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Started 1 year ago by Trixar_za
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Trixar_za

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Hey all, I think I left you all waiting long enough. Two days ago I created a new sakis3g build using the method described on it's wiki. I compiled in usb_modeswitch and the latest db into it and I even added a few South African providers. I also fixed the bug with ppp and made bash only a dependency and not an enforced requirement meaning you can still use ash as your /bin/sh and only need bash installed for sakis3g to work.

You may need (but is probably not required):
http://mirror.slitaz.org/packages/stable/tar-1.26.tazpkg
http://mirror.slitaz.org/packages/stable/bzlib-1.0.6.tazpkg
http://mirror.slitaz.org/packages/stable/bzip2-1.0.6.tazpkg

Finally download:
http://www.trixarian.net/downloads/sakis3g-s4.tazpkg

Now:
1. Install the sakis3g package by double clicking it. Leave out tar, bzlib and bzip2 for now.
2. Try running sakis3g from sakura and if it gives you an error install tar, bzlib and bzip2 then.
3. Try running Applications---> Internet----> Sakis3g and see if it works.

Yes, left it mostly untested and my attempts on the usb_modeswitch forums has failed, so we're going to test it here on SliTaz. It works well enough that I'm currently connected with it, but I still need to test if bzip2 and tar is required or not.

Posted 1 year ago #
plumtreed

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Sorry, I couldn't try this earlier,........Sakis3g, works perfectly on my eeePC701SDX running a Telstra (Aus)ZTE626.

Thanks very much and 'good on ya'!

Posted 1 year ago #
Trixar_za

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Thanks - It's network operators.db is 2 years out of date for most networks though, so I'll update it as needed. This Sakis3G also should support over 100 more devices, which is pretty awesome in my opinion. Now only to get the YAD interface to work... then it would be perfect :P

This version also shouldn't break connections anymore - it was actually a bug in ppp if you could believe that...

EDIT: For those that are interested, here's my build notes: http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?p=5947

Posted 1 year ago #
plumtreed

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My modem is a bit old and perhaps out of date but it is still effective when on the move. An eeePC needs both wireless and USBroadband to be useful....I apprecite the work you must have applied to get it to work.

Posted 1 year ago #
Anonymous

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Thank you Trixar_za very much, the Sakis3g works fine on HUWEI E261.

Posted 1 year ago #
gnigger

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works perfect, thank you

Posted 10 months ago #
Trixar_za

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This has been updated with the latest usb_modeswitch database, so get the new packages @ http://www.trixarian.net/downloads/sakis3g-s4.tazpkg (the same link as above for simplicity :P)

Posted 9 months ago #
lobotazmania

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hi i just to say thats scrip sakis3g works fine, thank you if any body need it install a modem usb this is the way ok.

Posted 9 months ago #
Salvino73

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Hi Trixar_za and thanks for your support...
I'm new in Linux. I'm trying to "resuscitate" a very old PC (celeron 500MHz, 192MB RAM, nVidia 64MB RAM, HD 10GB, 2 USB ports) and, after a long research, I found that Slitaz is the smallest OS and the most user friendly too... maybe in the World... :D
Well, I followed your instructions but sakis3g doesn't work! It can't find drivers for my Internet Key. That's a Huawei E173s.
I only want to use that PC to surf the Internet... facebook, youtube, listening to music...
Can you help me? THANKS! :D

Posted 9 months ago #
Trixar_za

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What is the error it's giving you?

Posted 9 months ago #
Salvino73

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Here I am again! Well I installed:
1) bash-4.2.tazpkg
2) linux-dialup-2.6.37.tazpkg
3) sakis3g-s4.tazpkg;

and, in a second prove, a tryed to install:

4) tar-1.26.tazpkg
5) bzlib-1.0.6.tazpkg
6) bzip2-1.0.6.tazpkg.

The first error is:
/bin/bash: warning: setlocale: LC_ALL: cannot change locale (it_IT)
/bin/bash: warning: setlocale: LC_ALL: cannot change locale (it_IT)
/bin/bash: warning: setlocale: LC_ALL: cannot change locale (it_IT)
but this problem is solved if I change my language in English, for example.

When the program shows its options, whatever I choose, it finishes giving always the same message: "Cleaning". And anything appens.

The I tryed to use: sakis3g MENU="CONNECT"; it locate the modem, makes te switch and shows me a menù:

1) Option kernel module
2) Other Driver...
etc.

and both I choose option 1 and option 2 the message is:
UNABLE TO LOCATE DRIVER TO USE FOR DEVICE "12d1:1c05"
FAILED TO CONNECT.
And the program ends.
Obviously, 12d1:1c05 stands for my Huawei E173s Internet Key.

What's wrong??? :(

Thanks again! :D

Posted 9 months ago #
Trixar_za

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I'll look into it later and see if I can create a fixed file for it.

Posted 9 months ago #
Trixar_za

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Fixed a bug in sakis3g that made it quit when user made a selection on the menu... so didn't notice it until a few days ago.

Fix can be found at the usual link: http://www.trixarian.net/downloads/sakis3g-s4.tazpkg

Posted 6 months ago #
Trixar_za

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Rebuilt with the latest USB_Modeswitch and database: http://www.trixarian.net/downloads/sakis3g-s4.tazpkg

Posted 6 months ago #
vaibhavv

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Trixar_Za ....You Guyzz Rock.....

Thanks Alot Allot Allott....you just made one More Linux User...
I wasnt able to use my modem on SliTaz...
and Now I can go on with It....:)

Still..may I ask how could I have installed the Drivers Given along with my Huawei Device..
That are on the device itself....I could unpack the .tar.gz package...but was having trouble with "./configure" command on SliTaz...

Well thanks..

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