Final message on this topic (at least for the time being).
Having failed to make a connection using the ethernet cable I resolved
to connect to the HUAWET modem B618-1944 using a WiFi adaptor. I bought
two, both alleged to be compatible with Linux: a cheapy for $2AU and a
TP-LINK TL-WN722N for
Hi Jarred, Since receiving your message I have tried connecting with
both USB cable (mine) and the Ethernet cable supplied. This time I
plugged the ethernet cable into the LAN2 (RJ45) socket because the PDF
of the similar modem show it being used to connect with a desktop PC
(proof that it cana
On Tue, 7 Aug 2018 at 11:43, Geoffrey Combes wrote:
> This replies to queries from Daniel. I have been busy talking to Telstra
> about this issue. More on that later in this message.
>
> IP address: The address of the new modem is 192.168.1.1, a common one and
> the same as the previous Telstra
This replies to queries from Daniel. I have been busy talking to Telstra
about this issue. More on that later in this message.
IP address: The address of the new modem is 192.168.1.1, a common one
and the same as the previous Telstra modem.
Firewall, subnets: I have no information on the mo
Thank you all for your messages. I will respond to each in turn. Firstly
please note that the Huqwei (Broadcom) modem is working perfectly. It
connects to the Internet which can be reached by any PC or mobile phone
which is WiFi-enable (i.e. has an inbuilt WiFi module or a USB WiFi
adaptor). M
Did you configure the Telstra modem correctly: ie username and password
to telstra account?Is the Telstra modem connecting to the internet?
D.On Thu, 2018-08-02 at 11:21 +1000, Geoffrey Combes wrote:
> I am running Linux Ubuntu 1604 LTS and connect
> with the Internet by wireless broadb
I am running Linux Ubuntu 1604 LTS and connect with the Internet by
wireless broadband. I have this week received a new Telstra modem Huawei
-B618-1944. This has three sockets: one USB and two LAN. A double-ended
ethernet cable was provided (but not a USB cable). Ubuntu help advises
that usual
