[SOLVED] Verizon Wireless USB760

[Databit]

I picked up the USB760 (Novetel) from VerizonWireless specifically because it said that it supports Linux.
I plug it in and it doesn't pop up a notification in the applet like when I tether my samsung i760. I tried lsusb and I don't see it in there either.
Anyone been able to get this device working on 8.10?

[Databit]

I got this to work. (Thanks to some post in Fedora Forums)

sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules
find the line that contains "Novatel_Mass_Storage" and append the following to it:
RUN+="/usr/bin/eject %k"

save and close

sudo gedit /usr/share/hal/fdi/information/10freedesktop/10-modem.fdi
Add this in there:

<!-- Verizon USB760-->
<match key="@info.parent:usb.vendor_id" int="0x1410">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.product_id" int="0x6000">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.interface.number" int="0">
<append key="info.capabilities" type="strlist">modem</append>
<append key="modem.command_sets" type="strlist">IS-707-A</append>
</match>
</match>
</match>

save and close

Now plug in your card and make sure it didn't mount anything (Places -> Computer USB Drive shouldn't be mounted)
Now left click the network applet and select 'Auto mobile broadband (CDMA) connection'
It connect. If it doesn't make sure to go into VZAccessManager on a Windows machine and activate your USB760. VerizonWireless that works with Linux but it is on the enterprise section of www.vzam.net so call up or email VZW and ask to have it moved to the consumer downloads. They say the USB760 supports Linux on their site so be sure they provide the resources!

[gmontag1979]

Just wanted to add, this is a really great solution, just make sure to put the stuff below in the USB devices section, otherwise it doesnt work.

<!-- Verizon USB760-->
<match key="@info.parent:usb.vendor_id" int="0x1410">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.product_id" int="0x6000">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.interface.number" int="0">
<append key="info.capabilities" type="strlist">modem</append>
<append key="modem.command_sets" type="strlist">IS-707-A</append>
</match>
</match>
</match>

Thanks!!!!

[dccrens]

I have tried this on my eeepc 1000h. I have checked and rechecked. But when I insert the 760 it still creates a USB drive entry in places. And when I left click on NM there is no Auto mobile broadband (CDMA) connection. Any other idea?

[Databit]

can you post the contents of your

/etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules
and
/usr/share/hal/fdi/information/10freedesktop/10-modem.fdi

[dccrens]

I figured it out! I had added the info to the end of the file. I moved it up to the USB section and it works! Is there any "verizon" login or configuration info required to be entered? Thanks for the great info... I have been scouring the web trying to figure this out for months!

[dccrens]

It works!! Thanks again!

[Databit]

np. Glad you got it working. I've noticed some impressive speeds using downthemall and sitting at ihop

[nicholas.hamblin]

wow thanks...
i,v almoast got it all working, but for one problem..

i followed all directions..

i still need to eject the "cd"
eject /dev/sr1

using the connection mgr it connects great and then 30 to 60 sec
later it disconects. the device resets and i have to start over agsin.

anybody know what i can do?

[Databit]

Hmm. You shouldn't have to eject it manually. Did you do this part?
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules
find the line that contains "Novatel_Mass_Storage" and append the following to it:
RUN+="/usr/bin/eject %k