EVDO on Linux

tamasrepus · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:53 am Post subject: EVDO on Linux

I've spent the last few days trying to piece together EVDO compatibility on Linux, so to help other people I've made the list below documenting how other people got their devices working on Linux. The format below is <Device, Distribution>; I've ignored anything about routers (e.g. the Kyocera KR1) since it is obvious those work.

The list below focuses on those who posted their configurations, rather than just success/failure.

Sprint

Merlin S720, Ubuntu 6.06
Merlin S620, Ubuntu 5.10
Pantech PX-500,Ubuntu 6.06
Novatel U720, Ubuntu 6.06
Novatel U720, Fedora Core 6
Pantech PX-500, Unknown Distribution
Novatel S720, Ubuntu 6.10 (article on setting up hardware, setting up software)

Verizon

PC 5740, Ubuntu 5.10
Unknown Aircard, Unknown Distribution
AirPrime 5220, Unknown Distribution
AirPrime 5220, Gentoo

If you know of reports I've missed, please reply to this thread and let me know. However, if you want to add your own report, please create a new thread or your own webpage and reply with the link.

tamasrepus · Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:56 am Post subject:

Added my own experiences. I wrote separate articles on setting up the Novatel S720 hardware, complete with how to use the airprime driver to get faster Rev A speeds, and an article on setting up the software (ppp) which is pretty similar to everyone elses' configuration.

rick10 · EVDO Newbie Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 4

I am running Fedora core 5 with a patched 2.6.18-6 kernel. The patch increases the input/output buffers to 2k. I am also running a dial on demand system called diald. The connection works great but I have been getting some disconnects lately. I am also running a caching name server to improve speed.

vauser · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 17

Fedora Core 6 has an updated airprime driver that avoids patching the usb driver. I saw a list somewhere of the cards supported, maybe I will post if I find it again. My KPC650 is recognized automatically.

xchpstang · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

Does anyone know if I could possibly have success on running my Sprint U727 on a Nokia N810 tablet? Apparently it runs a Maemo Linux based OS and has a USB port. Sprint claims Linux compatibility with this card but beyond that everything is a mystery. I am trying to avoid carrying a second device such as a CTR350.