Need help USB modem

[Doug Kuvaas]

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 5:54 AM, Roger <arelem at bigpond.com> wrote:

> On 02/28/2012 07:00 PM, Ed Greshko wrote:
>
>> On 02/28/2012 03:27 PM, Roger wrote:
>>
>>> A friend of my daughter has converted from windows to Linux just
>>> yesterday but has a Sierra Aircard 312U wireless USB modem and cannot
>>> get internet on the laptop.
>>> I've spoent hours googling to no avail. Search shows that this modem
>>> is useless for Linux so can someone please tell me which wireless usb
>>> modems work best on all linux flavours, easy to set up, etc.
>>> There's got to be something but I haven't had any luck finding
>>> information.
>>> If this change is successful there could follow at least 3 others so I
>>> really need help here please.
>>> Cheers and thanks in advance
>>>
>>>  Quick question about the device....
>>
>> What does it show up as when you plug it in and type lsusb?
>>
>>
>>  I don't know, I'll ask tomorrow
> Thanks
> Roger
>
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Just out of curiosity, would switching to a wireless router that is
compatible with the air card, such as the Cradlepoint MBR900 be a viable
option?

I have never tried using a USB modem under linux, but I have used my phone
as a modem before.  Every time I have done this it has been as simple as
setting up the modem dialer (KPPP) to dial #777 using the USB modem (phone)
as a modem.  I haven't tried with my most recent phone though.
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