CItycell zoom ZTE MG880+ and zoom ultra AC2726 modem installation in ubuntu

Hello everyone

Today I am going to show you perhaps the ultimate solution to the installation problem of Citycell zoom ZTE MG880+ and zoom Ultra AC2726 modem in Ubuntu 10.04

Note: Both are for dongle type modems.

Before going to the topic, I want to give thanks to Amit vai, who actually guided me to the triumph with a healthy amount of research on it.

For the post being too long,I am splitting it in two parts. So lets see how does it work.

To install zoom ultra AC2726 modem:

1. First of all,plug your modem to your PC, it will initially work in usb mode.
To switch the modem mode,open terminal and write lsusb which will show the usb devices plugged to your computer. Mark the vendor and product ID for your device. In my case, the IDs are 19d2 and fff5 respectively.

Code:

Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.

2. Now type

Code:

sudo wvdialconf

It will scan your modem and finish in failure. But don't worry. you have to write the following command then:

Code:

  sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfff5

It will require your administrative password. After providing that, again write lsusb in terminal and this will finish in outputs somewhat like this:

Code:

taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~/Desktop$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Notice that both the IDs are still unchanged. This means that the device is still in usb mode.

3. Now unplug the modem and plug it again. Wait for some moments. The modem will refresh in this time.

4. Again write lsusb and this time the output will be somewhat like this:

Code:

Bus 002 Device 005: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Notice that the product ID has changed to fff1 from fff5. This indicates that the modem mode has changed.

5. Write

Code:

sudo wvdialconf

once more and watch for outputs somewhat like below:

Code:

ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyUSB4<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up.
Found a modem on /dev/ttyUSB0.
Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf.
ttyUSB0<Info>: Speed 9600; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0"

6. Now type the following command:

Code:

sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf

It will open wvdial.conf file with edit permission. Here you have to insert/edit the following few lines:

Code:

[Dialer citycell]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1

7. Finally,type one more command:

Code:

wvdial citycell

and it will connect your modem

To install zoom ZTE MG880+ modem:

1. Plug your modem to your PC. Open terminal and write:

Code:

sudo nautilus

A window will open.

2. Select File System from side menu. Then select etc folder.

3. Open wvdial.conf file from the bottom and replace the text there with the following:

Code:

[Modem0]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 230400
SetVolume = 0
Dial Command = ATDT
Init1 = ATZ
FlowControl = Hardware (CRTSCTS)
[Dialer cdma]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1
Inherits = Modem0

Save the file and exit.

4. Write lsusb in terminal. It should fetch some output lines like:

Code:

#taajkia@taajkia-desktop:~/Desktop$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff5 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Remember your vendor and product ID (19d2 and fff5 respectively in this example). It may not differ from what is showed here.

5. Go through process 3 as described in the previous post. Then write lsusb in terminal. Unlike the case of zoom ultra modem, this will appear:

Code:

Bus 002 Device 005: ID 19d2:fff5  ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 09da:000a A4 Tech Co., Ltd Port Mouse
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

Notice that the IDs have stayed unchanged. So the device type hasn't been changed so far. But don't worry about it.

6. Type the following command in terminal:

Code:

sudo wvdial cdma

and you will find your modem getting connected. The final output looks somewhat like

Code:

--> remote IP address 2.2.2.2
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]
--> primary  DNS address 117.18.224.146
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]
--> secondary DNS address 117.18.224.147
--> pppd: [10]n[08] [10]n[08]

and your modem is now installed to use

You can check your internet connection by typing the following code in terminal:

Code:

sudo ping google.com

This should bring some outputs like:

Code:

64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=8 ttl=55 time=585 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=9 ttl=55 time=539 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=10 ttl=56 time=519 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=11 ttl=56 time=519 ms
64 bytes from par03s01-in-f104.1e100.net (66.249.92.104): icmp_seq=12 ttl=56 time=519 ms

If it is so, then everything is working properly.

Note:
1. You might not have to do process 4 and 5 each time.
2. You must do processes 2 and 3 and do them just for once.
3. Process 6 needs to be done before every connection.
4. Each reboot of your PC will prompt you to do processes 4 to 6.

I have some suggestions Perhaps it will be better if we split the topic to two parts. It will make it more search friendly. Also, terminal outputs can be given in code tags. We do not need to disclose the user's pc name btw :p
There are some slight mistakes in the codes you have given, thus might mislead the help seeking users to even more frustration.
Anyway,
Now, everytime you make it connect, you have to do lots of things, right?

I am making a installer for you ^_^ it will modprobe and dial your modem.

It won't edit your wvdial.conf though >.>

But ... that can be done as well.

I will complete it next week. Iftekhar, can you download this package, and install it?
After installing, use sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf to edit it and then change the name from cdma to citycell
Then just type mydial in terminal.

Interesting.

No feedback from neither you nor tabassum, for whom I became interested in making this project.

I give up this project.

No feedback from me because I didn't get enough time to read the whole topic previous days (or I couldn't utilize my time )
rep++ for you to do such a voluntary work for us
rep++ to Iftekhar for giving it here

I have noticed another thing after applying this process. You can just connect the modem after implementing the above process and then apply the process I have suggested in one of my post (https://iitdu.forumotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm) , you can just plug in the modem and connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

BIT0129-tabassum wrote:No feedback from me because I didn't get enough time to read the whole topic previous days (or I couldn't utilize my time )
rep++ for you to do such a voluntary work for us
rep++ to Iftekhar for giving it here

I have noticed another thing after applying this process. You can just connect the modem after implementing the above process and then apply the process I have suggested in one of my post (https://iitdu.forumotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm) , you can just plug in the modem and connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

I wonder how I got enough time to make a whole program..

And btw, do you have to modprobe every time you connect your modem in ubuntu per restart?
or do you have to do only once and after that the modem is detected automatically? i.e. even if you shut down your pc, restart it, insert the modem and it is recognized as modem instantly?

I wonder how I got enough time to make a whole program..

I told that "I couldn't utilize my time ". I am not very smart in time utilization, you know. But its my fault, so I apologize

And btw, do you have to modprobe every time you connect your modem in ubuntu per restart?
or do you have to do only once and after that the modem is detected automatically? i.e. even if you shut down your pc, restart it, insert the modem and it is recognized as modem instantly?

No, I dont have to modprobe every time after 1st time I did it. If I want to connect the modem using terminal command even after shut down/restart my PC I just have to write -

Code:

sudo wvdial citycell

I dont have to use modprobe and if I write lsusb to find my modem, it detect the device as modem not as pen drive(which was shown before changing the type using modprobe)

Hmm. So when you type
sudo wvdial citycell, it automatically dials.

My question is, about this part:

connect from the notification area just clicking the "Citycell connection"

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Another question.
Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( https://iitdu.forumotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

To answer your 2nd question I have to try the process you told. After doing that, I will inform you

BIT0129-tabassum wrote:

does that mean, when you type that command, it is shown in notification area?
Or it is shown after you reboot, and then insert the modem?

Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( https://iitdu.forumotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

To answer your 2nd question I have to try the process you told. After doing that, I will inform you

Say, you are a new user.
And after lots of trouble, you were able to use the zoom modem using terminal.
Are you sure that you would again want to read through the process of using it graphically?

I am not saying that you should not. You should, if it makes your life easier. But if trying that means even more hurdle for new users, they are not suggested to try it unless they are not satisfied with the terminal.

Are you not satisfied with the terminal?

And I am waiting for the answer.

Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?

this should be done in two ways.

1. Reboot your pc, insert modem, use modprobe, use wvdial.

2. after doing 1, disconnect/close the connection using ctrl+c in terminal (do not close the terminal trying to disconnect. it will simply hide the connection, and won't give you any easy way to close the connection). now, use modprobe again (do not remove the modem), and then use wvdial.

Are you not satisfied with the terminal?

I am satisfied. But it seems easy to connect through notification are, but for a new user who didn't apply my graphical method, it will be quite hard.

Say, you connected the modem. then you used modprobe command and then the wvdial command. Does it still work?



this should be done in two ways.

1. Reboot your pc, insert modem, use modprobe, use wvdial.

2. after doing 1, disconnect/close the connection using ctrl+c in terminal (do not close the terminal trying to disconnect. it will simply hide the connection, and won't give you any easy way to close the connection). now, use modprobe again (do not remove the modem), and then use wvdial.

The answers are- it work properly, that means I can connect with Internet after doing what you said.

Tabassum apu wrote:
Nope, if I apply the process which I mentioned in one of my post( https://iitdu.forumotion.com/ubuntu-f12/using-zoom-zte-modem-in-ubuntu-1004-t625.htm ) after applying the above process, then I can use the notification area without giving command in terminal.

Doesn't it take long to find the CItycell connection notification ?? I couldn't find mine even after 7-8 minutes.

Ami bhai wrote:
Interesting.

No feedback from neither you nor tabassum, for whom I became interested in making this project.

I give up this project.

I beg pardon to you as I couldn't log in to forum today due to some business.
But I did download that package and installed it properly. And after using those commands, now I am able to connect just typing mydial in terminal.
But had some problem today. Initially, my modem /dev/ttyUSB0 wasn't recognized by terminal. I changed the port and it worked afterwards. Donno why

I will be needing both you and Tabassum's /etc/wvdial.conf file details.

Post them here.

Also, I would like you to type lsusb in your terminal after inserting the modem, and then paste the output here.

then, use the sudo modprobe command for your own modem, and then type lsusb, and paste the output here.

Doesn't it take long to find the CItycell connection notification ?? I couldn't find mine even after 7-8 minutes.

Yup, its a big problem. So, its better to use terminal

Amit bhai, Here I post what you required from me:

1. /etc/wvdial.conf file details:

Code:

[Modem0]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 230400
SetVolume = 0
Dial Command = ATDT
Init1 = ATZ
FlowControl = Hardware (CRTSCTS)
[Dialer citycell]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1
Inherits = Modem0

2. Output from typing lsusb:

Code:

Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 006: ID 19d2:fffd ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub


3. sudo modprobe -> lsusb output:

Code:

Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 006: ID 19d2:fffd ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub


Am waiting for Tabassum's input. But I hope she is asleep now, because if she gives those output, I might start working and thus end up getting late to bed :p

But this is going pretty well. Soon, I might publish a generalized installer for these two zoom modems.

My modem was disturbing..dont know why it disconnected automatically

1. /etc/wvdial.conf file details:

Code:

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
ISDN = 0
New PPPD = yes
Phone = #777
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Username = waps
Password = waps
Baud = 9600

2. output after giving lsusb command:

Code:

tabassum@ubuntu:~$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c03e Logitech, Inc. Premium Optical Wheel Mouse
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub


3. After giving sudo modprobe command the output is:

Code:

tabassum@ubuntu:~$ sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfff1
[sudo] password for tabassum:
tabassum@ubuntu:~$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c03e Logitech, Inc. Premium Optical Wheel Mouse
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub


2. output after giving lsusb command:

Code:tabassum@ubuntu:~$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c03e Logitech, Inc. Premium Optical Wheel Mouse
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A.
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

I guess you gave them while you were connected in internet.

I should have made myself clear, but you are supposed to give the second command after you reboot pc, insert modem, and then give it. when you are connected to internet, it is useless to give/ not give modprobe as it is already modprobed

Should I give modprobe command then restart the PC then lsusb? Or after restarting the PC I have to give modprobe command?

I gave the commands as you stated and get the same result
btw, I restarted the PC after giving the command and gave lsusb command while I wasn't connected to internet.

BIT0129-tabassum wrote:My modem was disturbing..dont know why it disconnected automatically

1. /etc/wvdial.conf file details:

Code:

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
ISDN = 0
New PPPD = yes
Phone = #777
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Username = waps
Password = waps
Baud = 9600

I don't see anything like
[dialer citycell]
I think there was supposed to be something like that.
Where is it?

Sigh.. I just noticed.

Iftekhar, when you give some output, make sure that you also give the command you have used to get that output.

Did you use

Code:

sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfff5

or

Code:

sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfffd

or

Code:

sudo modprobe usbserial vendor=0x19d2 product=0xfff1

There is also another thing you two need to do.

First, create a backup of the wvdial.conf file

sudo cp /etc/wvdial.conf /etc/wvdial_backup.conf

Now, use
sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf
to edit the file
and remove all text.
Now, insert only:

[Dialer citycell]
Username = waps
Password = waps
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1

save and close the file.
Does the wvdial.conf file still work?

I think I also remember telling both of you to give me the file zip I gave in LAB.