WirelessBroadbandInformation
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 |
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7.2 Home Network Gateway |
Telstra |
All Versions |
yes |
Requires Telephone Activation |
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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 |
Optus (prepaid) |
9.10 |
Yes |
Number "*99#", APN "preconnect" |
|
Huawei K3765 |
Vodafone |
9.04 |
requires mode setting |
use this software to switch modes. Storage device does not need to be ejected. |
|
Sierra Wireless USB 301 |
Telstra |
9.10/10.4 |
yes |
none |
|
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 |
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ZTE K3565 |
Vodafone |
9.10/10.4 |
requires mode setting |
use this software to switch modes |
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Network Information List
(sorted alphabetically by network)
Company |
APN |
DNS IP Address |
Example Telco |
apn.exampletelco |
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX |
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