I've just had the same problem trying to connect my k800i on t-mobile UK's web & walk.  I ran wvdialconf again, and suddenly it was OK.  A lot more settings were in /etc/wvdialconf the second time I looked at it (the first time was when following the instructions above, the second was after running wvdialconf again).    So I've not been very scientific, but I'm glad to have it working!

Thanks rbeer, I have K800i on 3 UK network and eee pc so your post is ideal for me.  Just about to give it  try

Finally got it working   Being a Linux noob I didn't know anything about configuring Debian Repos or even that they existed, so the past couple of hours have been a steep (yet worthwhile) learning curve.

For the uninitiated wvdial isn't installed by default and in order to install it, you need to tell Linux where to locate it. Repositories containing compatible packages can be found here

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/addingxandrosrepos

add them to /etc/apt/sources.list

i did this by using the following method

crtl+alt+t (to open terminal)

sudo bash

pico /etc/apt/sources.list

added the URLs of the sources

saved the sources.list file

then continued as per rbeers instructions.

If errors are encountered at any stage, ensure that you are running the command with sufficent permissions.

OK, Trying to use tethered Nokia N95 as modem using wvdial.

Here's what I get when i try to run wvdial:

--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> 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*99#
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT*99#
CONNECT
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> Carrier detected.  Waiting for prompt.
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> PPP negotiation detected.
--> Unable to run /usr/sbin/pppd.
--> Check permissions, or specify a "PPPD Path" option in wvdial.conf.
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> PPP negotiation detected.
--> Unable to run /usr/sbin/pppd.
--> Check permissions, or specify a "PPPD Path" option in wvdial.conf.
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> PPP negotiation detected.
--> Unable to run /usr/sbin/pppd.
--> Check permissions, or specify a "PPPD Path" option in wvdial.conf.
Caught signal 2:  Attempting to exit gracefully...
--> Disconnecting at Mon Nov 19 12:34:15 2007
/home/user> exit                     

I followed the steps listed above to download and install. Username/password for O2 Mobileweb (works on the phone).
Checked wvdial.conf for typos - retyped username/password just to make sure correct. Tried with Username/password fields blank.

As a linux noob I'm now in way above my level of knowledge :-) .

Can anyone help me to get this working please? Cheers.

Sorry I haven't been checking this thread but I'm really pleased some people found my instructions useful. I feel a bit bad I didn't write more definitive instructions now.

Just thought I would add that for those in the UK, three charges you a £5 surplus to use your phone as a modem but they can't find out if you don't tell them so just sign up for their £5/1gb handset deal.

@ mrcoolsoul.

Thanks for your reply. I tried your suggestion and I seem to getting closer, however the phone as a modem seems to connect and then disconnect after a few seconds. Here is my console log:

--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
--> 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*99#
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT*99#
CONNECT
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> Carrier detected.  Waiting for prompt.
~[7f]}#@!}!} } }2}#}$@#}!}$}%\}"}&} }*} } g}%~
--> PPP negotiation detected.
--> Starting pppd at Wed Nov 21 10:28:12 2007
--> Pid of pppd: 26135
--> Using interface ppp0
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> pppd: h[08][06][08]�05][06][08]
--> Disconnecting at Wed Nov 21 10:28:19 2007
^[Caught signal 2:  Attempting to exit gracefully...
--> The PPP daemon has died: A modem hung up the phone (exit code = 16)
--> man pppd explains pppd error codes in more detail.
--> Try again and look into /var/log/messages and the wvdial and pppd man pages for more information.
--> Auto Reconnect will be attempted in 5 seconds
--> Disconnecting at Wed Nov 21 10:28:25 2007

And it just repeats this Connect Disconnect thing repeatedly.

Unfortunately, as a linux noob i have very little idea what most of that stuff means. Can you (or anyone) help me any further with this please?
Cheers

Last edited by Alpha4 (2007-11-21 5:36:12 am)

Thanks for the heads-up RainmanP. Luckily I have an O2 Bolt-on of 'Unlimited' data per month (Fair use of 200Mb) per month (cost £7.50 in UK).

I'm itching to use some of this from the 3e if anyone can help with the problem set out above :-)

OK - Success! I got it working by cobbling together various wvdial.conf script settings found both on this forum and others. So WooHooo!

However, one final question on this: The connection seems a bit slow for 3G, am I limiting the baud rate in the wvdial.conf script with the line 'Baud = 460800'?

If so what should should I set it at please?

:-)

Thanks for the heads-up tborja, Got that working (am connected through the N95 as I type). Seems an easier way to initiate a connection. Cheers.

Now load the admin file manager (applications --> system--> admin tools) and navigate to
/etc/wvidal.conf


I was able to install wvdial and noted that it wvdial.conf was created but I cant edit it

Hello...my name is Steve. I found this forum just yesterday. I am a new eee
user (and a TOTALLY NEW Linux user). I am trying to get my Motorola v360
connected as a USB modem. I already got everything working successfully on my Win XP laptop in just a few
minutes, but now I'm suffering from "n00b syndrome" here!

I have plugged the phone into my eee, with my USB cable. I believe I have set up a
dial-up connection, but it may not be done correctly. When I select the Properties button
for the connection, and go to the Hardware tab, the phone shows up under "Device" as:
Motorola Phone (V360), and under "Details" as: /dev/ttyACMO. Maybe it should show
up as a modem, not as a phone???

I have tried to do some things I already read here in various other posts, starting with (as I
understand it) downloading WVDIAL. When I try that, I get a message: "Couldn't find
package wvdial." However, as I mentioned, my knowledge/experience with Linux is next
to nil! Some of what appear to be obvious, basic instructions, make no sense at all.

When I try to use the Dial Up Connection, my phone shows: "Initializing Modem", then
"Dialing *99#", then "Please Wait", then "Not Available". As an aside, when I set it all up
in my XP laptop, the Dial Up Connection let me proceed WITHOUT entering any User
Name or Password, as that it what T Mobile requires (and it works fine). The Dial Up
Connection set-up process on my eee would not let me do that. Don't know if that's part
of the problem!!??

If anyone feels like helping me tackle this, I would be extremely happy and
appreciative...Thanks so much!!!!

Steve
P.S. I'm running in Easy Mode

UPDATE on Message #23:

I've spent approx 8 hours learning a small bit about Linux, modems, etc. I've tried several times to connect via my Motorola v360 with my USB cable (works on my XP latop).

Here's where I'm at currently...

1. Installed wvdial

When I run it, I see:

WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
Cannot get information from 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.
Configuration does not specify a valid phone number.
Configuration does not specify a valid login name.
Configuration does not specify a valid password.


2. My wvdial.conf file reads like this:

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 = at+cgdcont=1,"IP","internet2.voicestream.com"
Modem Type = USB Modem
Baud = 460800
New PPPD = yes
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
ISDN = 0
; Phone = *99#
; Password = [none]
; Username = voicestream


(Some of those settings I got from other posts. I've changed them around with no luck).

Suggestions / input welcomed!!

Thanks,

Steve