The K5160 usually features "Zero-CD" technology. When you plug it in, it should appear as a virtual CD drive containing the installer.
That is correct. This is the virtual CD-ROM containing the software. Once the software installs, the device "switches modes" and re-appears as a "Network Adapter." If it never switches, your usb_modeswitch is broken. vodafone k5160 software
The K5160 is designed for plug-and-play use on modern operating systems, utilizing the Vodafone Mobile Broadband application. Supported Operating Systems: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, and 10. Versions 10.7 through 10.11. Compatible with Ubuntu 10.04, 10.10, and 11.10. Management Interface: The K5160 usually features "Zero-CD" technology
This software serves three core functions: vodafone k5160 software
Before diving into the software, it is important to understand the hardware capabilities that the software manages: