E220 wireless modem

[raymac]

New to using Puppy.
The problem would be common to most linux programs – I have  a 3G wireless modem E220 and it seems the driver is in the kernel, but the Puppy forums do not seem to have the answer.
The modem is being used on an eeepc using Xandros and the connection was easy.
Want to use the modem on other computers with the live Puppy CD.
Thanks

[Ricky]

hmm.. I have not experience about this e220 modem but I assume it connects to computer via WiFI ?

I mean how you connect this stuff to computer ?.. via usb / serial or anything else ?

[raymac]

The E220 is a broadband wireless modem using 3G. The same modem is used by others such as vodafone and for mobile phones.
It is an external modem connected via USB.
It will connect to Microsoft XP or Vista etc.
There would have to be a wireless connection program in the Linux system.
Puppy will support  many cards and wifi but not the E220
Perhaps another Linux will install it? 
 

[Ricky]

so it connects via USB..

First of all we need to find out if is being detected properly..

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cat /proc/bus/usb/devicesAbove will show all devices connected to USB bus, if your modem is detected properly then you should see Vender ID and serial Number under one of the bus.

now need to probe device:

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modprobe usbserial vendor=<vender id here> product=<ID here>
After that run wvdial configuration.
You can follow this CDMA wvdial how guide to for that !

If it above not work for you then there are other method I found..
See :

http://oozie.fm.interia.pl/pro/huawei-e220/
http://codepoets.co.uk/t-mobile-webnwalk-aka-using-huawei-e220-usb-modem-linux
http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/

[raymac]

Thank you for that info, but not sure how to use it.
I found a good site on Wiki about the  E220 and there was a list of the Linux programs which will support it.
I will download one and retry.
That is the easy way. If that does not work I will get some phone help from someone local. They will understand what you suggested.
Why was it so easy with the eeePC.

[Ricky]

Well, it is easy actually, but what I suggested includes steps to verify if its detected properly etc. If you can find its port then simply use dialer as did on Xandros epc.

[raymac]

There is a problem for new users.
Simple basic use is OK but when it is necessary to do more, most users cannot do that.
To enter code I expect the Terminal must be opened.
Then enter the code - and what? Did it work?
These latest Linux programs try to be similar to Windows but without understanding the  DOS bit.
Perhaps a collection of numbered basic linux actions such as to open the terminal and enter code - see item 3 on page www.linux.xxx.xx
My problem is that I have Windows and experimental Linux plus the small eeepc which is almost like windows to use.
Trying to run some Linux programs on a Windows computer can have problems such as the Mouse or the Display not working.
Any information is a big help, but there is a long way to go.   

[Ricky]

Well,  there are inbuilt graphical dialers available with almost all linux, so if its detected on some port then you can use that graphical dialer to dial it out.

About other things, I suggest to start new topic everytime for each problem you face..

[raymac]

This E220 is more than a modem and the connection seems to be by a program within the unit.
One version of Linux detected it as scd0 and a 3G modem but also saw it as a CD. It is also a USB storage, but have not been able to open that.
The method in the eeePC is with a connection wizard which shows a list of wireless signals received and then a button for 'connect'.
Guess the modem contacts 3G and 3G verifies the chip and connects.
It will also connect with Windows XP or Vista.