Hi Stuart,
Things to check...
Is the module loaded? (lsmod)
Does it report anything out of the ordinary? (Dmesg, tail
/var/log/messages)
Is kppp using the correct port? or is the symbolic link to /dev/modem
correct.
For example if /dev/modem points to /dev/ttyS1 and your real modem is on
/dev/ttyS0 then it will also report that error.
You have permission to open the device, make sure it is readable to the
user running kppp.
HTH
David
On Sun, 2001-11-18 at 14:43, Stuart Anderson wrote:
> I have just installed Mandrake 8.1 and my Motorola SM56 Modem refuse to
> work. I used to have 8.0 and the drivers from Motorola's own web site worked
> fine, now i install them the same way and set them up but when i use Kppp to
> conect i get the error, 'sorry can't open modem' Can any one help me out
> please??? (SYSTEM SPECS AT END)
>
> Stuart
>
> Mandrake 8.1 (Vitamin)
> Kernal 2.4.8-26mdk #1 sun sep23 17:06:39 CEST 2001
> Machine i686
>
> Kppp Verson: 2.0.8
> pppd Verson: 2.4.1
>
> Kppp Terminal output when quirying modem
>
> opener: received OpenLock
>
> opener: received OpenDevice
> error opening modem device !
> opener: received RemoveLock
>
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