How do I connect to the internet with a "Huwaei Ec1260" modem?

Question

I have a Reliance netconnect Huwaei Ec1260 modem . How can I use this to connect to the internet?

Answer 1

• For Ubuntu 10.04 (skip this step for Ubuntu 10.10): install usb-modeswitch

  sudo apt-get install usb-modeswitch
  

• Right Click on the NetworkManager icon from the panel notification area > Edit Connections.

• Mobile Broadband > Add.

You will get a New Mobile Broadband Connection Dialog. (Reliance-Huawei is autodetected)

• Forward > Country List: India

• Forward > Choose your Provider: Reliance

• Enter the username and password (provided by your network provider: Reliance).

• Apply.
• Click on the NetworkManager icon and select the Mobile Broadband connection.