> Here is what I did to install the Qualcomm 3 G modem on my Z31 (Ubuntu 9.04
> Jaunty). From several sources, thanks to all.
>
> 1. install qcserial module (maybe not necessary anymore in 9.10)
>
> copy qserial.c et Makefile from
> http://vaioz31.blogspot.com/2009/04/3g-support-qualcomm-gobi-chipset-step1.html
> make
> sudo make install
>
> 2. install gobi_loader
>
> download from http://www.codon.org.uk/~mjg59/gobi_loader/<http://www.codon.org.uk/%7Emjg59/gobi_loader/>
> make
> sudo make install
>
> 3. install firmware
>
> Boot in Windows, look for the right driver for your region in C:\Documents
> and Settings\All Users\Application Data\QUALCOMM\QDLService\Options.txt
> then copy amss.mbn et apss.mbn from the corresponding directory (the one
> listed in Options.txt) to /lib/firmware/gobi that you have to create in
> Ubuntu using administrative privileges
>
> 4. reload qcserial
>
> sudo modprobe -r qcserial
> sudo modprobe qcserial
>
> 5. To activate the modem and make it load the driver when I want ot use it,
> I use the following script with the Wireless switch on the ON position (
> https://lists.launchpad.net/sony-vaio-z-series/msg00411.html):
>
> #!/bin/sh
> echo 0 > /sys/class/rfkill/rfkill2/state
> sleep 1
> modprobe -r qcserial
> #modprobe -r usbserial
> #modprobe usbserial vendor=0x05c6 product=0x9222
> #modprobe usbserial
> modprobe qcserial
> echo 1 > /sys/class/rfkill/rfkill2/state
>
> Then the modem appear in network-manager and you can configure the
> connection with your 3G provider's settings.
>
> Hope this helps. Nothing new. Just compilation of different informations.
>
> Regards,