configuring a zte ac8710 usb modem

crazywizard · Post by **crazywizard** » 28 Aug 2009, 01:26

I can't seem to be able to configure the ZTE ac8710 modem on linux. The modem comes with an autorun software that installs beautifully in windows so linux detects only that partition(i think it's u3). Bt it cant detect the modem. Any help??
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions ... 6.-713596/

Post by **bad_brain** » 28 Aug 2009, 08:03

driver issue, USB modems are winmodems in most cases (means they are designed for Windows OSs), so it can be a pain in the rear to make them work.
I found drivers for the 8700 model, it includes packages for ubuntu, fedora and suse, but not for the latest versions.....but it's still worth a try:
http://www.ztemt.com.cn/ennewzte/upload ... 952632.rar

here's also a howto for Fedora, but should work for other distros too:
http://www.tuxhat.com/linux/reliance-ne ... -on-linux/

Post by **DNR** » 28 Aug 2009, 15:00

yea I have the Pantech USB modem as offered by Verizon Wireless. The software does specifically say its for Windoze only. So many diff solutions, but these threads had some good tips:

Add ZTE AC8710 usb modem device
http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux ... 02140.html

ZTE AC8710 and Ubuntu 8.10 any chance to get it work together?
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1147456

BTW I am encouraging everyone to STOP Googling - at least try Bing.com - it HAS brought up articles that google didn't

DNR

crazywizard · Post by **crazywizard** » 29 Aug 2009, 05:08

That's a NEGATIVE on the Bing. I repeat, NEGATIVE!