Running CDMA networks on Linux

[MikeSA]

Unlike all the other ISP’s in this country, Neotel utilises a CDMA network and, in most cases, the Neotel modems appear to work on computers running Windows.

But has anyone managed to get a Neotel modem to work on a linux operating system e.g Ubuntu? If so, how does one configure the modem to run on Linux? I have contacted Neotel but no one in their Call Centre knew or had heard of Linux!

 

[ponder]

Old thread https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/129619-Neotel-working-on-Linux!

 

[MikeSA]

Old thread https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/129619-Neotel-working-on-Linux!

Thanks for the response. However, being an absolute newbie and not familiar with Linuc commands, I simply cannot comprehend what to do. I am using a Neotel ZTE AC2787 modem and I utilise prepaid data vouchers to recharge without having to enter a user name or password. Just the Neotel number allocated to me suffices.

However, I have just had a lengthy discussion with a technician at Neotel and he avers that the Neotel ZTE AC2787 will never work as it is obsolete modem that should not have been sold to me. He advises purchasing the Neotel WIFI router which he says might work but there is no guaranty that it will. Perhaps someone at Neotel can set the record straight. Surely there must be a way to connect to the internet under Linux with a CDMA network like Neotel. Otherwise the only option is to stick to Windows and utilise a 3G modem to access the internet with another ISP. Your comments would be appreciated.

 

[ponder]

Thanks for the response. However, being an absolute newbie and not familiar with Linuc commands, I simply cannot comprehend what to do. I am using a Neotel ZTE AC2787 modem and I utilise prepaid data vouchers to recharge without having to enter a user name or password. Just the Neotel number allocated to me suffices.

However, I have just had a lengthy discussion with a technician at Neotel and he avers that the Neotel ZTE AC2787 will never work as it is obsolete modem that should not have been sold to me. He advises purchasing the Neotel WIFI router which he says might work but there is no guaranty that it will. Perhaps someone at Neotel can set the record straight. Surely there must be a way to connect to the internet under Linux with a CDMA network like Neotel. Otherwise the only option is to stick to Windows and utilise a 3G modem to access the internet with another ISP. Your comments would be appreciated.

That will work with anything you can establish a wifi connection with.

Which linux distro & version are you using?

 

[MikeSA]

That will work with anything you can establish a wifi connection with.

Which linux distro & version are you using?

Thanks for the response. The Neotel ZTE AC2787 modem that I am using is a modem and not a WIFI router. Conseqnetly it is not possible to establish a WIFI connection with it. I am running Ubuntu 16.04. Anything else I can try?

 

[ponder]

Thanks for the response. The Neotel ZTE AC2787 modem that I am using is a modem and not a WIFI router. Conseqnetly it is not possible to establish a WIFI connection with it.

Aware of that, just highlighting the fact that you will never have issues using a wifi router as it only requires a normal wifi connection from the pc/phone etc and probably the best option to go for if you can.

I am running Ubuntu 16.04. Anything else I can try?

I'll scratch around and get back to you.

 

[MikeSA]

Aware of that, just highlighting the fact that you will never have issues using a wifi router as it only requires a normal wifi connection from the pc/phone etc and probably the best option to go for if you can.



I'll scratch around and get back to you.

Thanks again for the prompt response. Unfortunately CDMA WiFi routers are not readily available in this country and to my knowledge the one from Neotel direct is quite expensive. I will try to source one from Amazon or eBay.

The only reason why I would prefer using Neotel is that, although the service is quite slow most of the time, its data is much cheaper than the other networks. But then , at the end of the day, I might not be saving significantly and might swop over to one of the other networks.

 

[sicelo.m]

plain old pppd or wvdial, etc. will work. if you don't want command line stuff, then NetworkManager will also work.

I have used a USB CDMA modem on the Nokia N900 phone a few years back in Swaziland when there was a CDMA network that greedy MTN lobbied to shut down. so I know that Linux has no problem at all.

in other words, to the OS, it doesn't matter if it is CDMA or GSM .. Connection