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February 3, 2009 / Filed under: Verizon, Acer, Linux, Wireless

This post acts as a "work in progress." I will post all progress I've made, with the hopes that readers fill in the blanks. Various sections will be incomplete until proper information is obtained. Think of this as a "notepad" of things I have done so far. Changes to this post will occur when new pertinent information is received.

Current status: Unresolved.

Skill level

This post is geared towards beginner Linux users. Since this is my first Linux experience, instructions will be explained in the nature that I experience each issue: with vague understanding of what I am/was doing. The intention, though, is to use this post as a complete guide, once all the blanks are filled in.

Requirements

• Acer Aspire One "netbook" running Linux Linpus Lite (default)
• Verizon USB760 modem

Goal

The goal is to get the Verizon USB760 modem to work with the Acer Aspire One default operating system: Linux Linpus Lite.

Important device information

The following information pertains to the Verizon USB760 modem:

• Vendor ID: 0x1410
• Product ID: 0x6000

You will need this information when attempting to set up the modem.

Overview of steps

1. Enable Advanced Mode
2. Gain root access
3. Remove the modem from list of connected devices
4. Add the modem device to /etc/modprobe.d/usb760
5. Edit 10-modem.fdi
6. Configure GNOME-PPP

Step 1: Enable Advanced Mode

Linux Linpus Lite is already customized to meet the needs of most casual users. However, you can enable Advanced Mode if you'd like more control over the operating system.

I found the following YouTube video very clear in accomplishing this objective:

Step 2: Gain root access

In order to perform updates and write new files to the system, you'll need to authenticate as root. To do so, go into Terminal (right-click on desktop, choose Terminal), and enter this command:

su root

Type in your password that you created when setting up the Aspire One for the first time.

Step 3: Remove the modem from list of connected devices

When you first plug in the USB760 device, it will be recognized as a mass storage device on Linux Linpus. Since it is a modem, we do not want it to appear alongside connected devices.

Plug in the device, then go to terminal and type:

sudo mousepad /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-cd.rules

This should open up a text document with stuff already filled in. You want to find the line that contains "NovatelMassStorage" in it. It's near the very bottom.

Next, append this text to the very end of that line: , RUN+="/usr/bin/eject %k"

Save, then close. Again, make sure you've already plugged in the device at least once.

This should remove the modem from the list of connected devices. It should no longer show up as a storage device in your File Manager.

Step 4: Add the modem device to /etc/modprobe.d/usb760

In a terminal window, type in this command:

sudo mousepad /etc/modprobe.d/usb760

This should open a new text document which should be empty. Add this line to the top of the text document:

options usbserial vendor=0x1410 product=0x6000

Step 5: Edit 10-modem.fdi

In a terminal window, type in this command:

sudo mousepad /usr/share/hal/fdi/information/10freedesktop/10-modem.fdi

Another blank document will open. Add this entire block of text to it:

<!-- Verizon USB760-->
<match key="@info.parent:usb.vendor_id" int="0x1410">
<match key="@info.parent:usb.product_id" int="0x6000">
<append key="info.capabilities" type="strlist">modem</append>
<append key="modem.command_sets" type="strlist">IS-707-A</append>
</match>
</match>

Step 6: Configure GNOME-PPP

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