> I note that Suse is detecting my modem (Dynalink ALE070 with > Globespanvirata (Conexant??)chipset when I look under: > > SUSE Hardware tool>Unknown device>Globespan USB-ADSL Modem.
That might not be proof that Linux can handle that modem. Every USB device has an identification string, which can always be read by Linux. > I "inserted" the device using the harware tool and it reports that the > driver is loaded, and it should be possible to use the device. Lookup in the resources tab what driver it has loaded (the modprobe line(s)). Then check with lsmod that that module is indeed loaded. You can also try and load the module from root's command line, which might be more informative. Make sure the module is not loaded (easiest to reboot), check that with lsmod. The type the modprobe command and see if it says anything interesting. Immediately after load the file /var/log/messages into your favourite editor and read from the end(!) backwards, looking for any line related to the module loading. This should show any low level communication problems with kernel and modem. If you're certain that the modem is functional under Linux, you can try to connect to your ISP. Modems sold in NZ should be preconfigured for NZ's line parameters, however if you use yast then it's theoretically possible that yast overrides those values which it can control. Then you need to get your user name and password just right... :) Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
