Trying to connect Vodafone USB to using Linux??

Cucullan

I'm trying to help a friend out here, he has a net book that runs Linux Debian and I'm trying to connect to the internet using a Vodafone Mobile Broadband E169 Stick Modem. Its a CnM Book and its details are below, if anyone could help me out here I'd be very grateful as I never used Linux before. A link to the net books manufactor http://www.cnmlifestyle.com/
I've tried a few different things to get it going but keep getting "Time out, Link down" when I try connect it??

Main Features CnMBook 7"

Part Code:


CNM/NB/MB/7B/E

Storage Drive (type & size): NAND Flash 2GB
System RAM: 128MB
Processor MIPS 32 Bit CPU
Operating System: Linux - Debian Distribution
I/O Ports 3 USB Ports / 1 Earphone / Line-in
Card Slot SD card socket
Mouse Control: Touch Pad
Keyboard : Standard 80 Key ( UK Layout )

Display
Display Type: 7" TFT Widescreen Display
Max Resolution: 800 x 480 ( WVGA )

Networking
Wireless LAN Supported: Wi-Fi(IEEE 802.11 b/g)
Fixed LAN Supported: 10/100MB/s Ethernet Port

Audio
Audio Output: Dual speakers

Software
Software: Web Browser
Word Processor (Word compatible)
Spreadsheet (Excel compatible)
Email Application
Instant Messaging Application
PDF Viewer
eBook Reader
Dictionary
Calendar
Image Viewer
Paint Brush drawing program

Battery & Power
Technology: 1 x Lithium Battery
Capacity: 2100mAh 7.4V
Operating time: Up to 3 hours

Product Dimensions
Shipping Weight (in KG): 650g
Product Dimensions cm (LxWxH): 222 x 165 x 29.5 mm

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 1 Year Warranty

johnciall

I'd suggest checking with the USB dongle's Manufacturer [Huawei] I remember hearing that they did Linux drivers on their website a while back

Wookie

I am not expert but a quick search shows that it can be done, but... it does look to bit a little tricky.

for a start off look here:

http://wiki.debian.org/Modem/3G/Vodafone

and here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone_Mobile_Connect_Card_driver_for_Linux

and then lastly there seems to be some instructions here:

http://wiki.debian.org/VodafoneMobileConnectCardDriverForLinux

but it may not support your modem

Currently, it supports the following mobile devices:

* Huawei/E220 (USB)
* Huawei/E620 (PCMCIA)
* Option Nozomi

mumhaabu

I haven't a clue about Linux but this site maybe of help as it deals with getting THREE and Linux to work, all the companies nearly use the same hardware so what works for the likes of Three shouldn't be too hard on Vodafone or O2.