Wireless broadband net connect modem not detected

[vasan]

I have Ubuntu 9.04 . I have bought a new reliance broadband+ . When i plug it,its not detecting. I am unable to use that. My modem is HUAWEI EC1260. And I am new to linux. So please help me.

[MikeTbob]

Is this an External or USB modem?

[thinkfree]

^It's external usb modem, data card type.

What do you see if you execute command

tail /var/log/messages

After connecting the modem?

Tried wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf?

[waterhead]

In Ubuntu 9.04, you should be able to use NetworkManager to connect.

Right-click the NetworkManager icon, found next to the Date/Time. Select "Edit Connections", then select the "Mobile Broadband" tab. The click the "+Add" button, a "New Connection Wizard" should start up. Input the proper info for your device and account.

Edit: It is possible that your provider isn't listed. You will then have to select an existing provider, and edit it to create a new one. According to this blog, it should work out-of-the-box on 9.04:

Reliance Netconnect Broadband+ (Wireless broadband) + Linux An Idea

Here is some more info, if you use wvdial:

How to use Reliance Broadband+ Netconnect with Ubuntu Linux - Reliance Broadband Plus - Mobile Broadband 3G India - Forum India

[vasan]

Sir i tried the first link. But when i typed lsusb i got 12d1:140b instaed of what they specified. So i was not able to connect.. Reply to this sir.. plz...

[vasan]

Its a usb type modem sir...........

[waterhead]

This modem is reported to work out-of-the-box on Ubuntu 9.04. When you plug it in, a CDMA connection configuration box should pop up. I take it that this is not happening for you?

This should be covered under the option driver, but the How-To link says to use the usbserial driver, loaded with the specific modems options. You can try, using your cards USB ID number.

sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x12d1 product=0x140b

If you get an error after doing this, post the error here. You may then need to remove the modem and re-insert it.

[vasan]

I dont get any pop up box. Moreover i tried that command. But it said "FATAL: usbserial not found"...

[waterhead]

Try this command, it will give you info on the module and show the location of it.

modinfo usbserial

If it gives a location, look in that folder to see if it is actually there.

[vasan]

I tried installing wvdial from the cd. But i couldnt. The cd was what i got by subscribing for free. The modem is usb type. Its not at all detecting the usb. It has a memory allotted in it. I couldnt acces that also.