ALL LINUX
NOTE: Before MD300 DataCard driver installation and uses, it is required the deactivation of all networks interfaces in usage (eth0).
For other Linux distributions, the installation procedure is different . Follow the instructions below:
Requirements
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✓ Kernel 2.6 or higher with “udev” support ( kernel by default ) [Get This]
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✓ wvdial (Provided in most distributions). [Get This]
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✓ Kernel must have the following modules:
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•./usb/class/cdc-acm.ko
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•./kernel/drivers/net/ppp_async.ko
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•./kernel/drivers/net/ppp_generic.ko
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•./kernel/drivers/net/slhc.ko
Procedure
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1.Copy the file 10-entel.rules to the directory /etc/udev/rules.d/.
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2.Copy the file wvdial.conf to the directory /etc/.
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3.Call the “wvdial” command as system root user.
**Redhat/Fedora/CentOS : You may copy the file ifcfg-EntelPCS to /etc/sysconfig/networks-scripts/. ; this able connect to any user using the “ifup EntelPCS” command.
Method 1
Once Datacard is installed, you should proceed as following:
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I. Download the source code of the software provided by Vodafone.
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II. Add this file sonyericsson_md300.py to the plugins directory.
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III. Insert your Datacard in the USB slot and install the software following the instruction of your INSTALL file.
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IV. If you are executing for first time, select MD300 as known modem device.
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V. Provide the following information: :
‣ Profile Name : Entel ( The name is not relevant )
‣ username: entelpcs
‣ password: entelpcs
‣ Preferred connection: 3G preferred
‣ Authentication mode : Default
‣ APN host : imovil.entelpcs.cl
‣ Use static DNS : (select this)
‣ Primary DNS : 164.77.252.249
‣ Secondary DNS: 164.77.252.215
Method II
Follow the installation guide of RedHat/CentOS or Debian/Ubuntu explained in this site.
