

The first step is to reveal your network adapter names. 06, use this link: Hi i am using reliance zte usb modem. As a result, many mainstream Linux distributions compile and distribute installable binary packages. Most of the links or packages don't work. Enter Network Traffic Monitor (NTM) The blurb from their site: “NTM is a How can I use my BB 8820 USB modem in ubuntu hardy heron. I'm only ever using one computer at a time. Firestarter may be installed using either the Synaptic Package Manager or at the Linux command-line using the apt-get utility. Many of these files come on Ubuntu’s installation media, so they can be installed even if you don’t have A modem cable will contain the wires necessary for modem support. Also, Mobitel does not offer an “Unlimited” Package.Surprisingly, configuring a Modem in Ubuntu Gnome edition is like drinking water, just plug and play. How does this stand-up against the Dialog offer – I haven’t tried that yet and I do not think that I would either.

Given the advantage of being truly mobile (out of home), I would recommend this for Mac users on the go.

Is it as good as SLT fixed-line broadband? Nope.

Occasionally, you might need to remove and re-connect the USB, if it has terminated due to lack of network activity. That too, I think happens when the browser is idle while downloading, but that’s my guess. I haven’t experienced any notable issues with Mobitel + Huawei E220 combination, except for a time-out error when downloading large streams. Please note that all the parameters remain the same, including the dial-up number – just follow the instructions. The best place to look for the required installation is here where you’ll find easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. Since there is no compatible software/drivers offered by Mobitel or Huawei, Mac users have to do a bit of homework themselves searching all over the net. It works like a charm with my Intel-based MacBook pro and it is also compatible with the old Power-PC based Macs – I have connected it to my old G4 tower at home. Well, here’s the good news: The Huawei E220 HSPDA USB modem works perfectly well with the Mac. That’s bad news if you are interested in using the modem with your G4 or G5 desktop. The clueless and helpless sales personnel at Mobitel would, at best, ask you to bring your “machine” so that their tech guys could check it out to see if it works. The promo-literature does not mention compatibility and the self-intallation disk that’s included in the modem does NOT carry a Mac Installation. This little note will hopefully help those Sri Lankan Mac Users who are reluctant to take advantage of Mobitel’s M3 broadband offer.Īsk a Mobitel Sales Person if the Huawei E220 HSPDA USB Modem compatible with Mac OSX Leopard and they would draw a blank. They are the ones who are different, and more often than not, pay a little price for being different.
