So, as promised in the previous post, today I was able to test the Blue Cube USB Modem, thanks to Blue Cube Pavillion KL. As far as I know, this HSDPA-capabled modem is developed by C-Mobile Sdn. Bhd solely for Celcom Broadband.
As usual, here is my setting;
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux (Testing aka Lenny)
Kernel Version: 2.6.22-3-amd64
Modem: Blue Cube USB Modem
Without further due, here is the result.....
From /var/log/messages,
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Mar 13 18:55:01 unforgiven kernel: usb 5-2: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 2
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Mar 13 18:55:01 unforgiven kernel: usb 5-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
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Mar 13 18:55:02 unforgiven kernel: Initializing USB Mass Storage driver...
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Mar 13 18:55:02 unforgiven kernel: scsi4 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices
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Mar 13 18:55:02 unforgiven kernel: usbcore: registered new interface driver usb-storage
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Mar 13 18:55:02 unforgiven kernel: USB Mass Storage support registered.
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Mar 13 18:55:04 unforgiven kernel: usb 5-2: USB disconnect, address 2
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Mar 13 18:55:08 unforgiven kernel: usb 5-2: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 3
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Mar 13 18:55:08 unforgiven kernel: usb 5-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
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Mar 13 18:55:08 unforgiven kernel: scsi5 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices
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Mar 13 18:55:13 unforgiven kernel: scsi 5:0:0:0: CD-ROM HSDPA MMC Storage 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2
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Mar 13 18:55:13 unforgiven kernel: sr0: scsi-1 drive
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Mar 13 18:55:14 unforgiven kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg0 type 0
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Mar 13 18:55:14 unforgiven kernel: sr 5:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg1 type 5
Trying to setup the wvdial configuration,
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unforgiven:~# wvdialconf
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Editing `/etc/wvdial.conf'.
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Scanning your serial ports for a modem.
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Modem Port Scan<*1>: S0 S1 S2 S3
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Sorry, no modem was detected! Is it in use by another program?
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Did you configure it properly with setserial?
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Please read the FAQ at http://open.nit.ca/wiki/?WvDial
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If you still have problems, send mail to <wvdial-list@lists.nit.ca>.
Too bad! This Thailand-made modem (yes, it is made in Thailand; Blue Cube staff confirmed it) is not detected on my Debian GNU/Linux. The conclusion is; GNU/Linux users should avoid from buying this modem for the time being, until Linux can recognize it. Maybe Blue Cube itself should send this modem to Linux community so that Linus Torvalds and his comrades can develop the drivers :)
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Of course it won’t work. According to your dmesg, it detected the device as a mass storage device rather than a usb modem. What you _really_ need is the proper drivers.
I suggest doing lsusb to find out what chipset you have. If it doesn’t detect, do a update-usbid then lsusb.
Download the chipset drivers, compile if needed, load it up. Try harder next time. ;)
UsingKwangErn,
UsingThanks for the advice, but
-it’s not a dmesg, it’s from syslog
-the manufacturer DOES NOT provide support/driver for Linux
I think you should get a hang with somebody that good enough with kernel hacking. My BlueCube working fine (FreeBSD, though) after getting helped from ariff@FreeBSD.org (less than an hour after purchasing it!). Patch, reboot, and dial :)
UsingDevice manufacturer != chipset manufacturer
I would be _very_ surprised if there isn’t a driver for the chipset.
UsingAnonymous,
UsingThank you very much for the info, I will ask him soon. Yes, I know Ariff is such a superb and very helpful guy.
Really ? It run in FreeBSD? Then give me your dmesg output. I think I can revise the FreeBSD code trying to port it to Linux. Is it detected as usb-serial ? Have you patch the kernel because of USB PID/VID is not recognized in FreeBSD before as usb-serial ? I have my friend want to give me the modem. I have to clarify this first.
UsingHi Encik Fatah,
UsingIf you’re really serious about this, you might want to contact Ariff/SkyWizard by yourself. I believe Ariff won’t let you down :)
I think this modem is a weird type of modem. It is actually 2 USB devices in one, a USB storage device and a USB modem.
The USB storage holds the driver (for Windows) for the USB modem. It is set to autorun, so it will install the driver at the first instance.
As a rule, Linux users should avoid USB modem solutions, and get proper Ethernet router modems. These work out of the box and with no problems.
UsingHey, I think I found the driver of this modem. But I can’t test the driver. The problem IS :
1. My laptop which I’ve installed Ubuntu is currently ‘out of service’.
2. I’m using my sister’s laptop right now and she had warned me not to install anything.
3. The modem is my brother’s possession.
So, if someone can test the driver and e-mail me what he/she find out, I would really appreciate.
The link to the driver download page :
http://www.bluecube.com.my/content.php?cat=45&pageid=97
Thanks a bunch!
UsingThis is my e-mail address for the above post.
mydispomail-001@yahoo.co.uk
UsingRoBeRT HaYDeN,
UsingThank you very much for sharing the information. Now, it looks like this modem should be able to work with GNU/Linux OS. Unfortunately, I don’t own this modem and I don’t really have time to go to Blue Cube kiosk to test it.
Boleh tunjukkan cara menggunakan modem ni dalam FreeBSD 6.4?
UsingHi Irwan,
UsingHow to get help from Ariff and setting this modem up in FreeBSD? I have tried many methods from book without any success.
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