CItycell zoom ZTE MG880+ and zoom ultra AC2726 modem installation in ubuntu

Hello everyone

Today I am going to show you may be the ultimate solution to the installation problem of Citycell zoom ZTE MG880+ and zoom ultra AC2726 modem in Ubuntu 10.04

Note: Both are for dongle type modems.

Before going to that, I want to give a big hand to Amit bhai, who actually guided me to the triumph with a healthy amount of research on it
For the posts being too long,I am giving it in two separate posts. So lets see how does it work.

To install zoom ultra AC2726 modem:

First of all,plug your modem to your machine, it will initially work as usb device.
To switch the modem from usb device to modem,
1. Open terminal, write lsusb which will show the usb devices plugged at the time. Mark the vendor and product ID for your device.
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
2. write sudo wvdialconf, it will scan your modem and finish in failure. But don't worry. you have to write the following command then:

Code:

  sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfff5

it will require your administrative password. After providing that, again write lsusb in terminal and this will finish in some outputs as shown below:

#]0;taajkia@taajkia-desktop: ~/Desktop#taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~/Desktop$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

notice that both the IDs are still unchanged, that means the device is still in usb mode.
3. Now unplug the modem at this point and plug it again. wait for some moments. The modem will refresh in this time.
4. Again write lsusb and this time the output will be like this:

Bus 002 Device 005: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Notice that the ID has now changed to fff1 from fff5. This indicates the change in its type.
5. write sudo wvdialconf once more and see that the last few lines of the output will look like this:

ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up.
Found a modem on /dev/ttyUSB0.
Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf.
ttyUSB0: Speed 9600; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0"

6. Now write the following command:

Code:


sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf

It will bring a text editor, where you have to insert/edit the following few lines:
[Dialer citycell]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1
taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~$ wvdial
wvdial wvdialconf
taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~$ wvdial
wvdial wvdialconf
7. Finally, you have to write one more command:

Code:

wvdial citycell

and it will connect your modem and fetch some output lines in the terminal. the last few lines will look like:

--> pppd: �5[18] @,[18]
^CCaught signal 2: Attempting to exit gracefully...
--> Terminating on signal 15
--> pppd: �5[18] @,[18]


and your modem is installed to use now

To install zoom ZTE MG880+ modem:

Plug your modem to your pc. Open terminal. write:

Code:

sudo nautilus

a window will open.
1. Select File System from side menu. then select etc folder.
2. Open wvdial.conf file from the bottom and replace the text there with the following:

[Modem0]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 230400
SetVolume = 0
Dial Command = ATDT
Init1 = ATZ
FlowControl = Hardware (CRTSCTS)
[Dialer cdma]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1
Inherits = Modem0

save it and exit.
3. write lsusb in terminal.
it will fetch some output lines like:

#]0;taajkia@taajkia-desktop: ~/Desktop#taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~/Desktop$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

remember your vendor and product ID as highlighted. It may not differ from what is showing here.
4. go through only process 3 of the previous post. Then write lsusb.
Unlike the zoom ultra modem, this will appear:

Bus 002 Device 005: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

notice that the ID has been unchanged. So the device type hasn't been changed so far. But don't worry about it.
5. Just write the following code then:

Code:

sudo wvdial cdma

and you will find your modem is getting connected. The final output line will be like:

--> remote IP address 2.2.2.2
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]
--> primary DNS address 117.18.224.146
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]
--> secondary DNS address 117.18.224.147
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]

and your modem is now installed to use
you can check your internet connection by typing the following code in terminal:

Code:

sudo ping google.com

which will bring some outputs like:

64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=8 ttl=55 time=585 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=9 ttl=55 time=539 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=10 ttl=56 time=519 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=11 ttl=56 time=519 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=12 ttl=56 time=519 ms

if it is working properly.

Note: You may not have to do the process 3 and 4 each time. you must do process 1 and 2 initially and for just one time. process 5 is to be done before every connection.
Each reboot of your pc will prompt you to do processes 3-5.

I have some suggestions Perhaps it will be better if we split the topic to two parts. It will make it more search friendly. Also, terminal outputs can be given in code tags. We do not need to disclose the user's pc name btw :p
There are some slight mistakes in the codes you have given, thus might mislead the help seeking users to even more frustration.
Anyway,
Now, everytime you make it connect, you have to do lots of things, right?

I am making a installer for you ^_^ it will modprobe and dial your modem.

It won't edit your wvdial.conf though >.>

But ... that can be done as well.

I will complete it next week. Iftekhar, can you download this package, and install it?
After installing, use sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf to edit it and then change the name from cdma to citycell
Then just type mydial in terminal.

Interesting.

No feedback from neither you nor tabassum, for whom I became interested in making this project.

I give up this project.

No feedback from me because I didn't get enough time to read the whole topic previous days (or I couldn't utilize my time )
rep++ for you to do such a voluntary work for us
rep++ to Iftekhar for giving it here

I have noticed another thing after applying this process. You can just connect the modem after implementing the above process and then apply the process I have suggested in one of my post (http://iitdu.forumsmotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm) , you can just plug in the modem and connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

BIT0129-tabassum wrote:No feedback from me because I didn't get enough time to read the whole topic previous days (or I couldn't utilize my time )
rep++ for you to do such a voluntary work for us
rep++ to Iftekhar for giving it here

I have noticed another thing after applying this process. You can just connect the modem after implementing the above process and then apply the process I have suggested in one of my post (http://iitdu.forumsmotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm) , you can just plug in the modem and connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

I wonder how I got enough time to make a whole program..

And btw, do you have to modprobe every time you connect your modem in ubuntu per restart?
or do you have to do only once and after that the modem is detected automatically? i.e. even if you shut down your pc, restart it, insert the modem and it is recognized as modem instantly?

I wonder how I got enough time to make a whole program..

I told that "I couldn't utilize my time ". I am not very smart in time utilization, you know. But its my fault, so I apologize

And btw, do you have to modprobe every time you connect your modem in ubuntu per restart?
or do you have to do only once and after that the modem is detected automatically? i.e. even if you shut down your pc, restart it, insert the modem and it is recognized as modem instantly?

No, I dont have to modprobe every time after 1st time I did it. If I want to connect the modem using terminal command even after shut down/restart my PC I just have to write -

Code:

sudo wvdial citycell

I dont have to use modprobe and if I write lsusb to find my modem, it detect the device as modem not as pen drive(which was shown before changing the type using modprobe)

Hmm. So when you type
sudo wvdial citycell, it automatically dials.

My question is, about this part:

connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Another question.
Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( http://iitdu.forumsmotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

To answer your 2nd question I have to try the process you told. After doing that, I will inform you

BIT0129-tabassum wrote:

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( http://iitdu.forumsmotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

To answer your 2nd question I have to try the process you told. After doing that, I will inform you

Say, you are a new user.
And after lots of trouble, you were able to use the zoom modem using terminal.
Are you sure that you would again want to read through the process of using it graphically?

I am not saying that you should not. You should, if it makes your life easier. But if trying that means even more hurdle for new users, they are not suggested to try it unless they are not satisfied with the terminal.

Are you not satisfied with the terminal?

And I am waiting for the answer.

Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?

this should be done in two ways.

1. Reboot your pc, insert modem, use modprobe, use wvdial.

2. after doing 1, disconnect/close the connection using ctrl+c in terminal (do not close the terminal trying to disconnect. it will simply hide the connection, and won't give you any easy way to close the connection). now, use modprobe again (do not remove the modem), and then use wvdial.

Are you not satisfied with the terminal?

I am satisfied. But it seems easy to connect through notification are, but for a new user who didn't apply my graphical method, it will be quite hard.

Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?



this should be done in two ways.

1. Reboot your pc, insert modem, use modprobe, use wvdial.

2. after doing 1, disconnect/close the connection using ctrl+c in terminal (do not close the terminal trying to disconnect. it will simply hide the connection, and won't give you any easy way to close the connection). now, use modprobe again (do not remove the modem), and then use wvdial.

The answers are- it work properly, that means I can connect with Internet after doing what you said.

Tabassum apu wrote:
Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( http://iitdu.forumsmotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

Doesn't it take long to find the CItycell connection notification ?? I couldn't find mine even after 7-8 minutes.

Ami bhai wrote:
Interesting.

No feedback from neither you nor tabassum, for whom I became interested in making this project.

I give up this project.

I beg pardon to you as I couldn't log in to forum today due to some business.
But I did download that package and installed it properly. And after using those commands, now I am able to connect just typing mydial in terminal.
But had some problem today. Initially, my modem /dev/ttyUSB0 wasn't recognized by terminal. I changed the port and it worked afterwards. Donno why

I will be needing both you and Tabassum's /etc/wvdial.conf file details.

Post them here.

Also, I would like you to type lsusb in your terminal after inserting the modem, and then paste the output here.

then, use the sudo modprobe command for your own modem, and then type lsusb, and paste the output here.

Doesn't it take long to find the CItycell connection notification ?? I couldn't find mine even after 7-8 minutes.

Yup, its a big problem. So, its better to use terminal