Unable to connect USB modem

Question

I want to configure my DLink USB modem to Ubuntu 12.10, it does not detect it.

Answer 1

Open up a terminal from Applications -> Accessories. Type:

gksu gedit /etc/modules

At the bottom of the file, make two new lines, like this:

usbserial

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Then close the editor program and save it. Reboot the computer[.]

I found this solution in Maduka Jayalath's answer to Micromax MMX 310G Data Card is not being recognized as a modem.