Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Hey daka,
Thanks for the info and tips - and well done on getting it to work, even under kubuntu
Thanks for the info and tips - and well done on getting it to work, even under kubuntu
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"Modem not responding"
Hi!
Searching these forums didn't really help. This thread is also a bit big... Here's my problem. Maybe you could help me with some info.
I have a Huawei E220 with Vodafone and I might be the first around here in Romania to try this modem on Linux.
I have openSUSE 10.2 with kernel 2.6.18.2-34-default.
After plugging the device /var/log/messages says:
Also:
I unmount it and remove the usb-storage module:
I prepare the modem:
This is the config. I've changed the phone number and the domain as I've seen Windows sets them:
The dial and the error:
The log:
The modem was connected the whole time. Is this OK? I read somewhere that an active cable/wireless connection can "disturb" the modem.
Any ideas? Advices? Many thanks in advance!
Hi!
Searching these forums didn't really help. This thread is also a bit big... Here's my problem. Maybe you could help me with some info.
I have a Huawei E220 with Vodafone and I might be the first around here in Romania to try this modem on Linux.
I have openSUSE 10.2 with kernel 2.6.18.2-34-default.
After plugging the device /var/log/messages says:
Also:
Code:
# lsusb
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 12d1:1003
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
# ls -al /dev/ttyU*
ls: cannot access /dev/ttyU*: No such file or directoryI unmount it and remove the usb-storage module:
Code:
# umount /dev/sr1
# rmmod usb-storage/var/log/messages said:
I prepare the modem:
Code:
# modprobe usbserial vendor=0x12d1 product=0x1003/var/log/messages said:
Code:
# ls -al /dev/ttyU*
crw-rw---- 1 root uucp 188, 0 Dec 28 23:24 /dev/ttyUSB0This is the config. I've changed the phone number and the domain as I've seen Windows sets them:
Code:
# cat /etc/wvdial.conf
al for Vodacom Data. Created by Tazz_tux
# Version 1.0
# Change Log:
#
# Added support for HSDPA.
# Added Headers and version control.
[Dialer pin]
Init1 = AT+CPIN=1234
[Dialer hsdpa]
Phone = *99***16#
Username = vodafone
Password = vodafone
Stupid Mode = 1
Dial Command = ATDT
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Init5 =AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.vodafone.ro";The dial and the error:
Code:
# wvdial pin hsdpa
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.54.0
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: AT+CPIN=1234
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: AT+CPIN=1234
--> Modem not responding.The log:
/var/log/messages said:
The modem was connected the whole time. Is this OK? I read somewhere that an active cable/wireless connection can "disturb" the modem.
Any ideas? Advices? Many thanks in advance!
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Hi!
The modem was connected the whole time. Is this OK? I read somewhere that an active cable/wireless connection can "disturb" the modem.
Any ideas? Advices? Many thanks in advance!
Hi,
I think your problem lies with the fact that suse is trying to re-attach the mass-storage device. See if you can disable the plug and play for a bit.
Laterz !
Help!!!!!!!!
They are new of linux, I have acquired smart the Huawei modem e220 I would want to make it to work on my mandriva distribuzuione linux 2007, but I do not succeed to make it. You can help me? I have tried some commandos but decidedly I do not know where to put the hands. You can help with one detailed explanation me of several the passages? They are Italian and I have a limited acquaintance of the English language, excused for eventual problems of translation. A salute to all.
They are new of linux, I have acquired smart the Huawei modem e220 I would want to make it to work on my mandriva distribuzuione linux 2007, but I do not succeed to make it. You can help me? I have tried some commandos but decidedly I do not know where to put the hands. You can help with one detailed explanation me of several the passages? They are Italian and I have a limited acquaintance of the English language, excused for eventual problems of translation. A salute to all.
It sounds like wvdial is not installed in your Mandriva, a Google search revealed something about a Mandriva Powerpack - I've never used Mandriva so it's best if someone else confirms what you need to do to get wvdial installed & running...
Configure urpmi (adding repositories) and then install wvdial with:
Code:
# urpmi wvdialTazz_Tux, if you take a look again you'll see it tries to reattach the usbserial_generic device (not the USB Mass Storage device). I'll boot on a live CD (I have Mandriva One 2007 and Kubuntu 6.06) and try there...
daka
New Member
Syl in Romania - Huawei E220
Hi Syl
I am not very experienced in Linux. I tried to get the E220 modem running on many distros... no success with Mandriva or Suse....I only had success with Debian based distros like Ubuntu, Knoppix and GNULinex 2006.
Maybe you could make your Suse partition a bit smaller and install one of these distros also to see if it works in Romania. (South Africa and Spain are NOT the same Vodafone techno-worlds). Otherwise I think it might take some time until this modem is configured for all distros.
By far the most compatible distro for me was GNULinex 2006 and you can download it here:
http://www.linex.org/
It is a Spanish Debian-based distro but you can choose English if you like. For more variety in languages maybe Ubuntu is better.
GNU Linex is the only distro that actually recognizes the huawei 220 as a USB Modem (After you eject the intial incorrectly identified "CD Rom" and follow the "HOW TO"). This applies to the downloaded distro only... if you immediately install all the updates to the kernel it will no longer identify the hardware correctly....but it will work...with a bit more effort as with all the other Debian distros.
Right now I have the Huawei working well on Kubuntu and GNULinex 2006 on the same partition.
Good luck
Daka
Hi Syl
I am not very experienced in Linux. I tried to get the E220 modem running on many distros... no success with Mandriva or Suse....I only had success with Debian based distros like Ubuntu, Knoppix and GNULinex 2006.
Maybe you could make your Suse partition a bit smaller and install one of these distros also to see if it works in Romania. (South Africa and Spain are NOT the same Vodafone techno-worlds). Otherwise I think it might take some time until this modem is configured for all distros.
By far the most compatible distro for me was GNULinex 2006 and you can download it here:
http://www.linex.org/
It is a Spanish Debian-based distro but you can choose English if you like. For more variety in languages maybe Ubuntu is better.
GNU Linex is the only distro that actually recognizes the huawei 220 as a USB Modem (After you eject the intial incorrectly identified "CD Rom" and follow the "HOW TO"). This applies to the downloaded distro only... if you immediately install all the updates to the kernel it will no longer identify the hardware correctly....but it will work...with a bit more effort as with all the other Debian distros.
Right now I have the Huawei working well on Kubuntu and GNULinex 2006 on the same partition.
Good luck
Daka
Ok for wvdial, but at command:
[root@localhost linx99]# rmmod usb-storage
[root@localhost linx99]# modprobe usbserial vendor=0x12d1 product=0x1003
[root@localhost linx99]# ls -la /dev/ttyU*
crw-rw---- 1 linx99 tty 188, 0 dic 30 11:16 /dev/ttyUSB0
[root@localhost linx99]# wvdial hsdpa
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.54.0
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
[root@localhost linx99]#
LinuxMint + U740 Problem
Hi
Im using LinuxMint 2.1 + Novatel U740
Ive followed the instruction here (i hope)
... and still fail to connect
after running (all under root):
-- modprobe usbserial vendor=0x1410 product=0x1410
-- wvdial novatel Internet 3gonly 384k
i receive:
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
Ive also tried the
setserial -a /dev/ttyS0 low_latency spd_warp
as suggested, thou it didnt help.
any ideas ?
Thanx in advance
S.
attached:
wvdial.conf
what i get when I insert u740
Hi
Im using LinuxMint 2.1 + Novatel U740
Ive followed the instruction here (i hope)
... and still fail to connect after running (all under root):
-- modprobe usbserial vendor=0x1410 product=0x1410
-- wvdial novatel Internet 3gonly 384k
i receive:
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
Ive also tried the
setserial -a /dev/ttyS0 low_latency spd_warp
as suggested, thou it didnt help.
any ideas ?
Thanx in advance
S.
attached:
wvdial.conf
what i get when I insert u740
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Wow I seem to have missed a lot ! - Linx99 - Please show me what happens in /var/log/messages when you run the first to commands.
Laterz !
Laterz !
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Hey Guys,
It shouldn't make any diffs where you run the Linux distro, the main thing here boils down to three things - kernel version,usb "tools" version and plug and play.
I would say that that is also in order of priority. I would check for new kernel updates if it doesn't work as mentioned. My Linux runs 2.6.18 which was quite a new one, the on 2.6.19 iirc.
So, maybe check for a couple of updates on the other boxes
Laterz !
It shouldn't make any diffs where you run the Linux distro, the main thing here boils down to three things - kernel version,usb "tools" version and plug and play.
I would say that that is also in order of priority. I would check for new kernel updates if it doesn't work as mentioned. My Linux runs 2.6.18 which was quite a new one, the on 2.6.19 iirc.
So, maybe check for a couple of updates on the other boxes
Laterz !
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
Hey Shaykid,
Try using:
wvdial internet 3gonly option
From what I can remember, the novatel registers usb serial ports
Laterz !
Try using:
wvdial internet 3gonly option
From what I can remember, the novatel registers usb serial ports
Laterz !
Hi
Im using LinuxMint 2.1 + Novatel U740
Ive followed the instruction here (i hope)
after running (all under root):
-- modprobe usbserial vendor=0x1410 product=0x1410
-- wvdial novatel Internet 3gonly 384k
i receive:
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
Ive also tried the
setserial -a /dev/ttyS0 low_latency spd_warp
as suggested, thou it didnt help.
any ideas ?
Thanx in advance
S.
attached:
wvdial.conf
what i get when I insert u740
when I run the command:
[root@localhost linx99]# tail -f /var/log/messages
Dec 31 11:03:49 localhost printerdrake[4334]: created directory /dev/usb (and parents if necessary)
Dec 31 11:03:49 localhost last message repeated 15 times
Dec 31 11:03:49 localhost printerdrake[4334]: ### Program is exiting ###
Dec 31 11:03:49 localhost printerdrake[4334]: ### Program is exiting ###
Dec 31 11:03:49 localhost autosetupprintqueues[2761]: ### Program is exiting ###
Dec 31 11:03:59 localhost net_applet[4403]: ### Program is starting ###
Dec 31 11:04:00 localhost mdkapplet[4406]: ### Program is starting ###
Dec 31 11:04:07 localhost mdkapplet[4406]: ### Program is exiting ###
Dec 31 11:05:55 localhost kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev fd0, sector 0
Dec 31 11:07:56 localhost last message repeated 2 times
After insert the card ...nothing happen.
Getting deeper
Hi Tazz_Tux
Thanx for the replay
when I try what u suggested i get
root@mintale:/home/shaykid# wvdial internet 3gonly option
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
since no tts on my machine
so I went to wvdial.conf and changed tts/USB0 to dev/ttyS0
[Dialer option]
#Modem = /dev/tts/USB0
Modem = /dev/ttyS0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
and now I get again:
root@mintale:/home/shaykid# wvdial internet 3gonly option
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
any ideas ?
Thanx and Happy new year
S.
Hi Tazz_Tux
Thanx for the replay
when I try what u suggested i get
root@mintale:/home/shaykid# wvdial internet 3gonly option
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/tts/USB0: No such file or directory
since no tts on my machine
so I went to wvdial.conf and changed tts/USB0 to dev/ttyS0
[Dialer option]
#Modem = /dev/tts/USB0
Modem = /dev/ttyS0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
and now I get again:
root@mintale:/home/shaykid# wvdial internet 3gonly option
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.
any ideas ?
Thanx and Happy new year
S.
Laura Buckley
New Member
Thanks for the "How-To"
Keep up the great work
Keep up the great work
Mandriva 2007 + Huewei E220
My E220 now work fine with Mandriva 2007. It is simple. You must run "Activator" utility, which create /dev/ttyUSB0 and 1 because system recognize e220 as cdrom.
This utility is there :
http://www.kanoistika.sk/bobovsky/archiv/umts/huaweiAktBbo-i386.out
(thanks for bobovsky).
After that simply set for example kppp for connection via /dev/ttyUSB0. It simply works.
One problem is, that speed is only cca 410 kbps with linux and cca 1550 on WinXP !
Somebody know why ?
My E220 now work fine with Mandriva 2007. It is simple. You must run "Activator" utility, which create /dev/ttyUSB0 and 1 because system recognize e220 as cdrom.
This utility is there :
http://www.kanoistika.sk/bobovsky/archiv/umts/huaweiAktBbo-i386.out
(thanks for bobovsky).
After that simply set for example kppp for connection via /dev/ttyUSB0. It simply works.
One problem is, that speed is only cca 410 kbps with linux and cca 1550 on WinXP !
Somebody know why ?
Tazz_Tux
Linux Guru
That is simply a limit from the device and AT commands - do a speed test http://speed.vodacom.co.za and confirm HSDPA or 3G or ... 
Laterz !
Laterz !
Hi,
Unfortunately the modem is still not responding here.
I followed daka's tutorial:
Here's my results (I've used the short cable):
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 with the same distro and kernel as Daka's (running on the LiveCD)
I've disabled the PIN request.
After I plug the modem I get this in /var/log/messages:
When KDE asks me what to do with the USB Mass Storage device I select "Do nothing". The "mount" command doesn't show the modem as mounted
I disabled wireless and ethernet connections.
I remove that kernel module:
I add the other kernel module:
I remove the modem for a few seconds and put it back:
Also, I only have one ttyU* device:
This is the .conf:
And this is the dial sequence:
Any idea? Daka, do you see anything suspicious here?
I also tried all these after disabling the HAL daemon. Same result...
Unfortunately the modem is still not responding here.
I followed daka's tutorial:
Here's my results (I've used the short cable):
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 with the same distro and kernel as Daka's (running on the LiveCD)
I've disabled the PIN request.
After I plug the modem I get this in /var/log/messages:
The last 3 lines keep repeating.
When KDE asks me what to do with the USB Mass Storage device I select "Do nothing". The "mount" command doesn't show the modem as mounted
I disabled wireless and ethernet connections.
I remove that kernel module:
Code:
sudo rmmod usb-storage/var/log/messages said:
I add the other kernel module:
Code:
sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x12d1 product=0x1003/var/log/messages said:
I remove the modem for a few seconds and put it back:
The mass storage device is BACK! Is this OK?/var/log/messages said:
Also, I only have one ttyU* device:
Code:
ls -la /dev/ttyU*
crw-rw---- 1 root dialout 188, 0 2007-01-03 11:49 /dev/ttyUSB0This is the .conf:
Code:
cat /etc/wvdial.conf
[Dialer hsdpa]
Phone = *99***16#
Username = vodafone
Password = vodafone
Stupid Mode = 1
Dial Command = ATDT
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATE0V1&D2&C1S0=0+IFC=2,2
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Init5 =AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.vodafone.ro";And this is the dial sequence:
Code:
sudo wvdial hsdpa
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.55
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
--> Modem not responding.Any idea? Daka, do you see anything suspicious here?
I also tried all these after disabling the HAL daemon. Same result...
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