How to configure Reliance netconnect broadband in linux (Ubuntu 10.04 )

Here is a small tutorial on how to use reliance netconnect broadband plus on ubuntu(10.04) machine.

To start with we need to install two packages usb-modswitch and usb-modswitch-data.

Open up Terminal,and type the following
$sudo apt-get install -yq usb-modeswitch usb-modeswitch-data

Then we need to edit wvdial.conf file (this is a utility that helps in making modem-based connections to the Internet that is included in Linux distributions),

To edit wvdial.conf, type this in the Terminal

$sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf

Type the following in the file opened,be sure to add your phone number
[Modem0]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 115200
SetVolume = 0
Dial Command = ATDT
Init1 = ATZ
FlowControl = Hardware (CRTSCTS)
[Dialer netconnect]
Username = your device phone number
Password = password (usually the device phone number)
Phone = #777
Stupid Mode = 1
Inherits = Modem0
Now, close the editor and reboot the system.
To connect to the Internet, type this in the terminal

$sudo wvdial netconnect
If you want to disconnect from the internet, just press CTRL+C.

Read more about usb-modswitch and usb-modswitch-data