How-To: GPRS Modem + SimplyMEPIS 3.3.1-1
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SimplyMEPIS (3.3.1) is quite ready with GPRS Modem (USB). It is very easy to install.
The following is the documentation when I did experimentation with GPRS Modem + SimplyMEPIS (3.3.1-1):
a. First is to find out whether the GPRS Modem (USB) is recognized by the kernel.
1. Don't connect your GPRS Modem yet
2. Open your shell console and type: dmesg
3. Write down (or memorize or copy+paste) the last message of the output
4. Now, connect your GRPS Modem to USB port and power it up
5. In shell console, issue again 'dmesg':dmesg
6. Pay attention on the last message of the output - after the device is connected, and compare with your note in steps 3 (before device is connected). Is there any difference? If yes, then it is good sign. If there is no difference, then the kernel does not recognize your device, hence you need to find suitable driver to install.
7. It is likely that your GPRS Modem devise is recognized by the kernel as ttyUSB0 or ttyUSB1. Let's assume the GPRS modem is connected at ttyUSB0.
b. Second step is to configure KPPP to use the GPRS Modem
1. Open KPPP
2. Click "Configure" --> Click "Modems" tab --> Click New
3. Type a new name for the modem say "GRPS Modem"
4. Select "Modem Device" as "/dev/ttyUSB0" or any device which your GPRS Modem is recognized as
5. Click "Modem" tab --> Click "Modem Commands"
6. Type-in at "Initialization String" - the initialization string for the modem, please consult your GPRS provider. In the case of Satelindo's GPRS (an Indonesia GPRS provider), the string is AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","satelindogprs.com"
7. Do testing using "Query" - just to make sure that the modem responds
8. Click "OK" to save the setting
c. Third step is to create a KPPP Account
1. Still in KPPP
2. Click "Accounts" tab --> Click "New" --> Click "Manual Setup"
3. Give it a name - say "GPRS Matrix"
4. Click "Add", and type-in the dial number (please consult with your GPRS provider), in the case of Satelindo, it is "*99***2#"
5. Click "OK" to save setting
6. Click "DNS" tab, and type in the DNS address (please consult your GPRS provider), in the case of Satelindo, it is "satelindogprs.com"
7. Click "OK" twice to save the setting
d. Fourth step is to make a connection using new KPPP account and new modem
1. Select your new KPPP account, in this case "GPRS Matrix"
2. Select your new created GPRS Modem, in this case "GPRS Modem"
3. Type in loginID (consult your GPRS provider), in Satelindo case: "wap"
4. Type in password (consult your GPRS provider), in Satelindo case: "wap123"
5. Tick "enable log" to monitor the progress of connection
6. Click "Connect" to iniatite the connection
e. Fifth step is to test the connection
1. At shell console, type: ifconfig
2. ppp0 interface should be reported
3. Do some ping to the internet
f. Enjoy internet browsing using GPRS
The key step is that your GPRS Modem must be recognized by kernel before configuring anything (step a6-a7).
rgds,
antonius aji
Problem in section e
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Hi,
I use a pcmcia card to connect my laptop to GPRS/EDGE network. My card is recognized and I set up Kppp with the proper APN and dialup number and I'm able to connect to the network (I have an IP address). The problem is that I can't suf the web nor ping any address on the Internet. Does anyone ever ecountered such problem ???? If yes please mail me at
Thank you