Thanks again for your thoughts Ndungi, I had run this script before and it does update the conf file, with ttyUSB0. When I then replace my RUIM username/password I still get the same NO CARRIER DETECTED output unfortunately....

Below is the output I get when I run wvdialconf, maxspeed at 9600 does not seem right?!


Editing `/etc/wvdial.conf'.

Scanning your serial ports for a modem.

Modem Port Scan<*1>: S0   S1   S2   S3  
WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- Manufacturer: +GMI: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
ttyUSB0<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK
ttyUSB0<*1>: Max speed is 9600; that should be safe.
ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
ttyUSB1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up.
WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- Manufacturer: +GMI: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
ttyUSB2<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK
ttyUSB2<*1>: Max speed is 9600; that should be safe.
ttyUSB2<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK

Found a modem on /dev/ttyUSB0.
Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf.
ttyUSB0<Info>: Speed 9600; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0"
ttyUSB2<Info>: Speed 9600; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0"


On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Mark,

Username and password are the ones that came with the RUIM card.

Am not sure about the line `Dial Command = ATM1L3DT` or `Init = ATX0` either. The best bet on these is to plug in your EVDO and then run `wvdialconf`. wvdialconf will generate the correct wvdial.conf; just without your username+password, and the Phone = xxxx parameter. However if `Dial Command = ATM1L3DT` and `Init = ATX0` work on mac then noneed to change it.

I cannot remember whether it was /dev/ttyUSB0 or 1, but luckily wvdialconf almost always writes a .conf with the correct serial device. You can try switching the `0` with a `1` for a quick test though..


Regards and good luck.


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On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Mark de Blois <mark@upande.com> wrote:
Thanks for responding Ndungi, it seems like several serial ports are attached in /var/log/messages, so not sure which to use (ttyUYSB0, 1 or 2). Do you know if I need to use 'Orangefixedplus' and 'Orange' as the username/password combo, or my personal one that came with the RUIM card? On my Mac I use the latter with success :)

My latest wvdial.conf looked like this:

[Dialer Defaults]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
ISDN = off
Modem Type = USB Modem
Baud = 460800
Init = ATX0
Phone = #777

Dial Prefix =
Dial Attempts = 1
Dial Command = ATM1L3DT
Ask Password = off
Password = 020xxxx
Username = xxxx
Auto Reconnect = on
Abort on Busy = off
Carrier Check = no
Check Def Route = on
Abort on No Dialtone = on
Stupid Mode = on
Idle Seconds = 0
Auto DNS = on
[Dialer shh]
Init3 = ATM0

The response:
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATX0
ATX0
OK
--> Modem initialized.
--> Sending: ATM1L3DT#777
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATM1L3DT#777
NO CARRIER
--> No Carrier!  Trying again.
--> Maximum Attempts Exceeded..Aborting!!
--> Disconnecting at Mon Jan 25 12:06:16 2010

Thanks for any pointers!

cheers,
Mark


On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:43 AM, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi@gmail.com> wrote:
You will sometimes get that response if you havent bought the bundle, or paid cause it cant authenticate your username and password. Alternatively, post your wvdial.conf here; and append the output you get form the terminal when you run wvdial.
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On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Mark de Blois <mark@upande.com> wrote:
Hi guys,

Just wanted to find out whether someone managed to get the Orange EVDO modem working under Linux. I tried under Ubuntu 9.10 and am nog getting any carrier response, though I am sure it must be possible (I was able to connect under 9.04 I believe). I am hoping to use the Ubuntu box as an internet gateway for my LAN. Orange's deal of 1 KES per 1Mb seems to be one of the better deals.

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