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When using the software umtsmon to connect, or if your provider is not a choice under Networkmanager, you will need to know your provider's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name APN]. Find them below. An example how to enter them can be found [[Connect_to_the_internet_via_an_UMTS_connection_using_SUSE_11.4|here]]. | When using the software umtsmon to connect, or if your provider is not a choice under Networkmanager, you will need to know your provider's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name APN]. Find them below. An example how to enter them can be found [[Connect_to_the_internet_via_an_UMTS_connection_using_SUSE_11.4|here]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:22, 12 February 2012
UMTS is fast mobile broadband. It is faster than GSM, GPRS, EDGE and almost as fast as HSDPA. For more information on what it is, see wikipedia's article.
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Hardware
To find out if you have a UMTS modem and your kernel recognizes it, use the command
hwinfo --modem --short
Connecting
How you use UMTS differs depending on the software you are using, your distribution, your desktop environment, your country, phone provider and hardware.
| description | distribution | desktop environment | software | carrier | country | hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect to the internet via an UMTS connection using Ubuntu 11.10 | Ubuntu 11.10 | gnome | NetWorkmanager | T-D1 | Germany | Dell/Novatel HSDPA card |
| Connect to the internet via an UMTS connection using SUSE 11.4 | SUSE 11.4 | gnome | NetWorkManager | VodaPhOne | Germany | Otelo USB SurfsTick |
| Connect to the internet via an UMTS connection using SUSE 11.4 using any desktop environment | SUSE 11.4 | any | umtsmon | VodaPhOne | Germany | Otelo USB SurfsTick |
| Connect to the internet via an UMTS connection using SUSE 11.0 | SUSE 11.0 | any | umtsmon | O2 | Germany | Fonic USB SurfsTick |
List of APNs
When using the software umtsmon to connect, or if your provider is not a choice under Networkmanager, you will need to know your provider's APN. Find them below. An example how to enter them can be found here.
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