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    BusLink USB GPRS Modem

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by lyengask, May 20, 2008.

  1. lyengask

    lyengask Newbie

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    Have been using duxbury modems(the yellow things) with the following script and it has been working fine for GPRS internet connectivity.However,when we acquired new modems(BusLink USB GPRS Modem/WLAN) this week,i could not access internet using the same connection script.what could be the cause of the error"modem hangup" when i attempt to make the connection?
    could it be the speed?
    below is my script


    modem
    /dev/ttyACM0
    460800

    #
    # This file was generated by xandrosncs tools.
    #
    ABORT VOICE
    ABORT BUSY
    ABORT "NO CARRIER"
    ABORT "NO DIALTONE"
    ABORT "NO DIAL TONE"
    TIMEOUT 120
    "" ATZ
    OK ATV1E0
    OK AT+CGDCONT=1,"ip","yellopix.mtn.co.ug"
    OK ATD*99#
    CONNECT \c



    Ronnie
     
    lyengask, May 20, 2008
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  2. Icewalker

    Icewalker Notebook Consultant

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    There's really not enough information to provide a good answer. You should post a relevant portion of the PPP log so people can see what's happening. However, here's a few things you could do:

    1. You're using Xandros, right? Where did you get the script? It says it was generated by xandrosncs, so maybe you could use it to create a new configuration for you new device and it will work. Either by hand or by using GUI tools that I'm sure Xandros provides.

    2. Or, just install wvdial. Then put the following in /etc/wvdial.conf:

    [Dialer Defaults]
    Init1 = AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","yellopix.mtn.co.ug"
    Modem Type = USB Modem
    Phone = *99***1#
    ISDN = 0
    Password = YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE
    New PPPD = yes
    Username = YOUR_USERNAME_HERE
    Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
    Baud = 460800
    Stupid Mode = yes
    Dial Attempts = 10

    Of course, you should put a valid username and password above. Note that this configuration is for USB link, not Bluetooth.

    Once you're done, simply open a terminal and run 'wvdial' (no quotes), and see if this works.
     
    Icewalker, May 20, 2008
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