[ubuntu-za] 3g trouble

[Robert Holm]

On 06/18/2012 01:57 PM, Alf Stockton wrote:
> On 17/06/12 15:34, Wikus wrote:
>> Afternoon everyone ,
>>
>> I am having a lot of issues with 3g. Currently my ADSL is down due to 
>> stolen Telkom cables.
>> So I went out and got me a 3g usb dongle (new one) so that I at least 
>> can read en send mail.
>>
>> However , it is going very badly. It picked it up and I selected my 
>> home network etc. All that went
>> well , BUT , it doesn't stay connected longer than a few seconds :-(
>> I am still busy sending or receiving mail then it disconnects. All 
>> the time. Sometimes it is as few as about 10 seconds
>> then it disconnects. My signal varies between 2 and 3 bars , however 
>> my cellphone always have full signal and no issues.
>>
>> Are there any settings in Ubuntu that I can do to make it more stable 
>> and actually stay connected long enough to use ?
>> Ubuntu 12.0
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> - Wikus
>>>
>> 4 32 bit.
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> - Wikus
>>>
>
This may be two very silly questions, but did Vodacom check their 
coverage for your area when they sold you the modem?

And I assume you are using the "Vodacom Default" connection?

Rob