On 1/25/10, Mark de Blois <
mark@upande.com> wrote:
> 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.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ndungi Kyalo
>>
biblia.kenya.or.ke>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>>> --
>>>> Ndungi Kyalo
>>>>
biblia.kenya.or.ke
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> cheers,
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Mark
>>>>>
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