Synapse SNAPconnect E12, User Manual

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Using usb_modeswitch
Many USB Wi-Fi and cell modems now come with a small amount of onboard storage, typically used to automatically
install drivers when connected to a Windows host. When the device first connects, it appears as a small flash drive or
virtual CD-ROM. After installing the necessary drivers, the Windows host sends a signal to the device instructing it to
“mode switch” – to unmount the storage and expose itself as a Wi-Fi (or cellular) device.
Ubuntu Linux also automatically handles many of these devices. But there may be some out there that Ubuntu does
not recognize by default. If you find that the E12 is not recognizing your device, consider installing
usb_
modeswitch
, which contains a library of parameters for converting devices like these.
sudo apt-get install usb-modeswitch
Then, plug your device in again and you are likely to find that it works as expected.
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