Re: US Robotics Modem drivers ?
On Thu, 2004-01-08 at 01:02, Marc Hultquist wrote: > Hey All > > I just got hold of a us robotics 56k message modem and am busy trying to > install it under linux however, I hit > a huge snag, I cant find a driver for it, and I dont have a origional cd > from it :\ I tried probing for it but as of yet I have > not been able to find anything, I also had a look at > http://www.usr-emea.com/support/s-prod-template.asp?loc=emeaâ=5668b > which is the direct link to the modem in specific but I cant seem to find > anything in regard to their modems being compatiable > under linux ? > > Has anyone installed one of these before, and if so would they be willing to > give me some pointers ? Or maybe show me where I could > look for a driver ? > > Kind regards As others have mentioned, this is a standard serial modem, so you should be able to plug it in to COM1 or COM2 and link /dev/modem to /dev/ttyS0 or /dev/ttyS1 respectively with the following command; ln -s /dev/ttyS0 /dev/modem This isn't strictly necessary, but many dialling programs look at /dev/modem by default. As a further note, that I know from personal experience dealing with my parents modem of this type, with the default ATZ init string, it connects at only 33.6k. To activate the X2/V.90 protocols, you also need a second init string. From /memory/ this is ATF1, or maybe AT&F1. Regards Edward -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: US Robotics Modem drivers ?
Hello Marc Hultquist (<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) wrote: > I just got hold of a us robotics 56k message modem and am busy trying > to install it under linux however, I hit > a huge snag, I cant find a driver for it, and I dont have a origional > cd from it :\ I tried probing for it but as of yet I have > not been able to find anything, I also had a look at >http://www.usr-emea.com/support/s-prod-template.asp?loc=emea&prod=5668b > which is the direct link to the modem in specific but I cant seem to > find anything in regard to their modems being compatiable > under linux ? Looks like it is an external modem connected to the serial port. You probably don't need any drivers for the modem, as long as your serial port works. Simply tell the dialing program (pppconfig, kppp or whatever) which port to use. Normally, you need /dev/ttyS0 (COM1) or /dev/ttyS1 (COM2). > [ridiculously long disclaimer] That disclaimer and signature were longer that your message itself. best regards Andreas Janssen -- Andreas Janssen [EMAIL PROTECTED] PGP-Key-ID: 0xDC801674 Registered Linux User #267976 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: US Robotics Modem drivers ?
On 07 January 2004 15:57, Marc Hultquist wrote: > Hey All > > I just got hold of a us robotics 56k message modem and am busy trying > to install it under linux however, I hit > a huge snag, I cant find a driver for it, and I dont have a origional > cd from it :\ I tried probing for it but as of yet I have > not been able to find anything, I also had a look at > http://www.usr-emea.com/support/s-prod-template.asp?loc=emea&prod=5668b > which is the direct link to the modem in specific but I cant seem to > find anything in regard to their modems being compatiable > under linux ? > > Has anyone installed one of these before, and if so would they be > willing to give me some pointers ? Or maybe show me where I could > look for a driver ? > >From the URL, it is clear you have an external serial modem. In most cases, these work with Linux out-of-box and modem drivers are not requisite. Connect the modem to the serial port, say /dev/ttyS1 and use a program such as minicom to configure the modem and get going. $ man minicom for usage and extra detail Got a similar modem, (3com US Robotics 56K Faxmodem) and used 'pppconfig" to set up dialup connections without much hassle. -- Alphonse Ogulla Nairobi, Kenya - University of Nairobi Mail Services "You can't afford to stay offline" http://mail.uonbi.ac.ke/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
