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BarryK · Posted: Fri 03 Dec 2010, 20:37 Post subject: 3G USB modem test request

3G USB modems can have multiple /dev/ttyUSB[n] ports.

Here is a test that works for my Optus Huawei E160E modem:

http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02011

...see blog post, there is a request, does this work for your 3G modem?

zygo · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 206 Location: UK

Barry,

Pristine boot of Q130: hotpluged Huawei E1550 has 3 /dev/ttyUSB items
/dev/ttyUSB0 and /dev/ttyUSB2 return imediately with the blank line and OK but /dev/ttyUSB1 does not return for at least 4 minutes. I connect with /dev/ttyUSB0.

Now where is that P431 CD...

zygo · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 206 Location: UK

Pristine boot of Puppy 431: hotpluged Huawei E1550 - no /dev/ttyUSB[n] port.

Karl Godt · Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 2682 Location: Kiel,Germany

while connected on asus eeepc 1005 with integrated huawei modem the modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB* shows the following :
# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB0 > no output

# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB1 > blinking cursor (hangs, escaping by Cntr C)

# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB2

OK

# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB3
modem-stats: Can't open /dev/ttyUSB3 for reading and writing.
Usage: modem-stats [-c command] [-e end_string] device

The acer extensa5230E with huawei K3715 USB-Pen while not connected shows following :
# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB0

OK
# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB1 > blinking cursor (hangs, escaping by Cntr C)

# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB0

OK
and some minutes later
23 lines with ^BOOT
3 lines with ^RSSI
OK

# modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB3
modem-stats: Can't open /dev/ttyUSB3 for reading and writing.
Usage: modem-stats [-c command] [-e end_string] device

Both Net and LapTopBook are connecting fine on ttyUSB0 by pgprs-shell -connect with two telephone companies.
There seems to be no difference between ATZ and ATV1Z here but it seems that the output at ttyUSB2 differs each time :
sometimes many lines with ^BOOT \n OK
sometimes one line with ^BOOT \n OK
the next try no ^BOOT \n OK
and another try one A \n(\n) OK

I remasterd these two dpup-005 and they don't show the fourth ttyUSB3 ....

PUPPY lsusb on asus :
# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 13d3:5108
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 12d1:1001
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 046d:c51b

installed debian squeeze /root/Downloads/usbutils_0.87-5_i386.deb
# lsusb -t
Bus# 5
`-Dev# 1 Vendor 0x1d6b Product 0x0001
Bus# 4
`-Dev# 1 Vendor 0x1d6b Product 0x0001
Bus# 3
`-Dev# 1 Vendor 0x1d6b Product 0x0001
Bus# 2
`-Dev# 1 Vendor 0x1d6b Product 0x0001
`-Dev# 2 Vendor 0x046d Product 0xc51b
Bus# 1
`-Dev# 1 Vendor 0x1d6b Product 0x0002
|-Dev# 3 Vendor 0x13d3 Product 0x5108
`-Dev# 5 Vendor 0x12d1 Product 0x1001

# usb-devices ( cat /proc/bus/usb/devices )

T: Bus=01 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=07 Cnt=02 Dev#= 5 Spd=480 MxCh= 0
D: Ver= 2.00 Cls=00(>ifc ) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS=64 #Cfgs= 1
P: Vendor=12d1 ProdID=1001 Rev=00.00
S: Manufacturer=HUAWEI Technology
S: Product=HUAWEI Mobile
C: #Ifs= 3 Cfg#= 1 Atr=e0 MxPwr=500mA
I: If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 3 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff Driver=option
I: If#= 1 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff Driver=option
I: If#= 2 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=ff(vend.) Sub=ff Prot=ff Driver=option

# grep huawei /proc/*
/proc/kallsyms:f8139250 t usb_stor_huawei_e220_init [usb_storage]

nap44 · Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 108

Acer 5220 Laptop.
Huwae E1762 modem
Optus Carrier
Lupu-510 (Lucid Puppy)
Modem recognised on desktop as SR1 whether hot plugged or inserted at boot up.
No internet connection established prior to testing.

Typed in terminal:
modem-stats -c "ATZ" /dev/ttyUSB0 and then substituted USB1, 2 and 3 for 0.

Results over several tests:
USB0
Blank line
OK

USB1
Blank line
OK

USB2 and USB3
modem-stats: can't open /dev/ttyUSB2 (3) for reading and writing.
Usage: modem-stats [-c command] [-e end_string] device

Also just noticed that the Lock and Zip icons on the desktop are superimposed over one another, but that would be a separate issue.

HTH,
Cheers!

BarryK · Posted: Sat 04 Dec 2010, 05:19 Post subject:

Do you have a 3G modem that uses the 'hso.ko' driver?

If so, you can help out, I have posted another request:

http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02012

rerwin · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 1318 Location: Maine, USA

Barry,
Please note that the usb_modeswitch package includes a udev rule that creates symlinks to the ttyUSB ports that are likely to work. If multiple candidates are detected, your only task is to distinguish which is the full data port. My implementation merely picks one (now, the highest), but your new logic can make that decision. The symlinks are created regardless of the need for a mode switch, it appears to me. The rule:

BarryK · Posted: Sat 04 Dec 2010, 19:20 Post subject:

alec78 · Joined: 18 Mar 2010 Posts: 47

Samsung X05
Huawei E169G
luci_241

First boot of luci_241 with E169 inserted.
/dev showed all three ttyUSB0,1 and 2 present.
/var/log/messages also reports that the option module had been installed.
Opened up the terminal and typed "modem-stats-c "ATV1Z" /dev/ttyUSB0" , response " command not found".
Does this command need the dev.sfs package installed to function?

Fired up PupDial and was pleasantly surprised to see that it was already set up on the ttyUSB0 port rather than the onboard dial-up modem.

Posting this now from luci_241 using the E169 modem.

JIGNESH_MODI · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Pune (India)

i m using bsnl 3g datacard plz help me in connecting internet......
thans in advance Very Happy

BarryK · Posted: Sat 01 Jan 2011, 20:23 Post subject:

JIGNESH_MODI · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Pune (India)

i have try it , it detects modem but not conecting,
my apn is = bsnlnet
but what is intialising string3 i place??

JIGNESH_MODI · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Pune (India)

if possible plz post video tutorial or step by step image tutorial, this will help idiots like me, and use more puppy.. Laughing

thanks in advance... Smile

JIGNESH_MODI · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Pune (India)

some good news= i have connected by nokia e63 modem in pc suit mode my apn is tata.docomo.internet
but i cannot connected by 3g usb datacard of bsnl Sad

wish i could connect by 3g usb modem as early as possible by help of u
i interested in connecting usb 3g because it give me speed of 2.5-3.6 mbs
hope u solve it...
Wary 500 rocks it detects 3G usb modem but fails to connect....
all other puplets,puppys r not detect it....
hope this will solves all issues in other new release...
if it is solved....INDIA will rock.............. Laughing

JIGNESH_MODI · Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 40 Location: Pune (India)

i think with the combination of gprs setup & Dialup modemsetup U can solve this properly...
i can't do it by my self because i m not professional, but learn through watch and common scene and do......hope u solve it properly...
for this bsnl 3g usb datacard modem u can also search in ubuntu 10.4 for how to connect....and than give step by step conf in wary 5 so i will do as per your instruction...thanks in advance..
hope all izz well..