Ubuntu Networking :: Installing Newer Version Of Network-manager In Lucid - From Daily Trunk Builds Ppa

This is only for Lucid and Maverick, as there's no 0.8.1 builds for other releases in this ppa. Why?

Because today there seems to be a fuss about 3g usb-modems. And as of network-manager version 0.8.1, there is added support for those and some more.

The release features for current version 0.8.1, from gnome.org

Lucid ships with an earlier version and there's a ppa for daily builds (that could break, so use it on need-only-basis).

Visit the link, or google: NetworkManager daily trunk builds for ubuntu

Follow the steps on the site to add it in the repositories.

After that, it's just a simple

Code:

apt will update the needed files. Then reboot, you're done.

I strongly recommend, that you disable the PIN code query for your SIM card and enable 'Connect automatically' from:

As this seems to be more reliable than connecting/reconnecting manually from the applet list. After that, it's plug&play.

I use the modem Huawei E1820 (uses option1 driver) and for me, this update...
- gives you the ability to choose the desired network; 3G only, 3G pref., EDGE etc.
- Then it shows the signal strength and the technology used atm.; HSPA, UMTS etc.

And the main reason I installed it, bluetooth DUN support. So far it has been working great with Lucid on 32bit architecture, and I don't have to disconnect the modem between boots, or after suspend/resume.