[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!

[gwolfman]

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!!!!

What do you mean in the USB devices section??? Can someone post their file, I'm having issues getting my usb760 working on my dell mini 9 (mini9). Thanks!

[gwolfman]

...OR maybe I'm just missing a step. So I've modified the two files as mentioned above (/etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules & /usr/share/hal/fdi/information/10freedesktop/10-modem.fdi). I insert my usb760 and I do see that a usb drive does show up under "computer" but when I double click on it, it says that it's not mounted, which is a good sign, right? I ran "lsusb" and it does show up as 1410:6000. left clicking the wireless network applet in the toolbar only shows my wireless networks. If I click on manually configure I only see three devices listed: wired, wireless, and point to point (this my bluetooth right?). Do I need to create this file "/etc/modprobe.d/usb760" as it doesn't exist on my computer? Are there any commands, files, packages, steps, or anything that I'm missing?

Do I need this package: wvdial ?

[vallanced]

I am pretty much in the same boat. I have modified all of the files stated (even created the /etc/modprobe.d/usb760 file), but still do not have the modem showing up as selectable under the network manager.

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Ignore my above post, I upgraded to 9.04 and followed the steps from the previous poster again and it worked like a champ. I have no idea why it did not work on the last version. My only thought is that it had something to do with the Dell version that was installed. Mobile browsing is now my friend again.

[geco-wsu]

I am running version 9.10 (the x386 binary). Having followed the instructions, and activating the account (on a mac), I can use this device fine. THANKS! A minor problem is "Novatel MMC Storage" comes up in the Computer view (though I don't see it mounted) and stays there. It won't eject but the wireless functions don't seem to care, as far as I can tell. I simply yank the USB device after I have disconnected it from the network.