The device is basically a rebranded clearwire device. Originally when ordering it, there didn't appear to be linux support but I was hopeful. When the device arrived, I plugged it in, and it WORKED!!! No issues!!!
Now I'm thinking of adding it to a dreamplug in a remote location (but not so remote that it doesn't have 4G).
The device doesn't require a connection manager and linux sees it as a hardwired connection eth2. I will do additional testing tomorrow. Wonder how the other freedompop/clearwire devices holdup.
Also wonder when freedompop will fix their 'friend' feature.
Could you give an update on your experience with Linux? I would like to buy one to use with a Raspberry Pi running a "Wheezy" Debian build but am concerned about the drivers/connection manager.
ReplyDeleteOpen up the terminal and type in ifconfig
DeleteIt should show 3 devices eth0, eth1, and lo.
eth0 is the built-in ethernet port.
eth1 is the FreedomPop device
lo is the loopback interface
Type: sudo dhclient eth1
That should enable the FreedomPop device. However, you need to do this network setting every time you restart the Pi. I guess you can write a script to automate it when it boots.
The ubeestick actually worked out of the box with ubuntu 12.0 . I was shocked. I was prepared to compile drivers from scratch and sacrifice cute furry woodland creatures.
ReplyDeleteOnce I plugged it in the machine mapped it as eth2 and got an IP. It was so simple I was shocked.
I don't own a raspberry Pi but I got it working on my dreamplug in a few minutes.
Thanks! Ordering one and hoping for a similarly hassle-free setup. Cheers.
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