hello everyone ..

I am a new comer to AntiX albeit I am not new to Linux as I am using Ubuntu 12.10 in my desktop PC, but planning to use AntiX 12 in my non-pae processor laptop..

My problem is that I couldn't configuer my 3G usb broadband connection on AntiX. Gnome PPP and the other connection manager failed to connect to the internet as my 3G modem is a usb modem, and my G3 connection is of the type that doesn't require a username or a password, but a APN and a phone #. However, in Ubuntu it was easier to connect via the provided network manager of which I've attached a picture hereunder:



My question is: is there any way to get my hands on a connection manager similar to Ubuntu's to work with my newly installed AntiX 12?

you can install the same one if you like, just search network manager in synaptic (antix control center - system - manage software packages). Then you need to make sure wicd gnomeppp and ceni (rutilit to maybe?) are removed.
however you should be able to get gnome pop to work, I have used a USB modem with same settings before (about a year ago
). any idea where it is hanging up?

Did you try the UMTs app in menu/Internet?

Also in antiX control centre

App is called umts-panel2

Thanks Dave $ anticapitalista for your prompt responses..
I've in fact used the UMTs app which recognized the modem as 'analog' modem and not a usb modem. When I press the 'connect' button nothing seems to happen. I've downloaded a .deb package of 'network manager' and will try to install it manually as I could not use 'synaptic' because of failing to connect to the internet via AntiX.. I will inform you of the outcome soon ..