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|| Huawei K3773 || Vodafone || 10.04 || Yes, as eth port || needs modifications as described in http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1005&p=11689|| "wizzdom" at gmail - Computerbank volunteer || | |
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|| Huawei K4606 || Vodafone || 10.04 || Yes, as eth port || needs modifications as described in http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1005&p=11689 || "wizzdom" at gmail - Computerbank volunteer || | |
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|| ZTE MF821 || Telstra 4G USB|| 12.10 || yes || needs some editing of config files, see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12312313#post12312313 || | || ZTE MF821 || Telstra 4G USB|| 12.10 || yes || needs some editing of config files, see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12312313 || |
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|| Aldi Mobile || mdata.net.au || unknown || No || || || Amaysim || internet or yesinternet || unknown || No || || |
Australian Wireless Broadband Compatibility List
This page aims to provide localised information on what Wireless Broadband devices and networks are compatible (out of the box or with configuration).
It also includes some Australian network information (APN & DNS IP) that is also useful when setting up a new wireless broadband device.
Feel free to add your experiences here, if you are not sure how to edit this website feel free to email the list for someone to help you out.
If there is any more specific details you want that is not listed here than an email to the list would be a good start.
Device List
(sorted alphabetically by device and then network)
Device |
Network |
Version of Ubuntu |
Does it work? |
Does it require additional configuration? (link to details or quick description) |
Contact for help |
Example Device |
Example Network |
8.04/8.10/9.04/9.10/10.04 |
Yes / No / Requires additional configuration |
link to additional details |
|
7.2 Home Network Gateway |
Telstra |
All Versions |
yes |
Requires Telephone Activation |
|
Huawei E122 |
Three |
10.04 + |
yes |
Does not work in 9.04, not tested in 9.10 |
|
Huawei E160E |
Internode (Optus) |
9.04/9.10 |
Yes |
lsusb: 12d1:1003 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E220 HSDPA Modem / E270 HSDPA/HSUPA Modem |
|
Huawei E160G |
Dodo |
9.04/9.10 |
yes |
Number "*99#", APN "DODOLNS1" Need to manually specify DNS settings. |
|
Huawei E160G |
Three |
8.10/9.04/9.10/10.4 |
yes |
none |
|
Huawei E169G |
Optus |
8.04/8.10/9.04/9.10/10.4 |
yes |
usb modeswitch required for older releases |
|
Huawei E220 |
Dodo |
9.04/9.10 |
Yes |
Number "*99#", APN "DODOLNS1" Need to manually specify DNS settings. |
|
Huawei E220 |
Soul (Optus) |
8.10/9.04/9.10 |
Yes |
Number "*99#", APN "connect" |
|
Huawei E220 |
Vodafone |
8.04/8.10 |
yes |
can't recall if usb modeswitch was required |
|
Huawei E1762 |
Internode (Optus) |
9.04/9.10 |
Yes |
lsusb: 12d1:1003 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. E220 HSDPA Modem / E270 HSDPA/HSUPA Modem |
|
Huawei E1762 |
Optus (prepaid) |
9.10 |
Yes |
Number "*99#", APN "preconnect" |
|
Huawei K3765 |
Vodafone |
9.04 |
requires mode setting |
use the software from https://forge.betavine.net/projects/vodafonemobilec/ to switch modes. Storage device does not need to be ejected. |
"wizzdom" at gmail - Computerbank volunteer |
Huawei K3773 |
Vodafone |
10.04 |
Yes, as eth port |
needs modifications as described in http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1005&p=11689 |
"wizzdom" at gmail - Computerbank volunteer |
Huawei K4505 |
Vodafone |
9.04 |
Yes |
none |
|
Huawei K4606 |
Vodafone |
10.04 |
Yes, as eth port |
needs modifications as described in http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1005&p=11689 |
"wizzdom" at gmail - Computerbank volunteer |
Sierra Wireless USB 301 |
Telstra |
9.10/10.4 |
yes |
none |
|
Sierra Wireless USB 306 |
Soul (Optus) |
10.4 |
Yes, but |
follow the instructions in this link: http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/641/~/can-i-use-a-sierra-wireless-modem-on-linux-machines-%28direct-ip-modems%29%3F (many other Sierra Wireless USB Modems listed here also) |
|
Sierra Wireless USB 312 (Ultimate) |
Telstra |
10.10 |
Yes |
Just requires standard APN configuration through Network Manager. Also refer to instructions at this link: http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/641/~/can-i-use-a-sierra-wireless-modem-on-linux-machines-%28direct-ip-modems%29%3F (many other Sierra Wireless USB Modems listed here also) |
|
Sierra Compass 885 |
Telstra |
8.10 |
yes, but |
compile kernel module from vendor's site, should be supported OOTB in 10.04 http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/500/~/can-i-use-my-sierra-wireless-modem-on-a-linux-operating-system-%3F-%28-v.1.7.30%29 |
|
ZTE K3565 |
Vodafone |
9.10/10.4 |
requires mode setting |
use the software from https://forge.betavine.net/projects/vodafonemobilec/ to switch modes |
|
ZTE MF626 / MF636 |
Telstra |
9.10/10.04 |
requires mode switching |
Appears as a CD on the desktop on first insert. Right click and select 'Safely Remove Hardware' then it gets reattached internally as a modem and can be used as normal. YMMV, as I have to use "Eject" for the modeswitching to occur (on 9.10), and sometimes requires a change of usb port to get working. Command line tool to disable the need for modeswitch is available at: http://github.com/agentk/ztecdrun |
Usage with NetworkManager: karlbowden[at]gmail.com cc: ubuntu-au[at]lists.ubuntu.com |
ZTE K3805-Z |
Vodafone |
|
yes but |
needs arp disabled, see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/764003 |
|
ZTE MF821 |
Telstra 4G USB |
12.10 |
yes |
needs some editing of config files, see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12312313 |
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Network Information List
(sorted alphabetically by network)
Company |
APN |
DNS IP Address |
Username & Password |
Notes |
Example Telco |
apn.exampletelco |
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX |
(Yes|No) |
|
Aldi Mobile |
mdata.net.au |
unknown |
No |
|
Amaysim |
internet or yesinternet |
unknown |
No |
|
Crazy Johns |
purtona.net |
unknown |
No |
|
Dodo |
dodolns1 |
Auto unreliable |
No |
CHAP Authentication, DNS unreliable |
Exetel |
exetel1 |
unknown |
No |
|
Internode |
internode (Services purchased prior to 26/08/09 use the APN splns333a1) |
192.231.203.132 192.231.203.3 |
Yes |
Manually set DNS in network manager or /etc/resolv.conf file depending on your setup. http://www.internode.on.net/residential/broadband/3g_wireless/ |
Optus (prepaid) |
preconnect |
unknown |
No |
CHAP Authentication only |
Optus (postpaid) |
connect |
unknown |
No |
|
Optus (postpaid) |
internet |
unknown |
No |
Designed for mobile handsets, enables buggy transparent proxy with image caching |
Telstra |
telstra.internet |
unknown |
No |
It's best to assign a DNS server as network manager often does not receive it correctly. IP Address are behind a NAT wall, ie: 10.5.70.9 |
Telstra |
telstra.extranet |
unknown |
No |
For devices that have access, this will give them a public IP address - must be enabled on account |
Telstra |
telstra.corp |
Private |
Yes |
Used for Telstra managed WAN access. Used with username and password to get a private IP range |
Telstra (postpaid) |
telstra.bigpond |
Automatic |
Yes |
|
Three Postpaid |
3netaccess |
Automatic |
No |
|
Three Prepaid |
3services |
Automatic |
No |
|
Virgin |
VirginBroadband |
unknown |
No |
|
Vodafone Postpaid |
vfinternet.au |
unknown |
No |
|
Vodafone Prepaid |
vfprepaymbb |
unknown |
No |
|
General Notes
If the USB modem does not immediately attempt connecting once you've saved the correct settings, move the USB modem to another port on the PC, this seems to work occasionally.
If you need to use SMS (e.g. Optus sends the mobile number needed for recharging prepaid modems by SMS), install Betavine Connection Manager (Lucid and later) from https://forge.betavine.net/frs/?group_id=76
Useful links
Sakis3G script- Sakis3G is a tweaked shell script which is supposed to work out-of-the-box for establishing a 3G connection with any combination of modem or operator. It automagically setups your USB or Bluetooth™ modem, and may even detect operator settings. You should try it when anything else fails!
AustralianTeam/Projects/WirelessBroadbandInformation (last edited 2013-11-01 02:18:04 by ppp118-209-236-229)