I had pretty close to the same problem with my modem. I found out that
there was a Hardware conflict between my Modem and Soundcard (both PCI).
They both had the same ICQ. So I deleted Linux...and reinstalled. So
this time, I didnt configure my Soundcard, so now, my modem works
beautifully :)
JON
Hitoshi Onda wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I installed Mandrake 6.1 about 2 weeks ago. Now,
> almost everything is working fine except internet
> access. From my reading of this mailing list, I
> suspect my internal modem (PCI) won't work under
> Linux. But, before go for shopping alternative (ISO)
> modem, I would like to double check with people if
> my PCI modem is indeed hardware based and can work
> under Linux. A faint chance!? Anyway, here's a bit
> of info.
>
> My computer is Compaq Presario 5838 (AMD/Athlon500MHz)
> with Conexant HCF V90 56K Data Fax PCI internal modem.
>
> On Windows, it is said to connected to Port COM1 at
> address and set to use FIFO buffers (requires 16550
> compatible UART) and RTS/CTS flow control by hardware.
>
> Now, on Linux, I set modem device to /dev/ttyS0.
> The 'setserial -G /dev/ttyS0' command prints out
> "/dev/ttyS0 uart 16550A port 0x03f8 irq 4 spd_normal
> skip_test".
>
> With this settings, kppp does not work after the
> status
> changes from "modem ready" to "initializing modem...".
> This is ehrn I turn off flow control settings. If I
> select CRTSCTS, then the kppp connect attempt
> returs "modem does not respond" immediately.
> (In either cases, even if I set the modem volume to
> maximum, I do not hear any dialing noise.)
>
> I wonder if I miss any other set ups. Or, simply
> HCF V90 56k DataFax PCI modem is not usable on Linux.
>
> I appreciate any input/help.
> Hitoshi
>
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