E220 hsdpa usb modem cannot install on acer aspire one running on linpus linux lite

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 10:16 AM

I am totally new to linux. How do I install huawei e220 usb modem on acer aspire one. Pls advise with the most simplified steps.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 10:23 AM

Please provide info on what steps you have taken (if any) already.

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 10:44 AM

when I connect the usb modem, acer aspire detected the removable disk (mobile partner and some files one of which is autorun.exe. How shd I exe this file?

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 10:58 AM

Running that exe will do you no good (unless your acer has xp on it) what we need to determine is what kernel version you are running. If you don't know how to find that information from the desktop do the following:

Click My Documents, under the Files Tab Select File--> Terminal. Now type: uname -r and post the result to this thread.

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 11:12 AM

2.6.23.9lw
wat to I do next? thx

tredegar · 01-04-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

wat to I do next? thx

Put the following into your favourite INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE
acer aspire one E220 linux
Click "Search"
Follow the instructions

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 11:27 AM

The kernel version you are running should already support that modem. We need to check for the presence of two files, make sure the modem is plugged into the usb before continuing. In terminal type: ls -ls /dev the listing may be quite long. Use the scroll bar to the right and look for these two files: ttyUSB0 & ttyUSB1. Then type: lsusb an post that output here to this thread.

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 11:34 AM

found the 2 files mentioned, wats next, thx

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 11:38 AM

I see 8 lines, 2 of which shown below
bus 003 device 002: ID 04fc:0005 Sunplus Tech Co, Ltd
bus 001 device 002: id 064e:d101 acer crystal eye webcam

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 11:43 AM

It would seem you need to also download a GNU/Linux driver from vodafone, see here: http://uberhack.net/2008/08/27/acer-...0-hdspa-modem/

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 12:08 PM

I've downloaded the driver and is now saved in my disk:///downloads, how do I perform the following steps in terminal-
Change directory to Download
Install driver by typing
sudo -sf vodafone-mobile-connect-card-driver-for-linux-2.0.beta3-ALL-i386-installer.run
When installer prompts for valid users type
root user
Restart computer and plug in the HDSPA modem
Start the program (ALT+F2 -> vodafone-mobile-connect-card-driver-for-linux)
Presto.

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 12:15 PM

Type: cd downloads press enter

Now type: chmod +x vodafone-mobile-connect-card-driver-for-linux-2.0.beta3-ALL-i386-installer.run and press enter (this is to make the file executable)

Now type: sudo -sf vodafone-mobile-connect-card-driver-for-linux-2.0.beta3-ALL-i386-installer.run (this will start the install) and press enter.

Then follow the rest of the instructions.

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 12:36 PM

sorry, at terminal [user@localhost ]$, i cld not cd to downloads "no such file or directory". From File Manager view, I cld see the driver stored in downloads folder

{BBI}Nexus{BBI} · 01-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Type ls at the terminal and post the output here.

bellburp · 01-04-2009, 12:47 PM

shown -
desktop documents downloads music pictures singtel videos