Re: Need help USB modem

Roger <arelem@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:10:29 +1100



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                  Quick question about the device....
                

                  What does it show up as when you plug it in and type
                  lsusb?
                

              I don't know, I'll ask tomorrow
            
              Thanks 

                Roger 
          
        
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    Hi Rick, Terry and Doug
    

      Re. the student's laptop my daughter asked about with the Sierra
      aircard modem
    I asked her to get the student to do a lsusb and the laptop
      reports:
    Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0
      root hub
      

      Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
      

      Bus 003 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integragted Rate
      Matching Hub
      

      Bus 004 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integragted Rate
      Matching Hub
      

      Bus 005 Device 003: ID 13d3:5710 IMC Networks
      

      Bus 006 Device 004: ID 0bda:0139 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
      

      Bus 007 Device 004: ID 1199:68a3 Sierra Wireless, Inc.
      

      So, apparently it finds the modem.

    
    From my reading it seems that it needs manual
      configuration of wvdial.conf

    
    While I understand that Microsoft and Telstra seem to be
      in bed together it seems strange that there is no automatic/easy
      setup for such a commonplace modem. Pity there is no script
      available that any newbie could run and install with minimum of
      fuss.

    
    Have to find a way to advise the student, that's way out
      of my league.

      Thanks

      Roger 

    
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