Virgin wireless broadband with Ubuntu notes
Under Ubuntu-8.10 two changes are needed for Virgin wireless broadband USB adaptors to work with NetworkManager.
First is that NetworkManager does not save chap/pap settings. This is a NetworkManager bug. But it can be fixed in /etc/ppp/options:
sudo sed -i 's/#-chap/-chap/' /etc/ppp/options
This will disable chap authentication globally for all connections that do not override the option (such as NetworkManager).
Second thing is that the APN is wrong. I don’t know if this is only for pre-paid, as that is all I have tried.
After plugging in the USB adaptor and selecting your internet provider:
- Right click the NetworkManager icon in the system try
- Select the Mobile Broadband tab
- Click on your connection then click Edit
- Change the APN from VirginInternet to VirginBroadband
- Click Ok, then Close
To start and stop data sessions now, left click the NetworkManager icon.
If your are asked for a password to connect, anything can be entered.
(ref)
Mobile Internet via Bluetooth on Ubuntu-7.10
My old instructions on setting up internet access from Ubuntu-7.10 via a mobile phone from Telstra or Optus on Ubuntu Linux. Connecting to wireless internet plans via bluetooth. Tested with Next G, (HSDPA) and GPRS.
Tested phone hardware:
- iMate JasJam
- Nokia 6110 Navigator
- Nokia 6120 Classic (ref)
Drop me a note if you have successfully (or not) tested this guide with other phones (more…)
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