[SOLVED] Drivers and Application Software for ZTE MF627 HSDPA USB Stick Modem

[fuzzyresponse]

Please, the USB stick modem stated in the title came with a software for Windows and Mac operating systems. The manufacturer is ZTE corporation, China. Is there anyway I can get the drivers and software for Fedora Linux. Thanks.

[ozjd]

When you plug it in does Networkmanager recognise it?

What does lsusb report?

[fuzzyresponse]

The modem was meant to be used on Windows or Mac. So when I plug it in, the system mounts it like a normal usb device. The network doesn't respond since the modem has not been installed on the computer.

Moreso, the setup file in the modem does not run Linux since it was meant for it. Can I get the setup file from another source, or configure the modem manually?

[ozjd]

Networkmanager recognises many usb mobile broadband modems. My Huawei E620 has always worked.

A search on here for your modem brought up a few threads and most seem to suggest they didn't get it working. I have seen some reports that some modems don't work until they have been setup in Windows. Maybe a wider search might bring up something for you. Filing a bug report against Networkmanager / modemmanager might be a good idea too.

Good luck.

[nacross]

I have a ZTE MF 636 and it is pretty much the same modem. The modem works as a USB-CDROM when you plugged it. You have to move to the modem side of the hardware. Older version used usbmodeswitch, but lately was recognised directly.

It was working nicely at the begining of Fedora 12 cycle, then it came one update, not sure if was from udev rules, kernel or what. People tend to blame NetworkManager, when the problem comes from hardware recognition.

You can look this bug ticket that may help.

Right now my modem is working in Fedora 13.

1.- Boot the PC
2.- Plug the modem
3.- Wait until you have an icon on your desktop usually is from the Cell company.
4.- Used right click on the icon to get the context menu to eject.
5.- Wait a long time... really about two minutes or three minutes.
6.- when is ready it will show up an option on NetworkManager.
(I keep left clicking on network manager to check when is ready)
7.- Follow networkmanager instructions on setting up a new a mobile broad band connection.

There was one thing on Fedora 12 that sometimes the connection died after set up. You have to unplug the modem and start over, but this time you skip the broad band connection set up, as NetworkManager remember what you did before. I haven' t seen that problem on Fedora 13.

Hope it helps.

[fuzzyresponse]

Originally Posted by nacross

I have a ZTE MF 636 and it is pretty much the same modem. The modem works as a USB-CDROM when you plugged it. You have to move to the modem side of the hardware. Older version used usbmodeswitch, but lately was recognised directly.

It was working nicely at the begining of Fedora 12 cycle, then it came one update, not sure if was from udev rules, kernel or what. People tend to blame NetworkManager, when the problem comes from hardware recognition.

You can look this bug ticket that may help.

Right now my modem is working in Fedora 13.

1.- Boot the PC
2.- Plug the modem
3.- Wait until you have an icon on your desktop usually is from the Cell company.
4.- Used right click on the icon to get the context menu to eject.
5.- Wait a long time... really about two minutes or three minutes.
6.- when is ready it will show up an option on NetworkManager.
(I keep left clicking on network manager to check when is ready)
7.- Follow networkmanager instructions on setting up a new a mobile broad band connection.

There was one thing on Fedora 12 that sometimes the connection died after set up. You have to unplug the modem and start over, but this time you skip the broad band connection set up, as NetworkManager remember what you did before. I haven' t seen that problem on Fedora 13.

Hope it helps.

Thanks @Nacross. Your instructions were so accurate. The modem is working now. What could I have done without you guys here!! I hope to learn about Linux to that I can help others too. Thanks once again.