What is the EXACT model # of your modem? Chances are if it's a 3Com/USR it's
a WinModem, which is not supported by Linux ("winmodem" as in mostly
software emulation of hardware!) Check the hardware compatibility list
(sorry, don't know the URL) for your modem....
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Asbridge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 1999 12:07 PM
Subject: [newbie] connecting to the internet
> Hi
>
> I am trying to connect to my aol account using a 3 com modem.
>
> I have configured minicom to use device ttys1(com2) which is
> the port device to which my external modem is attached.
>
> I am trying to dial in and have entered the number and id/password in
> the configuration for the aol account in the dial up program.
>
> It says something like initializing modem
>
> then it says 'Setting speaker volume...'
>
> and just hangs...
>
>
> What is wrong? If I have to set up somthing else to do with my sound
> card for example where do I start?
>
> regards
>
> Mike : - )
>
>
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