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,