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      AndrewZ
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      @SimonBu:

      i cant´t see the serial ports ;-(

      what you can see about the modem in the log?

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        SimonBu
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        the Log shows nothing in offical 2.2.5

        it´s very strange on beeloos side it works and on my side it don´t will work.

        Therefore i had my one compiled version with the changes discribed in this Thread. Then i can see the Moden in the PPP Tab but i can´t establish a connection to the Internet.

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          Guest
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          I don't see the modem in u3g from FreeBSD11 -Current from August26th.

          This would mean it probably did not make it into FreeBSD 10.2 and hence pfSense 2.25 is based off that.

          Do you see the PID in your u3g?

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            SimonBu
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            how can i check this?

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              Guest
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              You can look at the source code of u3g.c from pfSense to see for sure.. Do you know your VendorID and ProductID?

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                Guest
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                So the model number is not in u3g, but what matters is what is in the file >usbdevs<

                https://github.com/freebsd/freebsd/blob/master/sys/dev/usb/usbdevs

                It contains the individual VID and PID's that make up USB. Your devices VID and PID must be on this list to work.

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                  Guest
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                  Please keep in mind the github version of >usbdevs_That is bleeding edge, where stuff breaks daily. pfSense uses their own version based on FreeBSD 10.2. Source is available on the homepage._

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                    bullet92
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                    Someone could help me to recompile the kernel? with your information I can write an how to, since there isn't updated doc.
                    https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=103626.0

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                      SimonBu
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                      Hi folks,

                      i have to pick up this Thread again….

                      in the Past i was not able to establish a connection to my Provider via PFSense...

                      now i have updated my APU to 2.3 and the Modem will be find by default.

                      BUT:

                      When i do my provider settings i get the followed error:

                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: +CGDCONT=1,"IP","web.vodafone.de"
                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: Detected Hayes compatible modem.
                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: The modem responded with "ERROR" to the command "AT&F&C1&D2E0S0=0M1" at ModemCmd: label.
                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] MODEM: chat script failed
                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] Link: DOWN event
                      Dec 21 10:12:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] LCP: Down event 
                      

                      When i change the Init String to AT^SYSCFGEX="030201",3FFFFFFF,1,2,80044,, (based on beeloo´s info) i get:

                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: +CGDCONT=1,"IP","web.vodafone.de"
                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: Detected Hayes compatible modem.
                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: The modem responded with "ERROR" to the command "AT&F&C1&D2E0S0=0M1" at ModemCmd: label.
                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] MODEM: chat script failed
                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] Link: DOWN event
                      Dec 21 10:15:00 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] LCP: Down event 
                      

                      so no changes….

                      When i changed it to "Z" then i get followed error:

                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: Detected Custom modem.
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: Dialing server at *99#...
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: ATDT*99#
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] CHAT: Invalid dial init string.
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] MODEM: chat script failed
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] Link: DOWN event
                      Dec 21 10:16:13 	ppp 		[opt3_link0] LCP: Down event 
                      

                      Does someone has an idea for me?

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                        AndrewZ
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                        Connect to the modem through the terminal and check both init and dial strings.

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                          Guest
                          last edited by

                          The modem responded with "ERROR" to the command "AT&F&C1&D2E0S0=0M1"
                          

                          You will probably need another modem string or command to get it running.

                          Also some mobile ISPs are working on a different mode likes others or the modem is set up.

                          • Data mode (DM)
                          • Direct IP mode (DIP)

                          So perhaps you need to flash the firmware to the newest version and set also the mode to another one
                          that your mobile provider will be supporting.

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                            SimonBu
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                            Hi Frank,

                            maybee you can explain me how to do that ….

                            Gruß aus der Nähe von Köln

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                              Guest
                              last edited by

                              maybee you can explain me how to do that ….

                              To get the right AT commands you should try it out by your self or get it from your ISP.
                              To get the information on with mode your modem must be configured or is working only
                              your ISP can tell you. To change that mode you need a small tool given from the modem
                              producer, often you will be able to change this mode also with the toll to flash your new
                              firmware on the modem.

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                                AndrewZ
                                last edited by

                                Forget about the ISP for a while.
                                Again, connect to the modem through the terminal. This is the only tool required now.
                                If ATDT*99# does not work - the modem could be in NDIS mode.
                                In order to check this just try AT^NDISDUP=1,1,"web.vodafone.de"

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                                  SimonBu
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                                  @BlueBobold: I have heard from that but only for USB Stick Modems…. no info found how to do that for a PCIe Card.

                                  @AndrewZ: ATDT*99# does not work I get "ERROR" as output.

                                  When I try "AT^NDISDUP=1,1,"web.vodafone.de"" I get the followed output:

                                  OK
                                  
                                  ^NDISSTAT: 0,0,,"IPV6"
                                  
                                  ^NDISSTAT: 1,,,"IPV4"
                                  

                                  seems that it connect.

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                                    SimonBu
                                    last edited by

                                    but how can i check it now and how can i impliment it?

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                                      AndrewZ
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                                      @SimonBu:

                                      how can i check it now and how can i impliment it?

                                      Run ifconfig to check if you have an interface for the modem with the IP address obtained from your ISP.
                                      Then you will probably need to put AT^NDISDUP into some auto-run script.

                                      Alternatively you can try to activate another configuration profile in your modem and run it in RAS/PPP mode. Check the discussion here.

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                                        SimonBu
                                        last edited by

                                        in my mode i don´t have an ethernet IF

                                        when i switch it to the other mode i will have an ethernet IF but no IP/connection. and i don´t have a serial port to comunicate with.

                                        the mysteryious thing is that beeloo has it running. he only has compiled the usbID into the kernel.

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                                          AndrewZ
                                          last edited by

                                          Unfortunately I do not have the similar module to experiment with.
                                          Just an idea - you may need to switch the mode at some earlier stage, before the interfaces detected by the OS.
                                          We had a similar discussion here some time ago, try searching for usbmodeswitch and earlyshellcmd.

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                                            smejdil
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                                            Hi i have also problem with connection to T-Mobile CZ

                                            I use PC Engines APU.1D and LTE Huawei ME909u-521 with actual pfSense 2.3.1_5

                                            Modem is present in the system. SIM card dont use PIN in mobile works. Modem is in slot (J16).

                                            dmesg | grep -i 'HUAWEI'
                                            ugen3.2: <huawei technology="">at usbus3
                                            u3g0: <huawei mobile="" connect="" -="" modem="">on usbus3
                                            
                                            usbconfig -d 3.2
                                            ugen3.2: <huawei mobile="" huawei="" technology="">at usbus3, cfg=0 md=HOST spd=HIGH (480Mbps) pwr=ON (500mA)</huawei></huawei></huawei> 
                                            

                                            and detail

                                            usbconfig -d 3.2 dump_device_desc
                                            ugen3.2: <huawei mobile="" huawei="" technology=""> at usbus3, cfg=0 md=HOST spd=HIGH (480Mbps) pwr=ON (500mA)
                                            
                                              bLength = 0x0012 
                                              bDescriptorType = 0x0001 
                                              bcdUSB = 0x0200 
                                              bDeviceClass = 0x0000  <probed by="" interface="" class="">
                                              bDeviceSubClass = 0x0000 
                                              bDeviceProtocol = 0x0000 
                                              bMaxPacketSize0 = 0x0040 
                                              idVendor = 0x12d1 
                                              idProduct = 0x1573 
                                              bcdDevice = 0x0228 
                                              iManufacturer = 0x0001  <huawei technology="">
                                              iProduct = 0x0002  <huawei mobile="">
                                              iSerialNumber = 0x0003  <0123456712ABCA17>
                                              bNumConfigurations = 0x0003</huawei></huawei></probed></huawei>
                                            

                                            On pfSense PPP are seting

                                            IPv4 Configuration Type  PPP
                                            Country       Czech Republic
                                            Provider               T-Mobile
                                            Plan       T-Mobile - internet.t-mobile.cz
                                            Phone number                  *99#
                                            Access Point Name          internet.t-mobile.cz
                                            Init string     Z
                                            Modem port     /dev/cuaU0.2

                                            Log - Init string with Z (ATZ)

                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan] Bundle: Interface ng0 created
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] Link: OPEN event
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: Open event
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: state change Initial --> Starting
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: LayerStart
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: Detected Custom modem.
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: Dialing server at *99#...
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: ATDT*99#
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: Invalid dial init string.
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] MODEM: chat script failed
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] Link: DOWN event
                                            Jun 22 10:37:15 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: Down event
                                            

                                            Log - Init string without Z (AT)

                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan] Bundle: Interface ng0 created
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] Link: OPEN event
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: Open event
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: state change Initial --> Starting
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: LayerStart
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: +CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.t-mobile.cz"
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: Detected Hayes compatible modem.
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] CHAT: The modem responded with "ERROR" to the command "AT&F&C1&D2E0S0=0M1" at ModemCmd: label.
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] MODEM: chat script failed
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] Link: DOWN event
                                            Jun 17 23:06:45 	ppp 		[wan_link0] LCP: Down event
                                            
                                            

                                            I tested AT command manualy

                                            cu -l /dev/cuaU0.2
                                            
                                            Connected
                                            AT^HCSQ?
                                            
                                            ^HCSQ: "WCDMA",50,51,60,0
                                            
                                            OK
                                            AT^SYSCFGEX=?
                                            
                                            ^SYSCFGEX: ("00","03","02","01","99"),((2000004e80380,"GSM850/GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900/WCDMA BCI/WCDMA BCII/WCDMA BCV/WCDMA BCVIII"),(3fffffff,"All Bands")),(0-2),(0-4),((800d7,"LTE BC1/LTE BC2/LTE BC3/LTE BC5/LTE BC7/LTE BC8/LTE BC20"),(7fffffffffffffff,"All Bands"))
                                            
                                            OK
                                            
                                            ATI
                                            
                                            Manufacturer: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
                                            Model: ME909u-521
                                            Revision: 12.636.11.01.00
                                            IMEI: 860461025220081
                                            +GCAP: +CGSM
                                            
                                            OK
                                            
                                            cat /var/etc/mpd_wan.conf 
                                            startup:
                                            	# configure the console
                                            	set console close
                                            	# configure the web server
                                            	set web close
                                            
                                            default:
                                            pppclient:
                                            	create bundle static wan
                                            	set bundle enable ipv6cp
                                            	set iface name ppp1
                                            	set iface disable on-demand
                                            	set iface idle 0
                                            	set iface enable tcpmssfix
                                            	set iface up-script /usr/local/sbin/ppp-linkup
                                            	set iface down-script /usr/local/sbin/ppp-linkdown
                                            	set ipcp ranges 0.0.0.0/0 10.64.64.0/0
                                            	set ipcp enable req-pri-dns
                                            	set ipcp enable req-sec-dns
                                            	#log -bund -ccp -chat -iface -ipcp -lcp -link
                                            
                                            	create link static wan_link0 modem
                                            	set link action bundle wan
                                            	set link disable multilink
                                            	set link keep-alive 10 60
                                            	set link max-redial 0
                                            	set link disable chap pap
                                            	set link accept chap pap eap
                                            	set link disable incoming
                                            	set link mtu 1492
                                            	set auth authname "user"
                                            	set auth password ��
                                            	set modem device /dev/cuaU0.2
                                            	set modem script DialPeer
                                            	set modem idle-script Ringback
                                            	set modem watch -cd
                                            	set modem var $DialPrefix "DT"
                                            	set modem var $Telephone "*99#"
                                            	set modem var $InitString "Z"
                                            	set modem var $PinWait "0"
                                            	set modem var $APN "internet.t-mobile.cz"
                                            	set modem var $APNum "1"
                                            	open
                                            

                                            On my place is signal only WCDMA no LTE :-(

                                            Where do I find fault? Thank you for the advice.

                                            Here is photo - https://www.flickr.com/photos/smejdil/27783164666/

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