Internet connection using ethernet cable

[Jared Norris]

On Tue, 7 Aug 2018 at 11:43, Geoffrey Combes <gcombes4 at bigpond.com> wrote:

> This replies to queries from Daniel. I have been busy talking to Telstra
> about this issue. More  on that later in this message.
>
> IP address: The address of the new modem is 192.168.1.1, a common one and
> the same as the previous Telstra modem.
>
> Firewall, subnets:  I have no information on the modem's settings, nor can
> I reconfigure it, at least not without instruction on how to gain access to
> do so. It makes no sense to incorporate blocks of any kind.
>
> Driver: OK, none required.
>
> Ethernet connection: I have listed all the USB port info. When the modem
> is connected to my PC using a USB port nothing show up. I have been unable
> to see information on the ethernet single ethernet port on the PC.
>
> Now back to Telstra. After lengthy discussion on line Telstra gave up and
> advised that the modem cannot be wire-connected to my PC. They say that it
> is a WiFi-only modem. I don't believe that but for the present I must
> accept that as true and proceed with making my PC WiFi-enabled, using a USB
> adaptor. I have a Realtek adaptor with aerial but Ubuntu doesn't recognise
> it. Ubuntu website has some recommendations on compatible adaptors, all
> with high price tags given what they are. I have ordered (on line) two
> adaptors both alleged to be compatible with Linux. One cost $2 (no
> antenna), the other cost $20 (with antenna providing a little gain. I'm
> hoping that at least one of them works plug-n-play as they claim. My home
> will therefore make Internet connections via WiFi only, which should be OK.
>
> That is the state of play. Thank you Daniel and others. No more questions
> from me.
>
> Geoffrey Combes
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Hi Geoffrey,

If it's similar/the same as the one I've found online [1] I am almost
certain it should just be plug and play, that is you need to have the modem
powered on and working and plug in a network cable to both the modem and
your computer. As long as you have kept all your Ubuntu network settings
default it should pick it up. However, how you set up the new connection in
Ubuntu will be completely different as it's a different type of connection
that what you've previously used.

Have you used an ethernet (cable) network with that computer successfully
before? If so, I would check to make sure you haven't changed a bunch of
the default settings. If not, it will likely either be related to network
manager settings or related to the driver for your ethernet port.

If you're happy to wait and see if the USB adapters work

[1] https://www.capestone.nl/files/images/HUAWEI%20B618s-22d-datasheet.pdf

Regards,

Jared Norris
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