On Saturday 07 August 2010 20:08:43 Adrie wrote:
> Hi,
> More info for getting this device running under Ubuntu from a forum:
I think the driver is called uhso.c, see /sys/dev/usb/net/uhso.c . Maybe there
is a missing VID+PID in the table there if it does not get detected under
FreeBSD 8+.
--HPS
>
>
>
> How I got Neotel running on Ubuntu 9.04...
> Decided to install Jaunty as my Hardy was very messy. I've been running
> Linux since Breezy but still regard myself as a noobie.
> After much trial and tribulation, and many failed attempts on Hardy, I
> finally got my Neotel Prime running, first time round on Jaunty.
> Following is a step-by-step process which I take NO CREDIT for!
> I am merely posting this in an attempt to make the process a bit easier to
> understand and follow for all Linux(Ubuntu) users out there wishing to use
> Neotel.
> This was done on a fresh installation of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope.
> It helps having an Internet connection for the first step of the process...
> Otherwise packages can be downloaded seperately and Google will provide
> details on unpacking and installing.
> Step 1)
> First download the necessary packages we need.
> Open System>Administration>Synaptic Package Manager
> Find and install:
> Code:
> 1) wvdial
> 2) Linux-source
> If the above are not listed, open terminal, use the code(s):
> Code:
> 1) $ sudo apt-get install wvdial
> 2) $ sudo apt-get install Linux-source
> Step 2)
> Open a terminal and type:
> Code:
> $ sudo -s
> $ cd /usr/src
> $ tar xjvf Linux-source-2.6.28.tar.bz2
> $ gedit /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.28/drivers/USB/serial/option.c
> "Now look for static struct USB_device_id option_ids[] about line 300 and
> add the following just above it:"
> Code:
> // +++ chrisb
> #define NEOTEL_DEVICE_VENDOR_ID 0x1d09
> #define NEOTEL_DEVICE_PRODUCT_ID 0x4000
> // +++
> "and then in the struct add:" (the line in BOLD)
> Code:
> Static struct USB_device_id option_ids[] = {
> { USB_DEVICE(NEOTEL_DEVICE_VENDOR_ID, NEOTEL_DEVICE_PRODUCT_ID) },
> { USB_DEVICE(OPTION_VENDOR_ID, OPTION_PRODUCT_COLT) },
> { USB_DEVICE(OPTION_VENDOR_ID, OPTION_PRODUCT_RICOLA) },
> Save and close gedit.
> "To compile:"
> Code:
> $ cd /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.28/drivers/USB/serial/
> $ make -C /lib/modules/`uname -r`/build M=`pwd`
> If successful you should see a long list without errors resembling the
> following:
> Code:
> Make: Entering directory `/usr/src/Linux-headers-2.6.24-21-generic'
> LD /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.24/drivers/USB/serial/built-in.o
> CC [M] /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.24/drivers/USB/serial/USB-serial.o
> CC [M] /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.24/drivers/USB/serial/generic.o
> CC [M] /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.24/drivers/USB/serial/bus.o
>
> Make: Leaving directory `/usr/src/Linux-headers-2.6.24-21-generic'
> "Backup the old drivers"
> Code:
> $ mv /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/kernel/drivers/USB/serial/option.ko
> /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/kernel/drivers/USB/serial/option.ko.backup
> "Now add new drivers (compiled):"
> Code:
> $ cp /usr/src/Linux-source-2.6.28/drivers/USB/serial/option.ko
> /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/kernel/drivers/USB/serial/option.ko
> "You also need to load the new option:"
> Code:
> $ gedit /etc/modules
> "And just add to the end of the file:"
> Code:
> Option
> Reboot your computer, open a terminal again and type:
> Code:
> $ lsusb
> Which should produce, among others:
> Code:
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 1d09:4000 TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited
> Step 3)
> Open a terminal and type:
> Code:
> $ sudo -s
> And then:
> Code:
> $ wvdialconf
> Which should produce something similar to:
> Code:
> Editing `/etc/wvdial.conf'.
> Scanning your serial ports for a modem.
> ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
> ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud
> ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up.
> Modem Port Scan<*1>: S1 S2 S3
> WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- Manufacturer: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
> ttyUSB0<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK
> ttyUSB0<*1>: Max speed is 9600; that should be safe.
> ttyUSB0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
> WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
> ttyUSB1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
> ttyUSB1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 9600 baud
> ttyUSB1<*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"
> Now run:
> $ gedit /etc/wvdial.conf
> Copy and paste the following and change your username and password:
> Code:
> [Dial
