Configuration: I have a winmodem modem in my Presario 12XL500 laptop. It is a Conexant HSP MicroModem 56K (rev 1) per "lspci -vv | more"
By Googling around I found a helpful website at http://www.mbsi.ca/cnxtlindrv/ that is dedicated to helping you get your Conexant winmodem working as a linmodem. It turns out that I have a Conexant HSF type modem. I followed the directions provided for that type driver on the website. The only thing I needed that was not directly mentioned was: $ su - $ rm -f /dev/modem $ ln -s /dev/ttySHSF0 /dev/modem I ran these commands after rpm'ing in the drivers for Mandrake 8.1 and after running hsfconfig. hsfconfig reported having made /dev/ttySHSF0. Testing: I rebooted with my PCMCIA lan adapter ejected. I then ran kppp from the Mandrake 8.1 desktop (the icon called Internet; sphere with orbiting star). Voila. Internet access the old fashioned way. I learned the reboot was unnecessary. I eject the PCMCIA LAN adapter. Run kppp and dial ISP. surf on dial-up. Disconnect. Inject PCMCIA Lan Adapter. beep-beep. surf on DSL. I noticed that surfing speed with a 56K modem is the same as with Earthlink DSL. I think I may found have another place to save money while I'm riding out the telecom downturn. -- Mike Mueller www.ss7box.com _______________________________________________ TriLUG mailing list http://www.trilug.org/mailman/listinfo/trilug TriLUG Organizational FAQ: http://www.trilug.org/~lovelace/faq/TriLUG-faq.html
