How do I connect to my Huawei EG 1732USB modem from terminal?

command-line internet usb-modem

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Solution 1

You need to tell us what modem it is (brand, model). Anyway Mitch was right on the link, although today, things are a bit easier.

For telling model of modem, on a console:

sudo lsusb

Method 1

Take a look at the output of lsusb. You should see your modem assigned to ttyUSB* ports:
```
sudo ls /dev/ttyUSB*
```
ttyUSB0 - Should be the modem
ttyUSB1 - Should be the USB module
Download a dialer
```
sudo apt-get install wvdial ppp
```
Configure your connection
```
gksudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf
```
and use something like the following:
```
[Dialer hsdpa]
Phone = *99***1#
Username = vodafone
Password = vodafone
Stupid Mode = 1
Dial Command = ATDT
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
```
You need to set your Phone number, username and password, these are values given by your operator.

Also set the connection on Modem (/dev/ttyUSB0)

The name hsdpa, is generic, you can use whatever name you want.

When dialing your connection, is this name you use.

If using PIN code add this before Init2

    Init1 = AT+CPIN=9999

where 9999 is changed for your PIN-code

Start your connection
```
sudo wvdial hsdpa
```

hsdpa is the example name i've used, you have to use the one you choosed in wvdial.conf

Source

Solution 2

you could use sakis3g text mode..

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Updated on September 18, 2022

Comments

mx7 over 1 year

I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 & i'd like to know how can i connect my USB modem through terminal . I mean creating connection and calling it, I want to do from terminal .

Thank you .
- Mitch over 11 years
  
  Take a look at How to Connect Internet
- mx7 over 11 years
  
  @Mitch Thank you for the link but its old & not suitable for present modems .
mx7 over 11 years

its huawei modem , EG 1732
LnxSlck over 11 years

Then the method should work. Have you tried it?
mx7 over 11 years

yes i have tried but its not worked for me . changes are there
LnxSlck over 11 years

Why doesn't it work? Errors? Outputs?
mx7 over 11 years

You talking about mitch link or youR answer ?
LnxSlck over 11 years

My answer. Saying only that doesn't work doesn't help us. You have to give us error messages and more detailed information.
mx7 over 11 years

wait.. i thought you're talking about the link . i will be back in few min with report.
mx7 over 11 years

pastebin.com/juTKw7wk according my ISP all are fields are empty , but how to give apn here ? look at the link
LnxSlck over 11 years

You entered: sudo wvdial hspda you should enter sudo wvdial hsdpa
mx7 over 11 years

pastebin.com/H3cWiWds but as per my ISP those are empty .:( vodafone.in/internet/pages/…
LnxSlck over 11 years

I've updated my answer to reflect the values i think are the ones for Vodafone. Please update your wvdial.conf
mx7 over 11 years

pastebin.com/z5w2MMtU its waiting there , nothing up .but some progress. :D
LnxSlck over 11 years

Try Phone = *99***16# like it was before...
mx7 over 11 years

Now its saying the device is busy . many times i have tried even i have re connected the device but nothing up .pastebin.com/aujDwCPv
LnxSlck over 11 years

Try reboot your pc, and try again, if not try to get the parameter PHONE from your network provider. I think that's what's missing