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WiMAX
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The WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) system provides users mobile broadband Internet using the 2G and 3G networks. This article explains the setup of WiMAX USB dongles.
Supported hardware
This workflow is tested on the following hardware:
| Manufacturer | Model | USB IDs | Works? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel | One Touch X220L | 1bbb:f000 1bbb:0017 |
Yes |
| Intel | Intel Corporation WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 | 8086:423d | Yes |
Note
Please update this if you have tested it on other hardware.
Please update this if you have tested it on other hardware.
Installation
Prerequisites
Set PPP first.
Kernel
You need to activate the following kernel options:
KERNEL
'"`UNIQ--pre-00000000-QINU`"'
USB_ModeSwitch
Most USB WiMAX dongles have a double mode. See the USB_ModeSwitch article for more information and instructions.