How to configure and use 3g on a dell pc using the ubuntu operating system this article will take you through the various issues and uses of 3g mobile broadband on a dell pc using the ubuntu operating system. It also allows to send and receive short messages from your computer. How to operate vodafone adsl usb stick on ubuntu linux. Vodafone webbook with ubuntu software launched in south. In this hub youll learn how to connect this modem to linux distro ubuntu. There are instructions on how to configure vodafones with ubuntu here. The vodafone software refuses to connect, since its not a. Vodafone offers huwei k3570z usb stick for their 3g wireless broadband plans. Vodafone have developed a cleanup tool to remove the old version of the software correctly, it is available from. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr. Vodafone mobile broadband usb stick k5150 archives 4g. Ubuntus founding principle is to remove the barriers of. The real challenge is in connecting the modem to linux operating system and get it working.
The goal of the product is to bring an affordable, fullfeatured online computing experience to millions of young south africans to whom owning a personal computer. Under the menu and iconbars, you will find the sms and addressbook bar, including the buttons new, reply, forward and delete. Vodafone webbook with ubuntu software launched vodacom today 18 october 2011 announced that it is the first vodafone operating company to launch the vodafone webbook. Ubuntu software packages in xenial, subsection net. I have managed to get the modem itself to connect to vodafone using the sakis3g script brilliant, however once connected the laptop will not pass data through this connection.
Inside is also 512mb of ram and 4gb of flash storage, enough for basic browsing and the webbook is available now. The goal of the product is to bring an affordable, fullfeatured online computing experience to millions of young south africans to whom owning a personal computer has to date been impossible. Vodafone now offer a package with a usb broadband stick preloaded with 1 gbyte of uk data for. Vodafone hooks up with canonical for ubuntu linux for mobile. Now when i switch the webbook on i get a black screen with the following words in black. Vodafone mobile connect card driver for linux howtoforge. It is part of the gnome core applications and was introduced in gnome 3. To make vodafone k3770z usb 3g modem work on ubuntu and other distros. Hi, for those that are having trouble with the vodafone connection software, you could use the option software instead the vodafone k3760 usb modem. Jan 06, 2012 how to setup mobile broadband in linux mint 12 ubuntu 11. How can i use a vodacom z3565z 3g dongle, with mtn simcard in ubuntu linux 11.
Mobile network operator mno vodafone has signed up huawei to lay the foundations of its groupwide network functions virtualisation nfv and software defined network sdn deployment. Software packages in xenial, subsection net 2ping 3. How to install and setup airtel vodafone dongle in ubuntu. The vodafone surf stick is a 4g lte cat4 150 mbits usb key with the latest technology. Oct 18, 2011 canonical today announces that vodacom, the african subsidiary of vodafone, has launched the vodafone webbook, which is available to users exclusively with the ubuntu software. There is also a linux version of vodafone mobile connect software. The vodafone group has just become the latest member of the ubuntu carrier advisor group, which at some point in the future, will assist in ubuntu mobile devices being able to reach as many users. Vodafone last week became the 15th carrier to join canonicals carrier advisory group, entitling it to behindthescenes briefings, an early look at ubuntu s smartphone roadmap, and the chance for. Cannot make mobile broadband vodafone usb connection ubuntu. Aug, 2016 open the vodafone adsl stick on ubuntu nice and easy. Office 365 offered by vodafone gives you all your favourite microsoft software, like word, excel, and powerpoint, on all your devices, storing documents in the cloud when you choose, so you can use them wherever you are. Desktop, server, and core for the internet of things devices and robots. Vodafone mobile connect card driver for linux getting started.
But i have problem when install the driver welcome to vodafone quickstart. It is free software written in python, pygtkpygobject based on gtk. For any other software issue we suggest you make use of the links in the. I ran the vodafone mobile connect software and almost everything was ok. How to install a vodafone mobile connect under linux. After tizen, vodafone puts a foot in the ubuntu camp zdnet. Vodacom z3565z 3g dongle, with mtn simcard in ubuntu. Vodafone webbook with ubuntu software launched in south africa. The installation software is for windows and macs only. This does not necessarily mean that the lts version is more stable than other versions, just that it is. K3760 usb modem stick pro software community home vodafone.
Ask ubuntu is a question and answer site for ubuntu users and developers. Dear all, ive just bought an asus f3sr notebook, everything works well under vista but id like to move to linux. Following the classic design, vodafone k5150 usb stick is in red and white. Huawei k3765 and vodafone mobile connect on linux ubuntu. Problem while installing software for vodafone 3g usb. Vodafone mobile connect card driver for linux is a tool that allows you to establish a connection to the internet using 3g cards.
It is branded as a vodafone k3565 which is detected as a huawei e220. We are delighted to provide the operating system for the vodafone webbook. A version of vodafone mobile connect software is available for linux on. The devices and apps in the vodafone mobile broadband range support a wide range of computers and tablets. Some gdebi technology was also integrated to improve speed when handling. In this post i will describe my installation of vodafone mobile connect with huawei k3765 on ubuntu 10.
On mac os x computers when you plug your usb stick in for the. I use huawei e31 and before was identified as mass storage disk. Aimed towards providing an affordable method of connecting to the internet for users who either. How to use airtel 4g lte dongle with ubuntu youtube. Open the vodafone adsl stick on ubuntu nice and easy. Vodafone provides support only for windows and mac system for this modem to work and not linux. Vodafone dongle hsupa k4510 usb modem installation. If you do have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should reenable it as soon as youre done. Problem while installing software for vodafone 3g usb stick.
Vodafone mobile connect broadband package with huawei e220 usb modem. Double click on the vodafone mobile broadband app to start installation. Ubuntu is a linuxbased operating system that is a free, fast, easytouse, and open source computer programme that was pioneered by. User guide vodafone mobile broadband usb stick k4201z. Software center also brought unity launcher integration, sorting by ratings and system requirements for applications. Vodafone mobile connect card driver for linux vodafone mobile connect. Gnome software is a utility for application and updates installation on the linux. In this post i will try to explain, as easy as possible, how to install vodafone mobile connect k3520 under linux in my case is ubuntu and debian but also need to work under fedora or other linux distributions. This problem may appear on all pcs with windows operating systems. Inside is also 512mb of ram and 4gb of flash storage, enough for basic browsing and the webbook is.
And with exchange email, teams, sharepoint and online storage, it is more than just your office, it is your complete it solution. The repair im requesting is to get the ubuntu os to boot correctly. This guide is intended as a relatively easy step by step guide to. However, when i am clicking the icon of vodafone mobile broadband, it shows this program has encountered a problem and needs to close. Explore features ubuntu has always been free to download. User guide vodafone mobile broadband usb stick k4201. Stepbystep guide for configuring usb modem on ubuntu.
Ubuntu software center, or simply software center, is a discontinued highlevel graphical front end for the aptdpkg package management system. How to setup mobile broadband in linux mint 12 ubuntu 11. Vodafone webbook launched in south africa with ubuntu software tuesday, 18 october 2011 johannesburg, 18 0ctober 2011 vodacom today announced that it is the first vodafone operating company to. Those programs will ask for the superusers password before stablishing the. And in the disks program after turning the automatic mounting option off, i.
When i plug my usb modem device, its mounted as mass storage and i can see the setup folder. All the editions can run on the computer alone, or in a virtual machine. I have a vodafone mobile broadband dongle for the united kingdom. With the vodafone webbook, vodacom customers will be able to enjoy a portable internet experience with the ubuntu operating system with various software. Create a auto start bash script to start the mobile broadband connection at boot time as a startup service without needing to log in as a user. R1,899 including vat starter pack includes a modem, sim card and 100mb of data per month for 12 months. All i find is the installing option when the webbook boots into a installation of ubuntu, asking for a cd. Vodafone picks huawei to underpin nfv and sdn rollout. Ubuntu has gained momentum for its phone offering over the last year and has attracted much interest from the mobile industry. Oct 19, 2011 vodafone webbook launched in south africa with ubuntu software tuesday, 18 october 2011 johannesburg, 18 0ctober 2011 vodacom today announced that it is the first vodafone operating company to.
This provides a simple and easy way for customers to get access to the internet via vodafone mobile broadband. Vodafone mobile connect card driver for linux allows you to send and receive short messages sms from your computer. Oct 18, 2011 speaking about the ubuntu software, mark shuttleworth said. The lts abbreviation, meaning longterm support, designates that the version will be supported for 5 years on servers and desktops. Today, the ubuntu phone project gains an important ally in vodafone. Canonical today announces that vodacom, the african subsidiary of vodafone, has launched the vodafone webbook, which is available to users exclusively with the ubuntu software. I have bought a vodafone payasyougo mobile broadband dongle. How to use airtel 4g lte dongle with ubuntu linux fedora, debian. Added version 2 of the script that will also auto reconnect the mobile broadband connection if the connection is dropped, disconnected or lost for some reason. Vodafone brings arm and ubuntu together for south african webbook, which have a 10inch laptop running ubuntu 11. Mobilewirelessbroadband community help wiki ubuntu. If youve purchased this 3g usb modem from vodafone then its very easy to surf on windows.
With the vodafone webbook, vodacom customers will be able to enjoy a portable internet experience with the ubuntu operating system with various software applications, 24 months warranty and free software updates. The program was created for adding and managing repositories, as well as ubuntu personal package archives and on ubuntu, the ubuntu software center also allowed users to. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr duration. I tried to use sakis3g from sakis3glink, using both the free and full versions, and all i get is a message that. Running on an arm processor, the ubuntu powered vodafone webbook has made its way to south africa. By contrast, other versions are supported for only 6 months. Vodafone brings arm and ubuntu together for south african. The official name is vodafone mobile broadband usb stick k5150 or k5150h h stands for huawei. How to install vodafone 3g usb modem on ubuntu hubpages. I am in dire need of a net connection and i need to know what is the exact procedure for installing the modem and successively setting up the net connection.
I would like to know what the meaning of the switch behind the battery. Vodafone webbook launched in south africa with ubuntu. You can choose between vodafone mobile broadband usb sticks, which are ideal for single notebook or desktop computers, or vodafone mobile wifi routers, which are great for connecting one or more devices like smartphones and tablets, as well as desktop, notebook or hybrid computers. The stick i received even has a micro sd reader built. All the essential applications, like an office suite, browsers, email and media apps come preinstalled and thousands more games and applications are available in the ubuntu software centre. End user licence agreement eula please ensure that you have read and accepted the software eula for your. New vodafone 3g usb modem unresponsive with ubuntu 10.
The program loads but displays that no device is detected. Canonical today announces that vodacom, the african subsidiary of vodafone, has launched the vodafone webbook, which is available to users exclusively with. Vodafone webbook with ubuntu software launched in south africa by admin, 18 october 2011 canonical today announces that vodacom, the african subsidiary of vodafone, has launched the vodafone webbook, which is available to users exclusively with. The webbook has been sent 4 time to vodacom without repairs. User guide vodafone mobile broadband usb stick k4201z designed by vodafone. Oct 20, 2011 with the vodafone webbook, vodacom customers will be able to enjoy a portable internet experience with the ubuntu operating system with various software applications, 24 months warranty and free software updates. Nov 14, 2017 ubuntu releases a new version every six months. Sometimes the cd which comes along with the modem will have linux version. Vodafone webbook with ubuntu os heads to south africa techshout. Hi, i am trying to get my daughters ubuntu laptop to connect to the internet via a vodafone usb dongle.
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