Configuring GPRS Internet On Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron).

Configuring GPRS internet On Ubuntu via cable.

Many people out there already have a hardlinked broadband internet line, but some of us out there still use gprs.
I use a samsung mobile phone, but it should workd on all most any phone out there with a cable and a gprs modem on your phone.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron)

1.) Plug your phone to your com using the given cable, Or any 3rd Party cable that works with it. Check the device manager, to check if Ubuntu detected your phone.

2.) Open up the terminal,type:

#$> sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf

3.) The wvdial.conf file should open up using ubuntus’ default editor. This is my wvdial file. Yours should look something like it.

[Dialer Defaults]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 = AT+CGDCONT = 1,”IP”,”internet”,,0,0
Baud = 460800
Stupid Mode = 1
Modem Type = USB Modem
ISDN = 0
Phone = *99***1#
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
Username = a
Password = b

3.) You might have to change the line “internet” on INIT3, this depends on your service provider, u should contact them for this setting.

4.) Save and exit the editor

5.) Open the terminal Type :

#$> sudo wvdial

6.) Open up your browser and start browsing.. ENJOY!!!

P.S Thanks to all the people at www.ubuntuforums.org for helping me out.