USB wifi?

[themarker0]

Can anyone confirm USB wifi now works on linux? In canada there are three. Bell Telus and Rogers so far. Can anyone tell me if they work on linux?

[Psumi]

Mobile broadband Internet (IE: 3G Networking provided by USB Mobile Broadband adapters)... is not a good idea for linux use to be honest.

Normal Wifi Internet (IE: through a wireless router) is a better choice.

Might want to check this page (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported).

[Rainstride]

Mobile broadband Internet (IE: 3G Networking provided by USB Mobile Broadband adapters)... is not a good idea for linux use to be honest.

Normal Wifi Internet (IE: through a wireless router) is a better choice.

Might want to check this page (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported).

I'm using mobile broadband right now (sprint) and it works perfectly.I'm on 9.10.

[themarker0]

I want something for traveling. Normal Wifi doesn't work that far...

[Psumi]

I'm using mobile broadband right now (sprint) and it works perfectly.I'm on 9.10.

And if you have to install it on a linux machine without Windows to first setup the dongle?

[Plumtreed]

There are a lot of negative comments here but they may apply where you are.

I use 9.10 and a Huawei 169g and it connects simply and 'out-of-the-box'. I am presently in the UK and it works well. It also works in Australia. Any difficulties arise out of location and 'traffic'.

I haven't found any need to refer to Windows.

By the way, you can connect to 'normal' WIFI here, in the UK, but the providers do charge like wounded bulls!

[Khakilang]

I use an Aztech Wifi adapter and able to surf on most of the Wifi area locally. If you talk about broadband than we have several service provider that offer their services but you have to install a some sort of a dialer.

[Rainstride]

And if you have to install it on a linux machine without Windows to first setup the dongle?

I use only ubuntu, it was fine. you just plug it in and go.

[crlang13]

it depends on the modem. I've heard both good and bad things depending on the type of modem.

[anaconda]

it depends on the modem. I've heard both good and bad things depending on the type of modem.

Exactly!

It is a good idea to select a usb.modem, which you know works with ubuntu.

actually most of them can be made to work, but why not choose an older model, which will work without any hassle..

[crlang13]

Exactly!

It is a good idea to select a usb.modem, which you know works with ubuntu.

actually most of them can be made to work, but why not choose an older model, which will work without any hassle..

Yeah, and adding to all of that, the major problem I've read about with some USB modems is that some of them double as a storage device. Ubuntu tends not to like this and wants it to be a storage device only rather than a modem. The storage device/modems can be configured but it's a pain. You'll have the most luck with a modem that is only a modem.

[MasterNetra]

I want something for traveling. Normal Wifi doesn't work that far...

In otherwords you want one of those USB Wifi's that connect straight to a cell tower or satellite? Also you do know those types require a subscription, usually around $20 a month I think.

[Kai69]

Yeah, and adding to all of that, the major problem I've read about with some USB modems is that some of them double as a storage device. Ubuntu tends not to like this and wants it to be a storage device only rather than a modem. The storage device/modems can be configured but it's a pain. You'll have the most luck with a modem that is only a modem.

I have a ZTE which does that all I do is wait until the mobile broardband logo is on the desktop,Right click mouse Eject. The dongle will then switch off and restart, In network manager just set your provider and it should work.
Huwei dongles seem to work straight away as soon as the dongle is inserted network manager detects it
Hope this helps..

[themarker0]

In otherwords you want one of those USB Wifi's that connect straight to a cell tower or satellite? Also you do know those types require a subscription, usually around $20 a month I think.

I know that. I have one from work that works on windows, but not on linux.