3G Connection

[Daisuke]

I got a usb-enabled 3G connection. When I plug it into the usb port, KNetwork Manager recognizes it and even gives me the option to connect. But when I click to connect, it doesn't do absolutely anything. There was a case where the same thing happened to another person. Apparently, KNetwork doesn't handle 3G connections (even though it presents the option). What can I do?

[muzicman0]

Re: 3G Connection

check out this thread. I used wvdial to set up a friends. There are also other suggestions I think in the thread.

mm0

[Daisuke]

Re: 3G Connection

Ok I tried wvdial and yet it asks for a username and password. Is it the one from my kubuntu account? (which I tried but didn't work) or is it from somewhere else (the company which gave me the usb-enabled 3G connection didn't provide me with information like that). I also tried kppp, I put in the necessary information and give my wireless number; and it starts to connect with everything in place until it says NO CARRIER and stays there. Any suggestions? ..

[muzicman0]

Re: 3G Connection

not sure. the person I helped had a username and password.

[Daisuke]

Re: 3G Connection

darn...

[kevinc]

Re: 3G Connection

try this Ubuntu thread https://help.ubuntu.com/9.04/interne...ng-mobile.html

the only thing to remember is this uses the gnome network manager not the KDE network manager - it seems to work better. I've noticed a couple of posts on the Kubuntu forum saying to use the Gnome nm.

Alternatively, do everthing manually. For this, you will need to read more about networking.

[Daisuke]

Re: 3G Connection

Cool. Could I get a thread or a suggestion on how to install gnome nm on KDE? Thanks in advance.

[vinnywright]

Re: 3G Connection

do a serch for( network-manager-gnome )in your package manager.

VINNY