USB Mobile broadband modem "Activation of network connection failed"
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USB Mobile broadband modem "Activation of network connection failed"
Hello all, I am somewhat new to Linux and I now need to use a USB modem for my work. The problem is when I try to connect to the broadband connection, it says "activation of network connection failed":
$lsusb gives:
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 007: ID 13d3:5a02 IMC Networks
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 8087:0a2a Intel Corp.
Bus 001 Device 015: ID 05c6:6000 Qualcomm, Inc. Siemens SG75
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
It may need a driver? but I don't know how to download it, none show up in software & updates > additional drivers.
when I go into disks I get three options for "Identify As" in mount options, I have tried all of them. I have also tried all the different plans they show as possible for my provider. in the mobile broadband settings "add new connection"
I've tried $gedit /etc/modules
and changed the file to:
# /etc/modules: kernel modules to load at boot time.
#
# This file contains the names of kernel modules that should be loaded
# at boot time, one per line. Lines beginning with "#" are ignored.
when I try to connect to the broadband connection, it says "activation of network connection failed"
there must be more than that.
depending on which distro and which network managing tool you use, i could advise you where to search for that.
Quote:
Qualcomm, Inc. Siemens SG75
web search: https://www.startpage.com/do/dsearch?query=mobile+broadband+%2B"Siemens+SG75"
1st result: http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modes...php?f=3&t=2670
...not saying it's the solution to your problem. also not saying that you shouldn't look at the other results, too. but it's a start - learning to troubleshoot & search for solutions.
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