11 Nov 08 Using Huawei 220 modem with Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex
Since Indosat, one of the biggest ISP’s in Indonesia, have release ‘cheap’ prepackaged 3.5 internet connection. The package bundles with Huawei 220 modem. I really need this service, so I move back Windows just to use the internet service. I was sorry. But after I found a good news about Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex, maybe I will move again to use Ubuntu as my primary operating system.
One of Intrepid Ibex special features is easy switching to various type of wireless internet access. You can switch from Wifi and Cellular (GPRS, 3G or HSDPA) network easily. On certain devices, you even don’t need command line anymore. I am using Huawei E220 modem, while on Hardy 8.04, I should use some tricks to make it work (still on command line). Now on Intrepid Ibex, you can setup the connection on GUI.
Here’s the step:
- When you plug Huawei E220/E270 modem, a notification will appear. Then click configure button.
- Next press forward.
- Select your country and your operator, usually it’s automatically detected and automatically configured.
- Then click apply.
- Then it’s finish. You can connect now. Just click on network manager and then connect.
- If you want to edit the setting, just go to:
System -> Preferences -> Network Configuration
Then select “Mobile Broadband” tab to edit or add a new connection. - There you can edit the setting of your username, password, APN etc.
Tags: 3G, huawei, modem, ubuntu
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I have kubuntu 8.10 installed on my laptop. Unfortunately when I plug my HUAWEI e220 modem
I don’t see any notification. It works just fine
through network manager but I can’t monitor the
network activity. Are there any graphical interface
which I can use to monitor the activity? I tried
xfce4 cellmonitor plugin but it could not find the modem and I could not manage to install UMTSmon.Any
suggestions?