[SOLVED] Connect to italy broadband network with puppylinux
 

Keywords:
Broadband, UMTS, HSPA, HDSPA, Huawei E180, ITALY, TRE, TIM, PUPPY LINUX 4.1.2

Step_001:
Create the file /etc/wvdial.conf as follows:
# FILE /etc/wvdial.conf BEGIN vvvvvvvv
[Dialer Defaults]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
ISDN = off
Modem Type = Analog
Modem Baud = 921600
Init2 = AT&F+COPS?
Init3 = AT+cgdcont=1,"ip","ibox.tim.it",,0,0
#Init3 = AT+cgdcont=1,"ip","tre.it",,0,0
Phone = *99#
Dial Attempts = 1
Dial Command = ATM1L3DT
Ask Password = off
Password = tim
Username = tim
Auto Reconnect = off
Abort on Busy = off
Carrier Check = on
Check Def Route = on
Abort on No Dialtone = on
Stupid Mode = on
Idle Seconds = 0
Auto DNS = on
# FILE /etc/wvdial.conf END ^^^^^^^^

Step_002:
Set che correct APN name in file /etc/wvdial.conf (Init3 string)
according to your provider indication

Step_003:
Create the empty file
/etc/ppp/peers/wvdial

This can be done typing the following command in a terminal:
$ mkdir -p /etc/ppp/peers; touch /etc/ppp/peers/wvdial

Step_004:
Type the following command in a termial:
modprobe option


Step_005:
Plug your USB E180 HSDPA key
Wait for it to register to UMTS network (blue blinking led)

Step_006:
Start HSPA connection:
type the wvdial command in a terminal

$ wvdial

Step_007:
When finished stop HSPA connection typing <CTRL-C> in the wvdial terminal

Enjoy....

thanks. off ZRT