Re: Problems with NM seeing 3G modem

[Alexander Sack <asac ubuntu com>]

On Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 01:48:40PM -0500, Dan Williams wrote:
> On Tue, 2008-11-04 at 00:58 -0800, tcwalker san rr com wrote:
> > Hello, I am a new user to Linux and tried to find the proper resources before seeking help.
> > 
> > I am using NM 0.7.0-lp.0025.o.4
> > I am using a Sierra Wireless 881 WCDMA modem with ATT
> > 
> > As far as I can tell, I successfully installed the modem driver and it is listed as /dev/ttyUSB0
> > 
> > Unfortunately, when try to dial using wvdial, it says the device is busy.  So I can't verify that it is working.
> > 
> > Secondarily, if I open the NM window, I am only able to add a wired or WiFi connection.  So I'm not sure why I can't add the 3G device that the docs refer to.
> 
> Is this with Ubuntu?  Ubuntu has changed the mobile broadband connection
> creation sequence so you may need to file a launchpad bug.

the NM version from above doesnt look ubuntu/deb stylish. Its
definitly not a version of the official archives ;).

 - Alexander