzw>
 Username = <##########@vzw3g.com>
Stupid Mode = 1
Init = ATZ
ISDN = 0
Auto Reconnect = on
Carrier Check = no
 [Dialer shh]
Init3 = ATM0
 [Dialer pulse]
Dial Command = ATDP

[Saghaulor]

Also, for more info, and for my own knowledge, I'm not sure as to whether or not Airprime or the USBSerial drivers is running. It looks like Airprime is not running, even though I modprobe'd it.

I believe the below information is what is required from the dmesg command.

[   36.001237] /build/buildd/linux-2.6.24/drivers/usb/serial/usb-serial.c: USB Serial support registered for GSM modem (1-port)
[   36.001270] option 2-5:1.0: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
[   36.001429] usb 2-5: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[   36.001443] option 2-5:1.1: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
[   36.001526] usb 2-5: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB1
[   36.001537] usbcore: registered new interface driver option
[   36.001539] /build/buildd/linux-2.6.24/drivers/usb/serial/option.c: USB Driver for GSM modems: v0.7.1

The error I receive upon wvdial terminating is below.

> The PPP daemon has died: Lack of LCP echo responses (exit code = 15)

Now I consider myself very inexperienced to linux, but might this be caused by Airprime and USBSerial running side by side?

How do I know what driver is running?

[pvillela]

The instructions for the first method using Airprime driver worked flawlessly with a Verizon UM175 USB modem on Ubuntu 8.04. Many thanks!

[Mach1US]

Also, for more info, and for my own knowledge, I'm not sure as to whether or not Airprime or the USBSerial drivers is running. It looks like Airprime is not running, even though I modprobe'd it.

I believe the below information is what is required from the dmesg command.

[   36.001237] /build/buildd/linux-2.6.24/drivers/usb/serial/usb-serial.c: USB Serial support registered for GSM modem (1-port)
[   36.001270] option 2-5:1.0: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
[   36.001429] usb 2-5: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[   36.001443] option 2-5:1.1: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
[   36.001526] usb 2-5: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB1
[   36.001537] usbcore: registered new interface driver option
[   36.001539] /build/buildd/linux-2.6.24/drivers/usb/serial/option.c: USB Driver for GSM modems: v0.7.1

The error I receive upon wvdial terminating is below.

> The PPP daemon has died: Lack of LCP echo responses (exit code = 15)

Open terminal and type:
sudo gedit /etc/ppp/peers/wvdial
And insert aditionally those lines:

lcp-echo-failure 0
lcp-echo-interval 0

[sandyeggoboy]

THANK YOU!!!! my card works perfectly now!!!

[dccrens]

Well I have the Novatel USB760 from verizon and it seems neither of the methods here will work. When I insert the device it is recognized as a USB storage device and mounted as a cdrom. This is because the device has internal storage (where the windows verizon programs are stored) and it also has a micro sd card slot.

When I look through dmesg output there is no mention of "airprime" or of a GSM Modem or serial.

Any thoughts?

[Saghaulor]

Open terminal and type:
sudo gedit /etc/ppp/peers/wvdial
And insert aditionally those lines:

lcp-echo-failure 0
lcp-echo-interval 0

Hey, I nearly figured out how to do it on myself using this thread.
http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-619938.html

But your post definitely helped.

[Saghaulor]

Well I have the Novatel USB760 from verizon and it seems neither of the methods here will work. When I insert the device it is recognized as a USB storage device and mounted as a cdrom. This is because the device has internal storage (where the windows verizon programs are stored) and it also has a micro sd card slot.

When I look through dmesg output there is no mention of "airprime" or of a GSM Modem or serial.

Any thoughts?

I believe that you have to patch the kernel with the Airprime driver. The following link details how one would go about doing so.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=461991

I haven't tried it yet, but I believe all should work as written.

[NTolerance]

I got internet working with an Alltel LG AX8600 and wvdial, but I would like to get it working with Network manager. (As I have to constantly tell Firefox that I am online to browse.) But for some reason it isn't working. I am using port /dev/ttyACM0 for my connection in wvdial, but the network manager doesn't give it as an option. (So I enter it manually.)
Other posts say that "It just works." with the dialer like that. I am blacklisting like first suggested. Any suggestions?

I'm also looking for help with the Alltel AX8600 and Network Manager on Intrepid. Ubuntu detects the USB connection to the phone and creates a /dev/ttyACM0 device, but Network Manager does nothing when I try to connect with the AX8600. No error message, no timeout, nothing. Is there a log for Network Manager or a way to run it from the terminal to get more information?

Edit: In a record time of 45 minutes I have solved this problem. First of all, Network Manager log data is stored in /var/log/syslog. I found some "pin code" errors in there. Turns out my AX8600's security lock had been enabled. I went into the security section of the settings menu on the phone and entered the default unlock code which was the last 4 digits of my phone number. I then plugged the now-unlocked phone back into the USB port and Network Manager automatically created a new profile which fired up in seconds. Sweet!

[djedi]

Hello all!
Please be patient. I am a complete nube (to Linux and ubuntu) and am trying to set up the EVDO modem in 8.10.
I have edited the wvdial.conf file as suggested, but keep getting this message in the gnome pppd log:
"unable to run /usr/sbin/pppd
check permissions , or specify a "PPPD path" option in wvdial.conf"
Then, after a while, I get:
"NO CARRIER
Max attempts Exceeded Aborting
Disconnect at (date and time)"

I think I am getting the hang of some things but others escape me.
Thanks in advance.
WK