Retro
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How do I set my Vodacom 3G modem to only connect on 3G and not GPRS on Ubuntu?
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Connect on 3G only - Ubuntu 9.04
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Other Pineapple Smurf
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You cannot. It will connect to 3G if you have 3G reception, and GPRS if you don't have 3G reception.
If your modem is not connecting at 3G then its a reception issue and not an OS and/or application issue.
If your modem is not connecting at 3G then its a reception issue and not an OS and/or application issue.
Retro
Senior Member
I don't agree. I'm connecting from the same place. On Linux on my netbook, I get GPRS, but from Windows XP on my Notebook, I get 3G.
Other Pineapple Smurf
Honorary Master
On Windows when you set your app to only connect to 3G then it will poll your modem to see if it can. If it cannot get a 3G signal then it will not connect.
On LINUX, it just connects. If your not getting 3G then use the 2 headed USB cable.
Accept the fact that out of the box UBUNTU dose not give you this feature.
Install Vodafone-Connect if you want access to this or use wvdial and get the correct AT commands for your modem.
On LINUX, it just connects. If your not getting 3G then use the 2 headed USB cable.
Accept the fact that out of the box UBUNTU dose not give you this feature.
Install Vodafone-Connect if you want access to this or use wvdial and get the correct AT commands for your modem.
Lizard
Well-Known Member
With Windows XP on my desktop I connect to 2G. It's a reception issue. It's as slow as dial-up and drives me up the wall.
Retro
Senior Member
What difference will this make?
Other Pineapple Smurf
Honorary Master
Some modems like the E220 need more power to connect to 3G while newer models are happy with the standard USB output.
I have both the E220 and E272 and my E220 requires the two headed cable to get the same quality signal as my E272 on single head cable.
Also use the LED on the modem to diagnose your signal. Some modems need to settle down first before they will connect at 3G while others are faster. The LED on your modem (when not connected) runs independent of your OS so it will give you accurate feedback on your signal strength.
I have both the E220 and E272 and my E220 requires the two headed cable to get the same quality signal as my E272 on single head cable.
Also use the LED on the modem to diagnose your signal. Some modems need to settle down first before they will connect at 3G while others are faster. The LED on your modem (when not connected) runs independent of your OS so it will give you accurate feedback on your signal strength.
Retro
Senior Member
Thanks for that info, will give it a try. I've been using the standard single usb cable.