People who are using WLL wireless modem may often found that they can't configure it in Ubuntu or other linux distros. Some distros like OpenSuse automatically detects WLL modem but in ubuntu auto configuration is not possible. manual configuration requires following steps:-
Before starting this you need to ensure that your WLL phone is connected with the PC through USB cable.
Step 1: Open terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> terminal)
Step 2: Type the command : sudo wvdialconf.
This will add the device file ttyACM0 the dev directory.
Step 3: Type gksudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf
This will display a text document like:
[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = USB Modem
ISDN = 0
New PPPD = yes
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
Baud = 460800
Phone =
Username =
Password =
Stupid Mode = 1
Step 4: Type your user name, password and phone number in the required areas and save the file.
Step 5: On Terminal Type wvdial. This command is required every time you want to connect to internet. Enjoy....
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