After experimenting for a while, I've managed to successfully use USB 3G dongle, and to connect my Archos 101IT, running uruk-droid 0.4.1, to the Internet over 3G data network. Test was made with two different 3G USB dongles - Huawei E1552 and ZTE MF190.
First of all a big thanks to $aur0n for uruk-droid, because without uruk-droid kernel with adequate configuration, this 3G support would not be possible.
Second, a big thanks to all guys behind usb_modeswitch project (http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/), for providing us with Linux support needed to switch our 3G USB dongles from default cd-rom/mass-storage mode to usb-serial mode needed for 3G operation.
Process of initial setup of 3G USB dongle to a 3G provider under Linux (and Android/Archos) is fairly complex, and requires a little Linux knowledge, but once it is configured right, usage is simple.
Unfortunately I don't see a way to make it simpler, because lot of parameters in various files are greatly dependant on model of 3G USB dongle you are using, and on settings of your 3G data provider.
DISCLAMER:
This is a proof-of-concept modification. Don't expect that everything will work from a first try.
Please note that I don't take responsibility for anything that might happen with your Archos device and/or your data on it.
I didn't had any problems with my A101IT using this mod with Huawei E1552 3G dongle and ZTE MF190 3G dongle, but that doesn't mean that someone else won't have them.
Also, if you make your 3G USB dongle work as modem using steps described here, I don't take any responsibility for possible large bills form you 3G data service provider.
Be sure that you have good and cheap 3G data plan with your 3G data service provider, if you are planning to use 3G data network for Internet connection on a daily basis.
Also, try to avoid using 3G data service while in roaming, because it is very expensive.
Technical explanation:
Basically USB tethering system on Archos is designed to work over PPP connection, provided by /system/bin/pppd via "Serial-over-USB link", provided by cdc-acm.ko kernel module, when supported cdc-acm class device is connected to USB host port of Archos.
Here is a brief description of USB tethering on Archos 101, modified to work with 3G USB dongles, since you probably going to need to edit some of this files in order to adjust them for your 3G USB dongle and your 3G provider:
1. Kernel support for 3G USB dongles.
This is provided by uruk-droid kernel.
One part you'll use from this support is usbserial.ko kernel module that will be loaded by /system/xbin/3Gmodem_init.sh with adequate parameters, when you start tethering.
2. usb_modeswitch program and support files
usb_modeswitch is responsible for switching of 3G USB dongles from default cd-rom/mass-storage mode to usb-serial mode ready for 3G operation.
You'll use it via /system/xbin/3Gmodem_init.sh, when you start tethering.
3. Archos USB tethering support which is partially in Android framework, and partially in Linux scripts called by framework.
This part of tethering support is most complex one, and in order for Android framework to be aware of data connection, we must disguise 3G data connection as a USB tethering:
Android framework calls modified /system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh, which calls /usr/bin/pppd binary, responsible for data connection to your 3G data provider.
Android framework calls modified /system/bin/tether_stop.sh, for stopping data connection to your 3G data provider.
pppd uses couple of configuration files (and additional binary /usr/xbin/chat):
from '/system/etc/ppp/peers' directory, pppd uses configuration file 'tether' (with definition of pppd options for peer it connects to - this may need editing for your 3G provider)
from '/data/' directory, pppd (via /system/xbin/chat) uses 'tether_start' file as definition of <SEND> <EXPECT> pairs of commands sent to configure modem and responses received from modem, when it connects to a peer (this may need editing for your 3G provider).
from '/system/etc/chatscripts/' directory, pppd (via /system/xbin/chat) uses 'tether_stop' file as definition of <SEND> <EXPECT> pairs with commands sent to modem and responses received from modem, when it disconnects from a peer.
This modification relies on modified '/system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh' and '/system/bin/tether_stop.sh', to be able to correctly initialize RNDIS connection or 3G modem, load adequate kernel modules and start connection, while trying to keep compatibility with original "Archos designed" way of USB tethering.
Configured adequatly ('enable' parameter to 'off' in '/etc/uruk.conf/3Gsupport' file), this modified '/system/bin/terher_start_usb.sh' WILL behave as original one. - not needed anymore - scripts auto-detect connection type and behave adequatly.
For a list of changes in recent versions please se post #2 of this thread.
Tutorial how to use RNDIS USB Tethering:
No configuration needed - if your phone is indeed of USB-RNDIS type - everything will be auto-detected.
Just plug your Archos to a RNDIS capable phone in tethering mode via USB cable, wait for at least 5 seconds (or more - depending on phone), and start tethering on Archos.
Expample of RNDIS tethering device is HTC Desire phone with built-in USB Tethering support enabled. Android based phones from "same generation as HTC Desire" are quite probably of same USB-RDNIS type.
NOTE: due to a technical reasons (bad driver), RNDIS tethering support works only if usb host mode driver (musb_hdrc.ko) is loaded in PIO (as opposed to default DMA) mode. When tethering is started, USB host mode driver is reloaded in PIO mode, so this might be indicated on the phone like USB disconnection and re-connection. This is "normal" behaviour, and for now there is nothing I can do about it. When tethering is stopped USB host mode driver is re-loaded again to DMA mode.
Tutorial how to initially configure 3G USB dongle for USB tethering:
NOTE: Everything written here, should be done in Terminal Emulator or ConnectBot (connected as local) under root shell (after 'su' command)!
Install Terminal Emulator, or ConnectBot from Market.
This step is no longer needed if you are running Uruk-Droid 0.7 or later since 3G modem/RNDIS support is integrated in it
Get 3Gsupport-0.4.zip from attachment in this post. Extract 3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz file from .zip file and copy it to your Archos to /sdcard. Archive contains everything needed (usb_modeswitch binary and support files, replacement tether_start_usb.sh, replacement tether_stop.sh, 3Gmodem_init.sh script, 3Gmodem_detect.sh).
NOTE: Since /system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh and /system/bin/tether_stop.sh from 3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz will replace original ones, please backup originals.
The 3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz file contains absolute paths for all files, and should be extracted to a root ('/' path in RootExplorer).
To backup original tether_start_usb.sh and tether_stop.sh:
Code:
# su
# cp /system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh /system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh.ORIGINAL
# cp /system/bin/tether_stop.sh /system/bin/tether_stop.sh.ORIGINAL
Assuming you have 3GSupport-0.4.tar.gz in /sdcard you should do following in Terminal Emulator or ConnectBot to extract 3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz:
Code:
# su
# cp /sdcard/3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz /
# cd /
# tar -zvxf 3Gsupport-0.4.tar.gz
Start the Terminal Emulator, or ConnectBot (to localhost).
Issue 'su' command in terminal window to gain root access.
Plug dongle in usb host port (full size USB on A101IT).
NOTE: For A70IT you'll need something called "mini USB Type-A to USB female host cable adapter", and maybe manually loading of host-mode USB driver (musb_hdrc.ko) – I don’t have A70IT so I can’t test.
Wait couple of seconds (at least 5) and then start 3G modem detection script with '/system/xbin/3Gmodem_detect.sh' command.
The output of the detect scripts should be pretty self-explanatory, and if your modem is supported by usb_modeswitch (in both switching and non-switching mode) you should be able to see that usb serial module is loaded and configuration file is written and support for 3G modems is started.
Output should look like this:
Code:
# /system/xbin/3Gmodem_detect.sh
Supported USB device found !!!! VendorID: 12d1 - ProductID: 1446
New VendorID: 12d1
New ProductID not detected in usb-modeswitch config file. Try to detect it later !
Switching device to usbserial mode !
Looking for target devices ...
No devices in target mode or class found
Looking for default devices ...
Found devices in default mode, class or configuration (1)
Accessing device 004 on bus 002 ...
Getting the current device configuration ...
OK, got current device configuration (1)
Using endpoints 0x01 (out) and 0x81 (in)
Using endpoints 0x01 (out) and 0x81 (in)
Inquiring device details; driver will be detached ...
Looking for active driver ...
OK, driver found ("usb-storage")
OK, driver "usb-storage" detached
SCSI inquiry data (for identification)
-------------------------
Vendor String: HUAWEI
Model String: Mass Storage
Revision String: 2.31
-------------------------
USB description data (for identification)
-------------------------
Manufacturer: HUAWEI Technology
Product: HUAWEI Mobile
Serial No.: not provided
-------------------------
Setting up communication with interface 0 ...
Using endpoint 0x01 for message sending ...
Trying to send message 1 to endpoint 0x01 ...
OK, message successfully sent
Resetting response endpoint 0x81
Error resetting endpoint: -110
Resetting message endpoint 0x01
Error resetting endpoint: -19
Device is gone, skipping any further commands
Checking for mode switch (max. 20 times, once per second) ...
Searching for target devices ...
Searching for target devices ...
Found target device, now opening
Found correct target device
Mode switch succeeded. Bye.
Detected ProductID of a switched device: 140c
USB device VendorID: 12d1 ProdID: 140c. Probing serial mode
usbserial.ko module registered and /dev/ttyUSB{X} device nodes created sucessfully.
Writing default configuration to '/data/local.prop' file .....Done.
!!! REBOOT your A101IT now in order for your configuration to become active !!!
After reboot:
Disconnect your 3G USB dongle, do not connect anything to USB host port and go to Settings->Wireless & Networks->Cellphone tethering.
If there is tethering profile already defined, delete it - Archos handles only one tethering profile definition at a time.
Create new USB tethering profile.
Your APN, username and password won't be detected automatically, so fill them manually - find adequate info from your 3G service provider (for me on Telekom Srbija: APN is ‘gprsinternet’, username is ‘mts’, and password is ‘064’ (some 3G operators don't need username and password)).
This will create file '/data/tether_start' with adequate commands for ppp daemon to initialize 3G modem and make a connection to your 3G provider.
NOTE for uruk-0.6: It '/data/tether_start' file is not created after wizard finishes try following in terminal emulator:
Code:
su
chown 1000:1000 /data
chmod ug+rwx /data
then delete the tethering profile just created and re-create it again !!! Now everything should be OK.
File should look like this:
Code:
TIMEOUT 5
ECHO ON
ABORT BUSY
ABORT ERROR
ABORT 'NO CARRIER'
ABORT VOICE
ABORT 'NO DIALTONE'
ABORT 'NO DIAL TONE'
ABORT 'NO ANSWER'
ABORT DELAYED
TIMEOUT 12
'' ATZ
OK AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","[COLOR="DarkRed"]<your APN configured in tethering wizard>[/COLOR]"
OK ATD*99#
TIMEOUT 120
CONNECT ''
If steps 3 and 4 were OK, then you should be able to test pppd connection to the Internet.
NOTE: This test assumes following:
a) that SIM/USIM card in your 3G modem doesn't require PIN code.
b) that your 3G modem automatically register SIM/USIM to a network in Automatic mode (auto-band, 3G preferred mode (EDGE service if no 3G available))
If this is not a case please take a look in section "Modifying tether_start script" later, for reference how to modify '/data/tether_start' script with adequate AT commands that should be sent to modem.
Re-plug your 3G USB dongle.
Wait at least 5 sec.
Start the Terminal Emulator, or ConnectBot (to localhost).
Issue 'su' command in terminal window to gain root access.
Issue '/system/xbin/3Gmodem_init.sh' command
Issue '/system/bin/pppd /dev/ttyUSB0 460800 debug mtu 1280 mru 1280 name <username> password <password> call tether'
If you get CONNECTED message then your dongle and /dev/ttyUSBx port is set right and everything is configured well.
Output should look like this:
Code:
ATZ
OK
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","[COLOR="DarkRed"]<your APN configured in tethering wizard>[/COLOR]"
OK
ATD*99#
CONNECT
You can interrupt pppd with Ctrl+C.
If you don't see CONNECT (or any) response from modem try with one of other ttyUSB[0-5] ports first, or refer to following section on modifying /data/tether_start script.
Assuming the step 5 was success, edit '3Gmod.usbPort' option to match the number you have used in test in step 5, in '/data/local.prop' file, and REBOOT your Archos.
From now you can use 3G USB tethering just by plugging 3G USB dongle, and starting 'Setup->Wireless & Network->Cellphone Tethering->Tether'.
Modifying '/data/tether_start' script for your particular 3G modem and 3G operator:
File '/data/tether_start' is standard chatscript for unix chat program ('man chat' on Google for more info and syntax reference) used by pppd when making connection.
In default tether_start file most important line is one for setting APN: ' OK AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","<your APN configured in tethering wizard>" ' in example above.
Second important line is one that connects your modem to your 3G data provider: 'OK ATDT*99#' - for some providers it needs to be modified to 'OK ATDT*99***1#'.
If your SIM/USIM card needs PIN in order for you to be able to use your 3G USB dongle, try to disable PIN on your card before using it in 3G USB dongle.
If you can't disable PIN for your SIM/USIM card (for example, as far as I know Tele2 cards must have PIN), you'll probably need to modify 'tether_start' script and to add adequate AT commands and expected responses, before setting APN.
A solid reference of 3G modem AT commands and manufacturer/model specific AT commands can be found these pages:
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/common+AT-commands
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+AT-commands
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/ZTE+AT-commands and
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Sierra+Wireless+AT-commands
Example /data/tether_start script that sends PIN 1234 and sets "auto 3G/GPRS mode" (for Huawei 3G USB dongles only !!!) looks something like this:
Code:
ABORT 'BUSY'
ABORT 'NO CARRIER'
ABORT 'VOICE'
ABORT 'NO DIALTONE'
ABORT 'NO DIAL TONE'
ABORT 'NO ANSWER'
ABORT 'DELAYED'
REPORT CONNECT
TIMEOUT 6
'' ATQ0
OK-AT-OK ATZ
TIMEOUT 3
OK AT+CPIN=1234
OK-AT-OK ATI
OK ATZ
OK ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
OK AT\^SYSCFG=14,2,3fffffff,0,1
OK-AT-OK AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","<your APN configured in tethering wizard>"
OK ATDT*99***1#
TIMEOUT 30
CONNECT ''
There is a plenty of information on the Internet on how to configure Linux ppp chatscripts for particular models of 3G USB dongles and 3G operators, so please SEARCH, READ & TRY before asking, since you'll have to try it anyway at the end .
ISSUES:
First start of tethering after plugging, re-plugging 3G USB dongle or stopping tethering can (and probably will) end in "unable to connect by tethering" message.
This happens since dongle needs to be switched to usb-serial mode, kernel modules must be loaded, and most important 3G dongle must register to 3G data network to be able to connect, and Android framework timeout before connection is established.
Solution is to just start tethering again, and since there is no need to do a usb_modeswitch again, and kernel modules are already loaded, and dongle is registered to 3G network provider, it will connect before timeout.
When Archos wakes-up after sleep, some dongles (ZTE-MF190 is one of them), wake-up in default mode (non usb-serial mode), so tethering needs to be stopped and started manually.
One possible workaround is to enable "Prevent device from going to sleep" in 'Setup->Wireless & Network->Cellphone Tethering', but with uruk-droid 0.4.1 based on Archos 2.0.x firmware this option didn't work as expected - device still goes to sleep, even if tethering is connected.
With 2.1.x based uruk-droid (0.6 is first) it seems that this option works.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: Can I use my phone and 3G modem whithout reconfiguring tethering every time I switch them ?
A: Please take a look in this post
FUTURE PLANS:
Integration of real USB-cable tethering with Android based devices that require Archos to tether using usbnet.ko module via "Ethernet-over-USB" type of link. - DONE
Change log:
0.4.1 - Integrated in UrukDroid-0.7 with minor script errors corrected, tutorial updated
0.4 - RNDIS (Ethernet-over-USB) tethering merged with 3G modem, and Archos default USB tethering support this version needs UrukDroid-0.6 at least
changed scripts, in order to acheive auto-detection of tethering type (RNDIS, 3G modem or Archos default Serial-Over-USB)
changed location of saved 3G modem configuration data to /data/local.prop, so the configuration data is avalible upon reboot as Android properties (/data/local.prop file is NOT overwritten by 3Gmodem_detect.sh, so don't worry ;-) )
elimninated need for /etc/uruk.d service, because of previous changes
0.3 - lot of changes in scripts, in order to make 3Gdongle detection and module load configuration simplier.
/system/xbin/3Gmodem_detect.sh introduced for purpose above
tutorial changed to follow 3Gmodem_detect.sh usage
compatible with 3G USB dongles that don't need switching (like Huawei E176)
wokring on uruk-0.6RC2
0.2 - changes to '/system/etc/uruk.d/3Gsupport' script to conform to urukdriod 0.5 standard
'/system/etc/uruk.d/3Gsupport' script now supports (beside start and stop): status, UIstatus and config parameters as well as second parameter force
no other functional changes
working on urukdroid 0.5 and 0.4.1
0.1 - Initial release tested on urukdroid 0.4.1 and 0.5
Here is the list of 3G modems and providers confirmed to work and optional notes if '/data/tether_start' needed to be altered:
1. Huawei E1552 on MTS Serbia (APN: gprsinternet, U: mts, P: 064) and VIP Serbia (APN: vipmobile, U: vipmobile, P: vipmobile)
2. Huawei E1550 on MTS Serbia (APN: gprsinternet, U: mts, P: 064) and VIP Serbia (APN: vipmobile, U: vipmobile, P: vipmobile), and on Starhub (Singapore) (APN as shinternet no U: and no P
3. ZTE MF190 on MTS Serbia (APN: gprsinternet, U: mts, P: 064) and VIP Serbia (APN: vipmobile, U: vipmobile, P: vipmobile)
4. Huawei E173 on MTS Serbia (APN: gprsinternet, U: mts, P: 064) and VIP Serbia (APN: vipmobile, U: vipmobile, P: vipmobile)
5. Huawei E176 on unknown 3G provider/params
6. Huawei E1691 on Wind Mobile in Canada 3G provider and unknown params, but with configuration file change described in this post
7. Huawei E153 on unknow 3G provider/params
Here is the list of phones with RNDIS USB tethering, confirmed to work:
1. HTC Desire (stock 2.29.405.2 with built-in USB Tethering support enabled)
2. US HTC HD2 running a Desire-based NANDroid ROM on T-mobile (APN: epc.tmobile.com, no U: , no P: )
awesome, will have to try this out on my tmobile web and walk III stick later.
Thanks for this very well done explanation ! I'll try on my 70
solune said:
Thanks for this very well done explanation ! I'll try on my 70
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Note that you'll probably need microUSB-Type A to USB host cable adapter in order to use 3G USB modem dongle.
I really don't know does Archos 70IT automaticaly unload's clinet mode usb driver, and loads host-mode driver when you plug in microUSB host adapter cable (it should do it - that is one of reasons why host cable has one pin more), but if it doesn't you'll have to load musb_hdrc.ko module in manually.
I think that it must be loaded with parameter mode_default set to 1 in order to activate host mode ('insmod /lib/modules/musb_hdrc.ko mode_default=1').
great it is a good news
but no simply
how the merge on UrukDroid
nenadr said:
Note that you'll probably need microUSB-Type A to USB host cable adapter in order to use 3G USB modem dongle.
I really don't know does Archos 70IT automaticaly unload's clinet mode usb driver, and loads host-mode driver when you plug in microUSB host adapter cable (it should do it - that is one of reasons why host cable has one pin more), but if it doesn't you'll have to load musb_hdrc.ko module in manually.
I think that it must be loaded with parameter mode_default set to 1 in order to activate host mode ('insmod /lib/modules/musb_hdrc.ko mode_default=1').
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Yes I already have microUSB-Type A to USB Host cable adapter, and it works for my USB drive for example. I've already connected my 3G USB modem dongle just for see what's appen, and light blink on it, so I have hope to do something with your very well explained guide
I'll make feed-back here if host-mode driver loads or if I need to mount it manually.
cajl said:
great it is a good news
but no simply
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I know it is not simple but it is try-error only until your connection is succesfull for a first time (while you fine tune params for your 3G modem, and for your 3G operator). After that is just metter of sticking 3G USB dongle, waiting 5 seconds, and clicking Tethering on Power Widget (twice )
cajl said:
how the merge on UrukDroid
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I'll hopefully upgrade to uruk 0.5 today, and adapt scripts (mainly uruk-config ones), to 0.5 version of uruk-droid during the weekend, and post those scripts here.
After that my plan is to upgrade to a uruk-0.6RCx and play with USB cable tethering with Android phones that tether via "Ethernet-over-USB" support (usbnet.ko module).
Hopefully, I will know soon enough if that is operational, and after that I'll talk to $aur0n about integration.
solune said:
Yes I already have microUSB-Type A to USB Host cable adapter, and it works for my USB drive for example. ......
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If it works with USB drive, that should be proof enough that Archos 70IT is switching to USB host mode just by plugging microUSB host adapter. Good news, more devices supported....
solune said:
I'll make feed-back here if host-mode driver loads or if I need to mount it manually.
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Please do, thank you very much.
i'm up to step 6 . it was pretty clear up to then. a) i dont have a 3Gsupport.conf file in there b) i guess the bit in the [code ] box isnt what you need to do to edit it c) presuming you mean just open the 3Gsupport file and edit that, am i just replacing all instances of vendor and product or also the VendorID /ProductID bits too?
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i'm up to step 6 . it was pretty clear up to then. a) i dont have a 3Gsupport.conf file in there b) i guess the bit in the [code ] box isnt what you need to do to edit it c) presuming you mean just open the 3Gsupport file and edit that, am i just replacing all instances of vendor and product or also the VendorID /ProductID bits too?
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Yup I've made a mess in that part of tutorial (wrong path/name of config file, not clear enough explanation):
You have to edit file '/system/etc/uruk.conf/3Gsupport' and it should look something like:
service_enabled=1
enable=on
vendor=12d1
product=1446
port=0
I've corrected that part of initial post. Thanks.
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I've good news for Huawei E176 user, The modem doesn't require to switch mode.
So we just only need to edit ther_usb start and stop .sh
and here is the code for E176
/system/bin/tether_start_usb.sh
Code:
#!/bin/sh
# $1 is the user (not a mandatory argument)
# $2 is the password (not a mandatory argument)
setprop "3Gmod.enable" "on"
setprop "3Gmod.defVendorID" "12d1"
setprop "3Gmod.defProductID" "1003"
setprop "3Gmod.usbPort" "0"
rmmod usbserial
sleep 1
insmod /lib/modules/usbserial.ko vendor=0x12d1 product=0x1003
sleep 1
SUPPORT3G=`getprop "3Gmod.enable"`
VENDOR3G=`getprop "3Gmod.defVendorID"`
PRODUCT3G=`getprop "3Gmod.defProductID"`
PORT3G=`getprop "3Gmod.usbPort"`
if [ ${SUPPORT3G} != on ]; then
insmod /lib/modules/musb_hdrc.ko mode_default=1
insmod /lib/modules/cdc-acm.ko
if [ $# -eq 0 ]
then
/system/bin/pppd /dev/ttyACM0 460800 call tether
else
/system/bin/pppd /dev/ttyACM0 460800 name $1 password $2 debug call tether
fi
else
if [ $# -eq 0 ]; then
/system/bin/pppd /dev/ttyUSB${PORT3G} 921600 call tether
else
/system/bin/pppd /dev/ttyUSB${PORT3G} 921600 name $1 password $2 call tether
fi
fi
/system/bin/tether_stop.sh
Code:
#!/bin/sh
SUPPORT3G=`getprop "3Gmod.enable"`
if [ $1 = "DUN" ]
then
/system/xbin/dund --killall
elif [ $1 = "PAN" ]
then
/system/bin/pand --killall
else
if [ ${SUPPORT3G} != on ]; then
kill -9 $(pidof pppd)
/system/bin/rmmod cdc_acm
/system/bin/rmmod musb_hdrc
else
killall -15 pppd
fi
fi
Meen said:
I've good news for Huawei E176 user, The modem doesn't require to switch mode.
So we just only need to edit ther_usb start and stop .sh
and here is the code for E176
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Thanks for the info on Huawei E176. I'll make some chaneges in original scripts, for those users that have modems that don't require switching, to be able to use original scripts. It'll be in 0.3 in next day or so.
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could you please post some bigger pictures? I'm not sure its big enough for people to see.
ok nenadr, I'll try the rest of the process tonight cant wait to try it. have you managed to get an idea of the sort of battery drain using one of these? ie is it much worse than using wifi?
I'm getting the following on step 7 . I am using uruk 0.5 I it makes any difference
/system/xbin/3Gmodem_init.sh 12d1 1003
No 3G USB dongle support detected. Will try to initialize modem.
Found USB 3Gmodem dongle in default mode connected to device. Starting modeswitch.
ERROR: Module option does not exist in /proc/modules
ERROR: Module usbserial does not exist in /proc/modules
ERROR: Module usb_storage does not exist in /proc/modules
Looking for target devices ...
No devices in target mode or class found
Looking for default devices ...
No devices in default mode found. Nothing to do. Bye.
sh: 1003: unknown operand
Found new Product ID: 0002
1003
0001
0a19 for Vendor ID: .
Loading 3G modem kernel driver with adeqate configuration
insmod: error inserting '/lib/modules/usbserial.ko': -1 Invalid parameters
Kernel module load failed. Exiting.
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thefunkygibbon said:
I'm getting the following on step 7 . I am using uruk 0.5 I it makes any difference
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Please, take a look couple of posts up, for an alternate solution, because it seems that your vendorID and productID doesn't need mode-switching. I'll fix the scripts, and tutoral for that case tomorrow.
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lol. oh yeah. sorry. i didnt know mine was a E176 and as such i skimmed over those posts sorry for appearing to be a bit of a idiot. cant wait for the new script.
btw has $auron shown any interest in incorporating this into his rom. would be useful to have all the legwork done automatically and maybe urukconfig could do some of the stuff that isnt able to be done automatically
thefunkygibbon said:
btw has $auron shown any interest in incorporating this into his rom. would be useful to have all the legwork done automatically and maybe urukconfig could do some of the stuff that isnt able to be done automatically
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yes, his shown interest but this code is stll not mature (and tested on) enough devices to be merged with uruk.... meybe for some later urukdroid, who knows
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This is a DEV thread.
Unfortunately can't post in DEV forums as i never wrote in this site.
I've been working on enabling USB to Ethernet dongle on our Transformers as i didn't see any successful attempt in this area.
For my experiments I use USB to ethernet dongle from DealExtreme: (Link deleted. Can't post links. Search for "SKU 34691")
This dongle is based on ASIX AX88772B chipset.
Linux Driver was downloaded from: (Link deleted. Can't post links. Google for the driver v4.1.0)
I've compiled the driver with latest Clemsyn kernel downloaded from his git: (Link deleted. Can't post links)
The driver compiles without errors to asix.ko file (attached)
After insmoding the driver into the kernel i connected the dongle to USB port on the keyboard dock and connected RJ45 cable to it from my router. The blue led turned on and started to blink!! (Never happened before!).
Encouraged by this development i've executed the following sequence in terminal:
Code:
ifconfig eth0 10.0.1.17 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 10.0.1.255
route add default gw 10.0.1.1
The commands executed without errors and i tried to ping my router
Code:
ping 10.0.1.1
and.. it WORKED!
Started pinging computers in my local LAN - everything WORKED!
Access to router web interface via browser - WORKS!
Here the happy story ends.
I couldn't manage to ping any IP addresses outside the local network.
I think i'm very close to make this work.
Any help will be appreciated.
Edit:
FULLY WORKS!!!
Need to add DNS configuration (i set to Google DNS server):
Code:
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
And that is it!
USB to Ethernet dongle fully works on Asus Transformer
Edit 2:
Not all applications work with wired connection.
Browser and Gmail work, but Skype does not.
Need to investigate further.
Good stuff! It would be nice to have the option to use a wired network in case you needed to! Great work!
dear Quiethinker~~
i have been searching for whole day and finally reach your post. good stuffs
it would be even better if you can share the procedures step by step, such as how to "insmod" ....
thank you very much~~
jaseli said:
dear Quiethinker~~
i have been searching for whole day and finally reach your post. good stuffs
it would be even better if you can share the procedures step by step, such as how to "insmod" ....
thank you very much~~
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I'll try to explain the procedure step by step (a bit improved sequence since my first trails):
1. Get USB to Ethernet dongle from DealExtreme (SKU 34691) - Do not attach it yet.
2. Install terminal application on the Transformer (such as "Android Terminal Emulator")
3. Turn off the WIFI.
4. Extract axis.ko.zip to some location in the Transformer (for example root of the sdcard)
5. Open terminal application and execute the following commands in the command line:
Code:
su
insmod [PATH_TO_KO]/axis.ko
6. Attach USB to Ethernet dongle to USB port on the Transformer's dock and connect RJ45 network cable. (Blue led on the dongle should start blinking)
7. Execute the following commands in the command line:
Code:
/system/bin/dhcpdc eth0
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
8. Test that you have internet connection:
Code:
ping google.com
Currently there is lots of limitations with this solution:
- I compiled the KO module with clemsyn kernel v8b and checked only with this kernel.
- Android system doesn't recognize wired connection and therefore many apps think that there is no connection available
- When transformer going to power-down mode it disconnects the USB network. After waking up need to execute step 7 again.
I'm currently working on several directions in this area:
- Enabling support for more USB to Ethernet sticks within the kernel (custom kernel release is needed unless kernel devs will push the changes into their kernels)
- Enabling automatic configuration for wired network in android (Some scripting)
The achievement in this post is a proof of concept. I'm making a progress but very slowly due to very limited time. I hope more devs will pick this up.
Also attaching the sources for asix.ko driver so people can compile it with different available kernels
The drivers for ASIX AX88772B chipset are already in the kernel
I have one of these usb-eth dongles too and it works without the need for any extra drivers.
I simply run dhcpcd eth0 to pickup an ip address from dhcp and then setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8 for dns.
I have an EDIMAX EU-4207
Other dongles using this chipset include the WII adapter, the Apple dongle and the linksys/cisco USB200M or USB300M
Roach2010 said:
The drivers for ASIX AX88772B chipset are already in the kernel
I have one of these usb-eth dongles too and it works without the need for any extra drivers.
I simply run dhcpcd eth0 to pickup an ip address from dhcp and then setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8 for dns.
I have an EDIMAX EU-4207
Other dongles using this chipset include the WII adapter, the Apple dongle and the linksys/cisco USB200M or USB300M
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Good to know that your kernel includes it!
(Checked your GITHUB, do your refer to CONFIG_USB_NET_AX8817X=y ?)
Till now i worked with Clemsyn-Blades kernel and this wasn't included (maybe need to switch kernels )
Now only need to find automatic way to configure eth0 on insert/wake-up and it will be usable for regular users.
Quiethinker said:
Good to know that your kernel includes it!
(Checked your GITHUB, do your refer to CONFIG_USB_NET_AX8817X=y ?)
Till now i worked with Clemsyn-Blades kernel and this wasn't included (maybe need to switch kernels )
Now only need to find automatic way to configure eth0 on insert/wake-up and it will be usable for regular users.
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Ah yes, Asus added support since 3.2. I think we can enable it via a service call in init.rc but eth0 doesn't play too well with wlan0 I've found.
proby a dumb question anyways
but has to be a rooted device doesn't it?
lil-devil said:
proby a dumb question anyways
but has to be a rooted device doesn't it?
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Shortly - yes
Ok, it works well with my USB Lan adapter (Browser, Market browsing, etc.), but if I want to download an app from the market it doesnt work (only over Bluetooth or Wifi).
Lines I used:
dhcpcd eth0
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
Is there a solution for the market download problem?
Would one or both of these adapters be supported?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10311&cs_id=1031102
Thanks.
No: Product ID: 6150
Maybe: Product ID: 5345
You need NetGear FA 120 (search ebay)
xperiaflooter said:
Ok, it works well with my USB Lan adapter (Browser, Market browsing, etc.), but if I want to download an app from the market it doesnt work (only over Bluetooth or Wifi).
Lines I used:
dhcpcd eth0
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
Is there a solution for the market download problem?
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Its a problem with honeycomb. Currently it doesn't support wired connections. We can trick it on "kernel level" but some applications use additional API to check for connectivity. Currently I don't know how to trick this API.
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Thanks for the info. But I dont know why Asus integrated USB LAN drivers, without automatic loaders. That makes no sense. But,... ok, I am glad that the driver is inside
xperiaflooter said:
Thanks for the info. But I dont know why Asus integrated USB LAN drivers, without automatic loaders. That makes no sense. But,... ok, I am glad that the driver is inside
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Maybe in some future honeycomb update this feature will be built-in.
I really hope so at least!
I was able to get my USB 2.0 NIC working without a module on Stock3.2 (rooted) and Prime! 1.8.4.
I found a script on here that I placed in /data/ for DHCP
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
netcfg eth0 dhcp
dhcpcd eth0
DNS1 = `getprop net.eth0.dns1`
DNS2 = `getprop net.eth0.dns2`
setprop net.dns1 $DNS1
setprop net.dns2 $DNS2
Here is the one for static.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
busybox ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.22
route add default gw 192.168.1.1
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
setprop net.dns2 8.8.4.4/
Here is the original post from XDA user : Linuxslate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14367749&postcount=41
I don't recall the brand, but here is the chipset.
http://www.asix.com.tw/products.php?op=pItemdetail&PItemID=97;71;101&PLine=71
ciphercore said:
I was able to get my USB 2.0 NIC working without a module on Stock3.2 (rooted) and Prime! 1.8.4.
.....
I don't recall the brand, but here is the chipset.
http://www.asix.com.tw/products.php?op=pItemdetail&PItemID=97;71;101&PLine=71
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That's pretty cool. The Cisco-Linksys USB300M adapter appears to be using that same chipset, so I went ahead and ordered one. I should receive it sometime next week, at which time I'll report back if it works.
I'm working now
Running 3.2 with the latest build 8.5.9. It seems to have the needed driver built in corectly. I've then taken the following script and put it in /system/sbin (I called it wired) The apple USB to ethernet adapter is the one I'm using (cheapest available)
#!/system/bin/sh
ifconfig eth0
if [ $? -gt "0" ]; then
netcfg eth0
dhcpcd eth0
export DNS1=`getprop net.eth0.dns1`
export DNS2=`getprop net.eth0.dns2`
setprop net.dns1 $DNS1
setprop net.dns2 $DNS2
else
netcfg eth0 down
fi
If the device is not up $? will be larger than 0 (0 is success and if the device is down the command fails.) So the script brings up eth0. If eth0 is up $? equals 0 and the script brings the device down cleanly.
Now If I can just figure out how to turn this into an icon on the desktop I'll be all set
linuxrebel said:
Running 3.2 with the latest build 8.5.9. It seems to have the needed driver built in corectly. I've then taken the following script and put it in /system/sbin (I called it wired) The apple USB to ethernet adapter is the one I'm using (cheapest available)
#!/system/bin/sh
ifconfig eth0
if [ $? -gt "0" ]; then
netcfg eth0
dhcpcd eth0
export DNS1=`getprop net.eth0.dns1`
export DNS2=`getprop net.eth0.dns2`
setprop net.dns1 $DNS1
setprop net.dns2 $DNS2
else
netcfg eth0 down
fi
If the device is not up $? will be larger than 0 (0 is success and if the device is down the command fails.) So the script brings up eth0. If eth0 is up $? equals 0 and the script brings the device down cleanly.
Now If I can just figure out how to turn this into an icon on the desktop I'll be all set
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Great script!
Search for GScript app on the market. This is what you looking for
earlyberd said:
That's pretty cool. The Cisco-Linksys USB300M adapter appears to be using that same chipset, so I went ahead and ordered one. I should receive it sometime next week, at which time I'll report back if it works.
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Just to update, the USB300M works fine as well.
I've been looking for this for a while finally I got it, this is what I did:
- Connect your android device to your linux PC
- Enable USB tethering
- On your linux box as root (I'm using Fedora 16)
Code:
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -j MASQUERADE
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
ifconfig usb0 12.12.10.1
With this you will enabled internet sharing between network interfaces and assign an IP to the usb interface.
- Enable mobile data access (3G) on your android
- On your Android using adb or terminal emulator
Code:
ifconfig rmnet0 0.0.0.0
ifconfig usb0 12.12.10.2
route add default gw 12.12.10.1 dev usb0
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
The first line will disable the data traffic through your 3G connection so all the traffic wiil go through the USB
- Enjoy
All apps works because they see a vaild 3G connection!!!
WARNING: If during you are USB connected, the 3g connection is reset, the system will restore its IP and DNS so
the traffic will go through this interface you must reset again the IP to 0.0.0.0 and the dns to 8.8.8.8. Maybe
one of the devs here could help us to prevent this happened. You can always check the IP values of all interfaces by typing "netcfg"
Press Thanks if I help you
everytime,
bash: /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward: Permission denied
yes i tried with sudo, same output.
using ubuntu12.04 64 bit. all other commands are fine,
gandhar said:
everytime,
bash: /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward: Permission denied
yes i tried with sudo, same output.
using ubuntu12.04 64 bit. all other commands are fine,
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In Ubuntu you can re-direct to files you own as the user calling sudo, such as files in your home directory, but not system files
so try this:
sudo bash -c 'echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward'
or you can edit /etc/sysctl.conf and then run sysctl -p
secondary problem
Thank you very much for your post, this is what I was looking for.
I have configured correctly, ubuntu 12.10 and android 2.3.7 (Huawei U8650) but there is a problem.
Only works a few seconds, the first moments. In the browser takes more time, but when I open "play store" internet is disconnected. It seems they check applications and stop working, it's strange. Configuration is successful because it works, but only a few seconds ...
Seems to prove that internet applications not from the 3g and crashes ...
I have broken the wireless on my huawei U8650 and this is the only way I can access the internet
Thanks in advance
PS: I'm Spanish, sorry for my bad English.
wideru said:
Thank you very much for your post, this is what I was looking for.
I have configured correctly, ubuntu 12.10 and android 2.3.7 (Huawei U8650) but there is a problem.
Only works a few seconds, the first moments. In the browser takes more time, but when I open "play store" internet is disconnected. It seems they check applications and stop working, it's strange. Configuration is successful because it works, but only a few seconds ...
Seems to prove that internet applications not from the 3g and crashes ...
I have broken the wireless on my huawei U8650 and this is the only way I can access the internet
Thanks in advance
PS: I'm Spanish, sorry for my bad English.
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Yes sometimes it happen to me too but normally takes several minutes even hours not seconds, READ the WARNING.
Hope it help.
rply plx
what about windows 7 ?
how can i let my all apps including vpn to be worked with reverse tethering
Qutub Uddin said:
what about windows 7 ?
how can i let my all apps including vpn to be worked with reverse tethering
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check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345