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Post subject: Huawei E172 usb stick-modem trouble
 Posted: Aug 02, 2008 - 11:42 AM
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Hello everyone
I've been trying to make my Vodafone Greece supplied HUAWEI modem E172 for 3G networks. Unfortunately it is not possible (yet) to have DSL on my area so that was my only choice for fast internet. And we all know how annoying things can be on Linux without internet 
So, on a past installation of Erevos, i used the E220 modem which worked fine. I was able to configure kppp and connect to the 3G network. After a couple of other distro installations, i finally switched back to erevos again and now I have the E172 modem, which makes it hard for me. Anyone cares to share his HUAWEI kppp configuration and experience? |
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Post subject: RE: Huawei E172 usb stick-modem trouble
Posted: Aug 06, 2008 - 11:02 AM
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blackcoatman, sorry I can't help much with your E172.
I have the E220 which works with wvdial and gprsconnect.
gprsconnect is an annoyance; it must be run as root and reconfigured after each time I start it. However that configuration is just entering the correct modem device and my provider's APN, this has been tested on more than one machine. If the kernel sees the modem (look at dmsg after you plug it in) that might work for you.
wvdial was more difficult to configure as is probably kppp. With wvdial the wrong dns addresses are often got then need two or three retries before I get internet access.
Please can you post your kppp settings for the E220 so I can try that? |
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Post subject: RE: Huawei E172 usb stick-modem trouble
Posted: Aug 06, 2008 - 12:41 PM
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Posted: Dec 03, 2008 - 06:18 AM
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I have a Huawei E 160G, provided by the Three network in Australia. I loaded and ran Vodafone Mobile Connect Card driver for Linux.
Two problems:
1. If the modem is plugged in, BIOS stalls and I can't boot.
2. When I run Vodafone-blah-blah after booting then plugging the thing in, it stalls at "Authenticating".
Where do I go from here? I'm a desperate little sidux lover in Queensland. |
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Posted: Dec 03, 2008 - 06:50 AM
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Posted: Dec 03, 2008 - 07:16 AM
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Will do, but can't until tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.
You guys are really good - and quick!
Thanks. |
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Posted: Dec 04, 2008 - 04:38 AM
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devil (or other kind helper),
I've installed the vodafone gui and it stalls at "Authenticating", with the progress bar active forever.
I loaded umtsmon, entered my root psswd and it stalled at "Waiting for SIM interface" and SIM card handling error messages.
The relevant last part of dmesg | less is:
usb 3-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 2
usb 3-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
usb 3-2: New USB device found, idVendor=12d1, idProduct=1003
usb 3-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=1, SerialNumber=0
usb 3-2: Product: HUAWEI Mobile
usb 3-2: Manufacturer: HUAWEI Technology
usb 3-2: USB disconnect, address 2
Initializing USB Mass Storage driver...
usbcore: registered new interface driver usb-storage
USB Mass Storage support registered.
usb 3-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 3
usb 3-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
usb-storage: probe of 3-2:1.0 failed with error -5
usb-storage: probe of 3-2:1.1 failed with error -5
scsi10 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices
usb-storage: device found at 3
usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning
scsi11 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices
usb-storage: device found at 3
usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning
usb 3-2: New USB device found, idVendor=12d1, idProduct=1003
usb 3-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=2, Product=1, SerialNumber=0
usb 3-2: Product: HUAWEI Mobile
usb 3-2: Manufacturer: HUAWEI Technology
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbserial
usbserial: USB Serial support registered for generic
usbcore: registered new interface driver usbserial_generic
usbserial: USB Serial Driver core
usbserial: USB Serial support registered for GSM modem (1-port)
option 3-2:1.0: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
usb 3-2: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB0
option 3-2:1.1: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
usb 3-2: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB1
usbcore: registered new interface driver option
option: USB Driver for GSM modems: v0.7.2
usb-storage: device scan complete
scsi 10:0:0:0: CD-ROM HUAWEI Mass Storage 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2
sr2: scsi-1 drive
sr 10:0:0:0: Attached scsi CD-ROM sr2
sr 10:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 5
usb-storage: device scan complete
scsi 11:0:0:0: Direct-Access HUAWEI MMC Storage 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2
sd 11:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk
sd 11:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg4 type 0
(END)
and lsusb shows:
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 007 Device 002: ID 04f9:002e Brother Industries, Ltd
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 12d1:1003 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E220 HSDPA Modem / E270 HSDPA/HSUPA Modem
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
I'm lost, but it's probably something simple? |
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Posted: Dec 04, 2008 - 05:29 AM
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Silly paleoflatus - I just found a hidden slot for the SIM card. I was sent one, but assumed it was for a 3G phone (if I ever get one). There was no information sent and I found the slot only by accident!
Now, umtsmon gets to a frame with a yellow box in it, but refuses to connect.
Error messages:
<<PPP did not provide any stdout information>>
/usr/sbin/pppd: The remote system is required to authenticate itself
/usr/sbin/pppd: but I couldn't find any suitable secret (password) for it to use to do so.
I'm not aware of a password, except the 0000 default for e-mail.
I'm out of my depth! |
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Posted: Dec 04, 2008 - 07:15 AM
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1.) run umtsmon as root
2.) create and fill in a profile (first icon in the yellow lil window
greetz
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Posted: Dec 04, 2008 - 11:46 AM
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devil,
Thanks again. I've found that and fiddled with it, but I think the problem is that the 3 network failed to give me a user name and password. I've sent them a request, but no reply yet. I gave up phoning call centres years ago. Hopefully they'll get back to me tomorrow - they're the losers, as they can't charge me until it works and my old ISP doesn't drop out for a couple of weeks.
My impression is that it has to be something fundamental like that, as linux networking is usually so very good.
I'll keep you posted. Greetz to you, too. |
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Posted: Dec 04, 2008 - 01:34 PM
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@paleoflateus, I dont know if 3 network works differently in Australia I thought it was much the same everywhere. You shouldn't need a username and password for 3, it's all in the sim card.
Note I have e220 which might be different or maybe not
What you need in UK:
provider's APN "3internet"
number to dial "*99#"
Password doesn't seem to matter
You might need modem init strings.
Here's an extract from my wvdial.conf. I dont use wvdial but it works. Maybe it will help setup a profile for that or other methods.
Code:
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 3600000
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 =AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","3internet"
Area Code =
Phone = *99#
Username = ppp
Password = ppp
Ask Password = 0
#providers dns unreliable so
Auto DNS = 0
I found gprsconnect simplest to configure at first ; umtsmon or other of your choice for regular use. |
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