USB Connect LPWA can perform dial-up network (DUN) connections supporting the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Below we give an example of how you can connect to the Internet using app WvDial. WvDial is a Point-to-Point Protocol Dialer: it dials a modem and starts PPP in order to connect to the Internet.
Step 1: Install wvdial
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sudo apt install wvdial |
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To exit the connection, enter the command |
Troubleshooting
Sometimes it may happen that WvDial exits without closing the PPP interface. This means that when WvDial is restarted, it will no longer work properly. The following application helps restart USB Connect LPWA to close the PPP interface.
Step 1: Install libqmi-utils
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sudo apt install libqmi-utils |
Step 2: Reset USB Connect LPWA
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sudo qmicli --device=/dev/cdc-wdm0 --dms-set-operating-mode="reset" |