SPAM-LOW: Re: Linux and Ubuntu on Laptops & Notebooks

[harry at ipunix.com]

Dave,

As an example configuring a 3G modem (Sierra aircard 880U) with network 
manager in Ubuntu does not work, same with the 3G modem supplied by Virgin 
Mobile.

The process is supposed to be simple however the Network Manager in Ubuntu 
did not work for the above.

It does recognize a Virgin Mobile 3G modem but the modem will not connect 
to the internet. To get Ubuntu to recognize the Telstra Sierra aircard 880U 
is almost an impossibility.

Cheers,

Harry
Degenaar,
M: 0401231068
E: harry at ipunix.com

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From: "Dave Hall" <dave.hall at skwashd.com>
Sent: Monday, 29 March 2010 3:10 PM
To: harry at ipunix.com
Subject: SPAM-LOW:  Re: Linux and Ubuntu on Laptops & Notebooks

On Sun, 2010-03-28 at 20:47 -0700, harry at ipunix.com wrote:

> I would like to know on any of you that have experience in getting a
> Next "G" wireless broadband modem to work on Ubuntu.

In the last few years I have used 3, virgin, optus and telstra's
networks with various devices from Hauewi and Sierra and a novotel
pcmcia modem.  Some times there have been a few hoops to jump through.
One of the most frustrating things is the way ubuntu seems to regularly
regress usb modem drivers, which is very frustrating.

Using a modem as a tethered modem support via network manager would be
nice too.  Using a 3G modem with network manager is a very simple
process these days.

Cheers

Dave

 
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