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3Gstore EVDO Addict
Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 3171
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: Verizon UM175 USB EVDO Rev-A Modem |
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Read our "First Impressions" UM175 Review at EVDOinfo:
http://www.EVDOinfo.com/UM175
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Purchase the UM175 with Verizon Service at https://3gstore.com/verizon/cards.php |
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UM175tester EVDO Newbie
Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: UM175 question |
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| I recently bought my father an ASUS EEE PC for Christmas, which is a netbook with a solid state hard drive that runs on the Linux Ubuntu operating system. I realize that there are no Linux drivers for the UM175, but I was curious about whether or not I may be able to use the UM175 with the Cradlepoint Personal Hot Spot - PHS300 and access the router with the ASUS via WiFi. I have asked tech support at Personal Communication Devices - PCD (formerly UT Starcom) and they said they have no plans of testing this configuration or providing support for it. Am I ignoring the fact that it will need a driver regardless? |
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3Gstore EVDO Addict
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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if you operate the um175 attached to phs300, you will not need any um175 driver on the netbook. you simply connect to PHS300 via wifi.
the majority of our linux customers do this or similar. |
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Mikebat EVDO User
Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 38
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: UM175 question |
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| UM175tester wrote: | | I recently bought my father an ASUS EEE PC for Christmas, which is a netbook with a solid state hard drive that runs on the Linux Ubuntu operating system. I realize that there are no Linux drivers for the UM175... |
The UM-175 works just fine with Ubuntu Linux. The system sees it as a USB serial modem, and it works just like dialup. You just need to configure the dialer software with a some login credentials, which your provider can tell you. For example, here's how to configure a Verizon account in /etc/wvdial.conf, for the dialer wvdial (If you don't have wvdial, run "sudo apt-get install wvdial" from a terminal to get it, or search for it in the GUI package manager).
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[Dialer Defaults]
Stupid Mode = on
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Auto Reconnect = on
Carrier Check = no
Init = ATZ
[Dialer um175]
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
Baud = 921600
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Phone = #777
Username = 8885551212@vzw3g.com
# replace with your device's actual area code and phone number
Password = vzw
Init1 = ATZ
ISDN = 0
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To "dial up", enter the command "sudo wvdial um175" from a terminal window. |
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3Gstore EVDO Addict
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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cool info mikebat...
with that type of connection, are you seeing full EVDO Rev-A speeds?
can you post a speedtest like this one from my UM175:
(just fyi. my verizon tower rocks. your mileage may vary) |
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UM175tester EVDO Newbie
Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject: Thanks for the quick reply |
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Just run that code in terminal after I've got wvdial — got it! Thanks guys!  |
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Mikebat EVDO User
Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 38
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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It doesn't appear to be limited by the baud rate set in the wvdial.conf. I think the dialer just needs a reasonable number there, or perhaps the largest value sets the speed to unlimited. |
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cquigley EVDO Newbie
Joined: 01 Aug 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: having trouble with this |
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Hi Everyone-
I am having a bit of trouble with this.
I have wvdial installed and went through the instructions, and I get this when I type in "sudo wvdial um175"
Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
I am running abuntu jaunty 9.04. also when I type "lsusb" it recognizes as curitel communications.
any help would be great
cquigley |
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LinuxNoobie EVDO Newbie
Joined: 26 Aug 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject: I'm also unable to connect with the setup provided |
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Hi All,
Thanks for the info. I'm close, I can feel it but still no cigar.
I'm really new to Linux so I apologize if I'm asking a really dumb question.
I performed the steps as detailed above and put in my personal phone/pw where required.
I updated the file wvdial.conf with this new information as it was empty and ran the command "sudo wvdial um175" from a terminal window
I opened my browser but unable to connect to any websites.
I can connect using my wireless router with a another radio internet service provider (it's the connection I'm using to post this message) but I can't connect using my Verizon Pantech UM175 USB MODEM DEVICE. This device works fine on my windows laptop.
This is the response I get..Where do i go from there?
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.54.0
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
ATZ
OK
--> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
OK
--> Modem initialized.
--> Sending: ATDT#777
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT#777
CONNECT
--> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately.
--> Starting pppd at Wed Aug 26 15:30:09 2009
--> pid of pppd: 9212
--> Using interface ppp0
--> local IP address 77.226.188.33
--> remote IP address 68.175.193.66
--> primary DNS address 68.175.95.15
--> secondary DNS address 68.175.92.47
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scubabud EVDO Newbie
Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject: UM175 vs USB727 |
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Just got the UM175 and wasn't too sure about making the switch from my USB727. Cradlepoint500 doesn't show signal strength as it did with the USB727 and I do have the newest firmware loaded. But the db’s seem a bit better with the UM175 vs the USB727 and I did get a bit better strength when using the supplied double ended USB cord. Does anyone else feel the same way or is this just a fluke for the day? I’ll also test it when we get in our motor home and use an external antenna as well this coming weekend.
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