Ubuntu 11.04 and network manager

Okay, first gotta say LOVE MY LINUX! Its so much faster than windows its pathetic. And of course, its quicker install and setup is amazing. I had to install win xp on my laptop to update bios and it brought it up to SP2. No drivers for anything, so twenty minutes and I really still can't do anything without spending several hours installing and trouble shooting the drivers and SP3 updates.
Ubuntu 11.04, however, installs in 15-20minutes and EVERYTHING works right off the bat. Hear that Gates/Ballmer!!!
I don't know how or why I didn't pursue Linux beyond the early 90's other than I was brainwashed (forced) by corporate America that MS is what we are using and if you want a job in this field then take it or leave it. I needed the money of course and well the rest is what it is.

***EDIT*** Below is based on Netbook with Ubuntu on USBlive

So now my question, I have ATT USBmercury laptop connect card. Surprisingly, (I find myself being surprised alot at what linux can accomplish and rather easily at that), Ubuntu found the card. Brought up "network manager" and I filled in the info on the "Mobile broadband" tab as shown below:

Basic

Number: *99#XXXXXXXXXX
(XXX's are my phone number, the *99# was already in the field and I just appended to it)
username: blank
password: blank

Advanced

APN: dataconnectwifi
(this is my plan type)
Network Id: blank
Type: Prefer 3G (UMTS/HSPA)
Allow roaming
Pin: blank

Now with this info my USB card shows a 3G connection, the WIFI indicator shows a GSM connection and signal strengh, connection information shown below:

Active Connection

General
Interface:GSM(ttyUSB3)
Hardware address: blank
Driver: sierra
Speed: unknown
security: unknown

IPv4
IP address: (all fields in IPv4 have addresses)


IPv6
Ignored

BUT, when I launch browser, it won't connect to any website. What am I missing? What have I not filled in correctly? Any help would be appreciated, I have looked over at the Ubuntu forums but am having a hard time navigating through there at the moment.

 

When you left click on the network manager icon in the top bar, is your connection there? If so select it and see if it connects.

 

Yep, had done that, and thats why I had "Active connection" stats as shown above post.

 

Can you try a simple ping command from a terminal:

Code:

ping google.com

Also the output of these two commands would be helpful:

Code:

/sbin/ifconfig
/sbin/route

 

Okay, I have made edit in original post. When I got home last night I went to use my netbook, like I always do in living room, booted up Ubuntu 11.04 USBlive, but now I couldn't connect to the internet. Hmmm...this is strange because I could up until then. I checked connection and it says I'm connected with speed, addresses, etc... but browser just wouldn't find the internet. So now I have the AT&T connect card and now wifi not working on the netbook.

My MX6920 I have installed Ubuntu 11.04, as dual boot with Win xp, is running flawlessly and I take the laptop connect card and shove it into the MX6920 and VIOLA! Finds it, I fill in the blanks and I am using it now. AND it finds a signal faster and connects way faster than before using the ATT connection manager and win xp. What a difference.
It dawned on me then that maybe the USBlive version on the netbook maybe screwed up. I did get a couple error messages of problems and would I like to report, but couldn't because no internet connection. And the messages kinda suck when your trying to establish something else and they keep popping up in front of everything.
So, I think the USBLive version maybe corrupt which kinda sucks because I had it set up somewhat but I knew I was going to have to install sooner or later. Oh well, I need to send the netbook in to have the screen replaced under warranty and I can't have linux on it anyway or they won't honor the warranty or so I've heard. When it comes back I'll be installing.

SO, I think all this was, was a corrupt USBLive problem.

 

Cool that you got it fixed, I honestly dont prefer running systems out of a Live CD/USB (even if it can save the state). There are lot of other tweaks put in place and may be many of the core packages required for some basic stuff are not included already. If you're willing to diagnose the problem - it is worth it, otherwise you have too many variables in your setup that you need to worry about.

 

Yeah, I thought the USBLive would probably only carry me so far. Its still a great idea to have an OS on a stick that you can tote around with you and pop in another computer that you may use and everything is right there.

 

Yes it is very much helpful for data recovery, system rescue and stuff like that - I have a multi-boot 16GB USB which has Win 7 installer, openSUSE, Ubuntu, parted magic, memtest and few other useful utilities - although it aint a Live USB stick - but something closer to that