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    Default EVDO & Linux

    Hey there. Any idea on how to make the usb Zte ac8700 modem work in linux? Specifically fedora 8? When I connect it, it shows the green light(blinking). However I cant find where exactly it comes in, so cant configure it. Help!!

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    I am not using EVDO but interested for future.. I gave some links here try it and post the result
    Linux.com :: Get broadband wireless with Verizon EVDO and Linux
    beta: Using Verizon EVDO card on Windows and Linux
    Crystal Networking Blog Archive Setting up EVDO in Linux

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    hey guys help me in this thing.

    My friend got a BSNL CDMA1x Connection Modem:Huawei ETS2288

    Now it works in windows-xp.but he wants it in Fedora Core 8.Can some one help me to fix this for him.
    i will assist him regarding this.Now tell me what all the basic things he need to check first and few instructions.

    Thx

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    links have been already posted above, however one more links is given below It use Reliance connection.. only vendor ID is different

    Just another Blog: How to get Reliance ZTE MG880 working with Ubuntu Linux 7.04


    while editing /etc/wvdial.conf entries, the username and password will be the number supplied by the BSNL staff simply follow this and post the result here.

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    i will try it..

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    I dont have/use EVDO myself but came across another blog link, see Platonic Blog Archive Hacking BSNL EvDO on Linux
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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    ...and another one using your ppp client of choice

    Science, Technology, and Politics: BSNL EVDO on GNU/Linux

    The unofficial BSNL evdo forum also has a thread worth tracking.

    BSNL EVDO Under GNU/Linux
    Last edited by dukelordx; March 8th, 2008 at 01:18 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    hello this is prashant i am using 1xevdo of bsnl india and this connection is working in linux back track 3 beta by configuring the kppp dialer and just1folder (usb)and 1 file(ttyUSB0) u have to make in dev/usb/ttyUSB0and then configure the kppp and ur internet is started and this connection is very fast in linux back track 3 beta but this version is qite confusable any budy need help mail me ariangsingh@gmail.com

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    Just got the EVDO card(ZTEAC8700 card from the JTO of my exchange on trial basis..the officer ays that there is no EVDO signal in our area and it is from Marailmalai Nager which is 8 k.m away from my residence another BTS tower which is CDMA (144 kbps)is also at 7 k.m away from my residence.. the modem is only configurable in XP and Vista drivers you have to download for it.. After one day flirting with vista immediately go to meddle with kde based distros in mandriva -2008 spring it worked flowlessly after i followed above post, but now it couldnot find my USB modem?.. now this posting is from sidux-2008 I don't know whether it will last long..
    the speed here is only CDMA XI so 40 kbps to 90 kbps is decent for CDMA plan which cost 250/- per month.. Since I am still in trial period i'll go to EVDO enabled location in and around Chennai and post the results here..may be i am posting in the wrong section..

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    Default Re: EVDO & Linux

    Folks, I did try evdo on Linux and following some links in other threads on this forum and googling, got it working (openSuse / Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop) - but the EVDO card was getting heated up way too much. I'd advice against it for continuous use, until someone confirms it otherwise.

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