Setup Huawei E1550 pada Ubuntu 9.04

Are you looking for a way to make Globe Tattoo (Huawei E1552) works with Ubuntu 9.04?

Huawei E1552 is a new model of their HSDPA modem model lines, distributed by local telecom companies here in the Philippines like Globe, Digitel and Smart Telecommunications. Sadly, on Ubuntu 9.04, built-in support for this kind of modem is not present.

To make it work, follow the instructions below:

1. Install udev-extras, type “sudo apt-get install udev-extras” (without quotes)
2. Create a new file called /etc/udev/rules.d/00-option-modem-modeswitch.rules
3. Edit the newly created file above and paste this line: ATTRS{idVendor}==”12d1″, ATTRS{idProduct}==”1446″, RUN+=”modem-modeswitch -v 0x%s{idVendor} -p 0x%s{idProduct} -t option-zerocd”
4. Run “sudo /etc/init.d/udev restart” (without quotes) to restart udev.

After that, plug your Huawei E1552 modem to your PC and you will notice that Ubuntu 9.04 instantly recognizes your modem. If not, restart your Ubuntu system.

On Ubuntu 9.10, this modem is supported out of the box together with the older models like E160 and E220, so no need to follow the instructions above.