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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.

Installation

Prerequisites

Set PPP first.

Kernel

You need to activate the following kernel options:

KERNEL

Networking support --->
    [*] WiMAX Wireless Broadband support
Device drivers --->
    [*] Network device support
        WiMMAX broadband devices --->
            <*> Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 over USB
        USB Network adapters --->
            <*> Option USB High Speed Mobile Devices

USB_ModeSwitch

Most USB WiMAX dongles have a double mode. See the USB_ModeSwitch article for more information and instructions.

Configuration

Network management