Step using a modem

starting time step using a modem I often hear / read about the Ubuntu users who complain about using 3G/HSDPA USB modem or CDMA / EVDO in Ubuntu, mainly in Indonesia Facebook Page Ubuntu. In this paper, I will try to help by giving general guidance on how to configure 3G/HSDPA USB modem or CDMA / EVDO in Ubuntu. Before you begin, it helps you see the list of modems that have been tested by other Ubuntu users. Maybe there is a special configuration required by your USB modem devices in there. I tried the following guidelines on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx using 3G/HSDPA USB modem provider Sierra 885 with Three / Tri and EVDO USB modem ZTE AC2726 with the provider Smart Telecom. (Note: I am not a member of the Three marketing and Smart ^ ^) NOTE: I am not responsible if any damage and / or loss of data on the modem and your system, as well as a soaring mobile phone bills or your credit runs out due to follow these guidelines. First, do not plug your USB modem device first. Install the package usb-modeswitch first. What is a usb-modeswitch? In the USB modem 3G/HSDPA/CDMA/EVDO released lately, there are two modes on the device, namely ZeroCD (usually containing driver and manual installation on Windows) and the modem. ZeroCD mode is typically used by vendors to include supporting applications (such as the Sierra Wireless Watcher USB modem Sierra brand), digital guide books, etc.. If you ever try plugging your USB modem on Windows-based system will usually develop a new drive, which is recognized as CD-ROM drive. ZeroCD is used by vendors to reduce distribution costs do not include a modem with a driver CD, as all the firmware and drivers are loaded in the modem itself. Well, when you plug in your USB modem on Ubuntu (or other Linux distro), then the active mode is the mode automatically ZeroCD. This is what usually causes the USB modem you typically can not be directly used on Ubuntu. By installing usb-modeswitch, Ubuntu will activate the modem on your USB modem. by going to the terminal (via the menu Applications | Accessories | Terminal) and enter the following command: After the installation is complete, now you can try to plug in your USB modem device. After that, enter the following command in terminal: sudo apt-get install usb-modeswitch Whether your device is written there? If so, now you just click on the Network Manager icon in the upper right, select "New Mobile Broadband (GSM / CDMA) connection ...".