[all variants] How-to Sierra Wireless Compass 885

[baylinux]

Check your driver version:

modinfo sierra:

filename: /lib/modules/2.6.24-21-eeepc/kernel/drivers/usb/serial/sierra.ko
license: GPL
version: v.1.3.1b
description: USB Driver for Sierra Wireless USB modems
author: Kevin Lloyd <klloyd@sierrawireless.com>
srcversion: 9456FDA57CE23F096F43770

If your version is not >=v.1.2.x (The version shipped with Ibex seems to work) the go here to download:

http://www.sierrawireless.com/faq/ShowFAQ.aspx?ID=1229

uncompress/untar
cd into source directory
make
sudo make install

check that the new version is installed:

modinfo sierra

insert card into USB port

check to ensure that the driver is instantiated correctly:

dmesg

[ 1305.115328] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 11
[ 1305.268445] usb 5-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
[ 1305.270973] usb-storage: device ignored
[ 1305.283029] sierra: probe of 5-2:1.0 failed with error -5
[ 1305.283445] usb 5-2: USB disconnect, address 11
[ 1305.538837] usb 5-2: new high speed USB device using ehci_hcd and address 12
[ 1305.691338] usb 5-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
[ 1305.736202] sierra 5-2:1.0: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.741774] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB0
[ 1305.742291] sierra 5-2:1.1: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.745951] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB1
[ 1305.746470] sierra 5-2:1.2: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.749635] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB2
[ 1305.750150] sierra 5-2:1.3: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.753369] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB3
[ 1305.754014] sierra 5-2:1.4: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.757778] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB4
[ 1305.758459] sierra 5-2:1.5: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.762459] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB5
[ 1305.763121] sierra 5-2:1.6: Sierra USB modem converter detected
[ 1305.766654] usb 5-2: Sierra USB modem converter now attached to ttyUSB6

The data port for this modem is /dev/ttyUSB4. Unfortunately this is a problem for your standard ppp management interfaces (i.e. kppp). You can get around this by creating a link to /dev/ttyUSB4 from /dev/modem or any other interface that appears in the drop-down list, but this is cumbersome and ugly at best.

The best/easiest method I have found so far is to install the latest version of Network Manager (>= 0.7) (already there in Ibex) and use the broadband configuration assistant feature.

You can get the latest version of Network Manager by adding the following sources to apt in the /etc/apt/sources.list file:

deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/network-manager/ubuntu hardy main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/network-manager/ubuntu hardy main

and then upgrading network-manager.

The current kernels do not recognize the C885 as a modem, so you must also create a HAL fdi file to append the information.

I did this by creating the file /etc/hal/fdi/information/modems.fdi with the following contents:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!-- -*- xml -*- -->
<deviceinfo version="0.2">
<device>

<!-- Sierra Modems -->
<match key="@info.parent:usb.vendor_id" int="0x1199">
<!-- GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA modems
In left-to-right order of product ID:
C885 0x6880
-->
<match key="@info.parent:usb.product_id" int_outof="0x6880">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.interface.number" int="4">
<append key="info.capabilities" type="strlist">modem</append>
<append key="modem.command_sets" type="strlist">GSM-07.07</append>
<append key="modem.command_sets" type="strlist">GSM-07.05</append>
</match>
</match>
</match>

</device>
</deviceinfo>

After this change, restart your system (you should be able to do a /etc/init.d/hal restart , but this didn't work for me).

After your system is restarted, you should be able to just plug in your device, left click on the network manager applet, and select "auto gsm" entry, and it should connect for you. You will probably want to set it to auto connect on plugin, you can do this by right clicking and select Edit Connections->Mobile Broadband->Auto GSM Network Connection->Edit->Connect Automatically.

Happy Surfing

[kc2bxn]

an other way very simple i did it!


Open Gnome PPP:

1. Enter number@alltel.net
2. Enter Password, "Alltel"
3. Enter Number to dial - #777
4. Press Setup
a. Press "Detect" to detect wireless card - should get /dev/ttyACMO
b. Type - "Anolog Modem"
c. Speed 115200
d. Select "INIT Strings"
a. Should see the following - ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0

5. Close and try to connect.
6. If you press log you should see the connection process.
a. Take note of local ip address

7. Open terminal and log in as root/sudo
a. update routing table
1. route add default gw xxx.xx.xxx.xx (local IP address 75.223.240.5)

This has worked very well for me. Except for the fact that I still need to manually update routing table this is much easier than the other method I outlined before.

From

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...-v8.04-645669/

[ponman]

Thank you!!

I followed the detailed instructions above and got this working.

Ubuntu 8.04, AT&T USBConnect Mercury, network-manager (now) 0.7

Dell Inspiron 1525

[baybe1111]

Hi, looks promising. I found Gnome ppp in the "add remove" list and installed it. When I go to detect the modem (its plugged in yes) I get "No modem was found on your system". Trying to continue shows a log entry stating "...ttyACMO: No such file or directory". So is ttyACMO some file I should be able to find somewhere like the repositories or something?

[supergrover1981]

(Edit) For those still having problems, the updated sierra guide worked for me:

http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/a...etail/a_id/500

resolv.conf made the difference - still have to connect through pppd, but it works.

[faustcoder]

I have a far simpler way of getting it to work!!!!
In NetworkManager right click and edit connections, then add *99***1# to number. REMOVE the username and APN, leave password alone. You should be able to connect!!!! If not please let me know and I'll provide more info!

[supergrover1981]

Holy Cow.

Ho.Ly. Cow.

*rapturous applause*
*standing ovation*
*throws underpants*

FaustCoder, you are a god. You deserve your own "Chuck Norris"-esque meme. I can't believe that worked.

I have literally spent more than a WEEK, full time, tweaking every possible setting I could find. I've tweaked drivers, wvdial, pppd, kppp, ppp-gnome, pretty much everything. After a week of borderline obsession with this thing, I'd achieved a flaky, barely-there connection via pppd.

Remove APN, pin, user/name in network manager = solid, full-speed connection. I can't believe that worked. I'm both delighted and completely infuriated.

Cheers,
- SuperGrover

[KLComputers]

Originally Posted by faustcoder I have a far simpler way of getting it to work!!!! In NetworkManager right click and edit connections, then add *99***1# to number. REMOVE the username and APN, leave password alone. You should be able to connect!!!! If not please let me know and I'll provide more info!

On Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition.
I plugged in the Telstra Turbo 7 Modem (Sierra Compass 885)
Followed those instructions and it worked, first try at full speed.

You sir are god.

THANKYOU

[bull205]

I've tried everything on this thread to no avail. I am running 9.04 on a sony vaio SR165E, and am trying to plug in an AT&T mercury connect usb and am getting nowhere.

Anyone have any suggestions to move forward?

[stego_s_aurus]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY!!!!

Gateway P-6860FX Hardy