Motorola v6 as modem in Ubuntu linux (25-03-08)



The reason I bought a v6 maxx is to take advantage of it's 3g and hsdpa(sp?) capability. Since a pldt weroam can get expensive and data transfer speeds are not as fast as a dedicated connection.

First of all: get a data cable. I won't discuss here how to get it done via bluetooth since it already works for me anyway.

  • From the phone, go to 'Connection' > 'Usb settings' > 'Default connection' , change that to 'Data connection'
  • Connect the cable from your cellphone to your usb port


Next step is to install wvdial, it should be available already in the repository so fire up synaptic and find 'wvdial', install.

Then edit the config file, using any text editor (gedit or whathaveyou) open the file /etc/wvdial.conf.

  • type in "alt+f2", this will allow you to run commands
  • type in "gksudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf"
  • copy & paste the following:

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 = AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"
Modem Type = USB Modem
ISDN = 0
Phone = *99#
New PPPD = yes
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
Username = yourusername
Password = yourpassword
Baud = 460800
Idle Seconds = 3000
Auto DNS = 1
Stupid Mode = 1
Compuserve = 0
Baud = 460800
Dial Command = ATD
Ask Password = 0
FlowControl = NOFLOW

  • Save the file
  • To connect: "alt+f2" then type "xterm" then type "sudo wvdial"
  • You are good to go by then, ping www.google.com to see if it worked

Some notes: You may change the words 'internet', phone# and the username/password depending on your provider. The current setup is for Smart.
More notes: /dev/ttyACM0 may differ from your linux distribution, after plugging in to usb please open up a terminal "alt+f2" + "xterm" , then type in "dmesg". You will see your device as linux detects it from there. Copy them and replace ttyACM0 to something else that is listed there.





For an hsdpa it is not that bad, I could browse fine with that speed. 3g to 2g connection is very poor though but tolerable. At 10php per 30 mins and being able to browse anywhere is a very good deal.


Links:

www.myasuseee.com/3g-on-the-asus-eee-using-an-lg-ku250/


Comments
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KenMikaze from Bangkok, Thailand

Thursday, 11-09-08 13:21

I just found out, Pocket PC's won't work with ubuntu. I would still have to use my old Sony Ericsson k700i for my bluetooth connection.

 

Elijah Alcantara from Philippines

Saturday, 07-06-08 17:08

@KenMikaze: I used Ubuntu linux for this. I don't have a pocket pc so I can't say for sure :(

 

KenMikaze

Friday, 06-06-08 14:33

Just wondering, which Linux Distro did you use your Cel Phone connection to? Would a pocket pc work just as well?

 

Shaun

Tuesday, 13-05-08 10:48

Nice post. I love using Lunix myself, Its a great platform.

 

Jack Mokrel

Saturday, 10-05-08 12:52

Nice info. This is really a fantastic post. I love linux operating system.

 

muzammal

Friday, 02-05-08 08:12

very informative post. I am using linux operating system and I have bookmarked your blog.

 
 

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