[Gloucs] 3G USB modem

[Gerdjan Busker]

Hi Nick,

I got the Vodofone one (15GBP per month I think) and it works very 
well.  In less urban settings you only get a GPRS connection (10's of 
kpbs rather than Mbit).  I vaguely heard it has a linux driver (I use it 
on my work laptop at the moment).  I'll have a play later this week.

Gerd.

Nick wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm soon to be moving into a place that doesn't have a landline, so 
> I think I'll be getting a USB GPRS/3G modem (interestingly branded a 
> 'dongle'). I know the GSM signal where I'll be moving isn't great, 
> but is perfectly adequate to make a call (no dropping or crackling, 
> etc).
>
> So I want to know a few things. Firstly, is there anything to look 
> out for with such devices? I want something well & easily supported 
> by Linux, so a mainline driver is very preferable if possible.
>
> Also do I need some sort of dialing software or similar? Is it the 
> same as with an old dial-up modem? I don't use gnome or kde, so 
> inbuilt solutions (such as network manager) are no use to me.  
> Terminal is king in my world, ideally.
>
> Should the connection be reasonably stable when the signal isn't 
> strong? I don't need speed, but stability is quite important.
>
> Any other words or recommendation or advice?
>
>
> Thanks very much,
>
> Nick
>
>