SmartQ7: power/screen settings on v4.0

[rogue_ronin]

Originally Posted by Blade62

hi rogue_ronin

i did a little research mself and it does say from umbuntu forums that you can use the e160 dongle with a bit of tweakin! and the guy i cut and pasted his qoute states he just pluggged and played it! i'm really confused here, as i said i'm a Linux virgin and don't have a clue here and have bought the Q7 thinking i can just get a dongle with sim card and off i go.any clues to just getting me on would be grateful.

Blade62

I'd say 'try it!' You can't do any lasting harm. It looks like Nation A. List has succeeded. It will require editing config files, for sure. And the Q7 uses WICD, which doesn't yet support cell-modems, at least when I last checked -- anyone know better? (I use the latest WICD on my desktop, and it doesn't seem to have any options.) That means installing Network Manager, and the Hasty version is pretty old.

As for erasing USB drives -- if it shows as a mountable drive, it should be fairly easy. But anything mounting a Windows executable wouldn't execute, so... ??? I don't have a cell-modem, can't experiment.

My Q7 went back to China before I could pick it up -- I'm still waiting to hear from Eletroworld. It's been a real cock-up all around.

m a r

EDIT: perhaps Nation A. List, you might write up a thorough HOWTO for the newbies?

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by rogue_ronin

EDIT: perhaps Nation A. List, you might write up a thorough HOWTO for the newbies?

I thought I had
in evilvte "sudo leafpad /etc/gnome-ppp.conf" add text to the beginning of file, amend details to suit your provider (username etc), save and exit.
Insert 3G modem, wait approx 30secs for modem light to settle.
run 'gnome-ppp' (desktop icon) select`HSDPA`from the dropdown list etc etc
Look for new icon in header showing connection.

[rogue_ronin]

Y'know, I forgot about gnome-ppp -- I deleted it from my desktop on the Q7. And I haven't even seen my Q7 in months -- it's been on a 'round-the-world trip from Thailand to China to Hawaii and back to China. I kinda miss it.

Thanks for the extra steps -- most folks don't get the command line stuff anymore.

m a r

[Blade62]

Hi Nation

Thanks for that, if i 'm reading you right, i would have to erase the windows info on the usb stick and thgen the Q7 would detect it, is that right?

Blade62

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by Blade62

Hi Nation
Thanks for that, if i 'm reading you right, i would have to erase the windows info on the usb stick and thgen the Q7 would detect it, is that right?
Blade62

If I remember correctly (no guarantees here ) when I had my EeePC there was a lot of talk on the forums regarding why 1 modem would work and another wouldn't. It seemed that the one's with the USB memory capability and Windows autorun software were the one's that caused the problem. Linux just saw it as a USB memory stick and not as a modem. There were some workarounds offered but you would have to read them to get the details. My assumption is, that if there was no USB memory to be found then Linux would see the modem. Sounds logical to me, but then I'm no expert p.s. Don't ask me how to do it, because I don't know

Try reading this; http://dalelane.co.uk/blog/?p=254

[rogue_ronin]

That link is super clear. Awesome find!

m a r

[Blade62]

Originally Posted by Nation.A.List

I have a 3G modem working on my Q7 (Modem is a E220)
THIS IS FOR THE `3` NETWORK IN THE UK, modify to suit your provider.
OK, I belive that I am now running @ HSDPA speeds. I had to modify /etc/gnome-ppp.conf to add the necessary settings to the beginning of the file.
Name = HSDPA
User = three
Pass = three
Init2= ATZ
Init3 = ATE0 V1 &D2 &C1 S0=0 +IFC=2,2
Init4 = AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","three.co.uk"
Phone = *99#
End
When you run gnome-ppp select` HSDPA`from the list, (the next part `in red` may not be required to get full speed) then click `OK`then click the `settings` button (middle) click `detect` button, select 460800 from the `speed` dropdown, `phone line` should be `tone`, click `close`, click `connect`. With any luck it should work

Part of the problem I believe with other modems is that they have a 'USB memory' part to them as well as a modem, this then auto loads the Windows software on a Windows PC. Linux cannot see past this and that's why they don't work. My guess is, if you could erase the drive on a Windows PC it should then work OK on a Linux device.

Hi Nation

I fiddled about the set up menu when using a Huawei e160 dongle, it did work and i got connected by using Gnome ppp but now i try getting on the web and it takes ages to connect and then when it does, it connects and then di-connects and says "that it is trying to re-connect"! is the set-up for the E220 can be used for the E160 dongle? really would apprieciate some help. Can't understand that i got access now it won let me connect?


Cheers


Edwin

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by Blade62

Hi Nation
I fiddled about the set up menu when using a Huawei e160 dongle, it did work and i got connected by using Gnome ppp but now i try getting on the web and it takes ages to connect and then when it does, it connects and then di-connects and says "that it is trying to re-connect"! is the set-up for the E220 can be used for the E160 dongle? really would apprieciate some help. Can't understand that i got access now it won let me connect?
Cheers
Edwin

I had a similar result to you the other day but I put that down to being in an area with poor/no signal. When I plug the modem in after a few seconds it begins flashing. On my modem if it flashes light blue then I have a signal and it usually connects and works OK (it goes a darker blue after the connection is made). If it flashes green then that would appear to mean no 3G signal, I get a connection of sorts but it keeps dropping out i.e. NO CONNECTION. In theory I'm thinking it should connect at a lower speed, but maybe I've only put the settings in for a 3G connection and nothing for a fall-back connection ?

[serwei]

lol... so, does anyone managed to get their power setting to stay at "Never turn off"?

[Blade62]

Hi Nation

I was told that if The E160 dongle allowed connections before and it allowed me to go onto the web in therory , therew was a corruption! and i would have to un-install from the Q7 and then re-install but inserting the E160 dongle and it should re-load the drivers again. Does this sound right to you.And lastly i don't know where i go on the Q7 to find the un-install function or the file name to un-insatll it.cos on windows it would be the "Add or remove " programme and all the list of programmes would be there to add or remove. but being a Linux virgin, i'm like being a hindu in a slaugther house and don't know whats going on here! any help would be gratefully recieved. On last thing if thgis makes any sense.The sim card, if i haven't registedred it yet with T-mobile, would that affect my connection? its just a thought?


Thanks guys againg for all your help.

Blade62

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by Blade62

Hi Nation

I was told that if The E160 dongle allowed connections before and it allowed me to go onto the web in therory , therew was a corruption! and i would have to un-install from the Q7 and then re-install but inserting the E160 dongle and it should re-load the drivers again. Does this sound right to you.And lastly i don't know where i go on the Q7 to find the un-install function or the file name to un-insatll it.cos on windows it would be the "Add or remove " programme and all the list of programmes would be there to add or remove. but being a Linux virgin, i'm like being a hindu in a slaugther house and don't know whats going on here! any help would be gratefully recieved. On last thing if thgis makes any sense.The sim card, if i haven't registedred it yet with T-mobile, would that affect my connection? its just a thought?


Thanks guys againg for all your help.

Blade62

I believe the drivers etc are built into the kernel so can't be un-installed. There is a very good chance that if you SIM is not registered it wont allow you to connect, so get it registered soon In the meantime connect your modem, wait a few seconds then in evilvte type "dmesg".
On my Q7 right near the end I have entries that read as follows;
drivers/usb/serial/usb-serial.c: USB Serial support registered for GSM modem (1-port)
option 1-1:1.0: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
usb 1-1: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB0
option 1-1:1.1: GSM modem (1-port) converter detected
usb 1-1: GSM modem (1-port) converter now attached to ttyUSB1
usbcore: registered new interface driver option
drivers/usb/serial/option.c: USB Driver for GSM modems: v0.7.1
scsi 3:0:0:0: CD-ROM HUAWEI Mass Storage 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2
This will show if the modem is registered by your device.

[Blade62]

HI Nation

That sounds like a plan, but as i am very new to the Linux world, this "evilvte",where would i find this please? any change of a screen shot so i would know please?also i have checked with T-Mobile and the sim has been registered,no probs on that front! I will look to see what you have written is so, but this evilvte bit, an explanation in simple lay mans, would be nice. Thanks again for being patient with a newbie.

Blade62

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by Blade62

HI Nation

That sounds like a plan, but as i am very new to the Linux world, this "evilvte",where would i find this please? any change of a screen shot so i would know please?also i have checked with T-Mobile and the sim has been registered,no probs on that front! I will look to see what you have written is so, but this evilvte bit, an explanation in simple lay mans, would be nice. Thanks again for being patient with a newbie.

Blade62

Ok I will answer your question but I am by no means a Linux 'guru'. The best advice I can give you is to use google (a lot!) to find out how to use Linux. I usually enter "Linux check disk space" or something like that and you will find loads of sites with useful information.

'evilvte' is the Linux equivalent of the old DOS command window where you type commands to instruct your PC. It can be found under 'accessories' in the start menu. I would suggest you hold the stylus on 'evilvte' and copy to desktop when given the option as you will be using it alot!

[Blade62]

Hi Guys

all last nite i was trying to connect using the T-mobile (uk) 110 Dongle (with sim card), it does give me connection BUT only for about 1-2 seconds then disconects and says its trying to re-connect! I went through forum after forum looking for fixe's,, is there something i'm doing wrong or do i have to go into the settings and change anything in there? iits a pay as your go tarriff and even if i connect for a second or minute there bill you for £2:00 so the moneys flying out the window here. Any help of any discription on this would be very much grateful.Please remeber i am a Linux virgin.

Guys thanks for being patient & understanding

Blades62

[Nation.A.List]

Originally Posted by Blade62

Hi Guys

all last nite i was trying to connect using the T-mobile (uk) 110 Dongle (with sim card), it does give me connection BUT only for about 1-2 seconds then disconects and says its trying to re-connect! I went through forum after forum looking for fixe's,, is there something i'm doing wrong or do i have to go into the settings and change anything in there? iits a pay as your go tarriff and even if i connect for a second or minute there bill you for £2:00 so the moneys flying out the window here. Any help of any discription on this would be very much grateful.Please remeber i am a Linux virgin.

Guys thanks for being patient & understanding

Blades62

Did you modify gnome-ppp.conf ? as per my post #15 in this thread