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      Guest
      last edited by

      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
        last edited by

        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
          last edited by

          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
            last edited by

            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
                last edited by

                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
                      last edited by

                      @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
                          last edited by

                          @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
                                last edited by

                                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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                                  AndrewZ
                                  last edited by

                                  try the dirty trick - remove Z from your custom init string, then edit the configuration file and remove M1 from the factory init string

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                                    smejdil
                                    last edited by

                                    How and where M1 remove it?

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                                      smejdil
                                      last edited by

                                      This configuration is OK

                                      
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                 &F0E1Q0 +CMEE=2
Modem port                  /dev/cuaU0.0

                                      My post on my blog in Czech
                                      http://blog.smejdil.cz/2016/06/pfsense-2315-lte-modem-huawei-me909u-521.html

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                                        celevra
                                        last edited by

                                        i can confirm the init string "&F0E1Q0 +CMEE=2" works for me also with german o2
                                        but only until i reboot, after that i only get 2 devices cuau0 and cuau1 and cellular shows me that the adapter is unsupported.
                                        I have to unplug the power cable, after that everything connects as normal
                                        Is there a solution for that problem?

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                                          z3n0
                                          last edited by

                                          Hi all,
                                          before upgrading pfsense, I was using properly Huawei ME909u-521.
                                          pFsense was create for modem port (/dev/cuaU0.1, cuaU0.2, cuaU0.3, cuaU0.4) and it connect properly in 4G/LTE).
                                          This is /var/log/system.log:

                                          
ppp: [opt2_link0] can't open /dev/cuau0: Device busy
Mar  2 16:09:51 pfSense ppp: [opt2_link0] MODEM: Fail to open serial port /dev/cuau0 on speed 115200
Mar  2 16:09:51 pfSense ppp: [opt2_link0] Link: DOWN event
Mar  2 16:09:51 pfSense ppp: [opt2_link0] LCP: Down event
Mar  2 16:09:51 pfSense ppp: [opt2_link0] Link: reconnection attempt 24801 in 4 seconds

                                          I've tried to reboot but nothing.

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                                          • stephenw10S
                                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                            last edited by

                                            Looks like it's trying to open the wrong port:

                                            /dev/cuau0

                                            The lower-case u there indicates an on board serial port. /dev/cuaU0 would be a USB connected com port.

                                            Steve

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