I send infogeneral.txt becouse I hope some solutions for utility my moden in ubuntu. Do NOT send this text with common information to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx There are instructions to UNSUBSCRIBE from discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx at http://www.linmodems.org ============== Several sections are included in this file: The Summary of modem Support under Linux description of the soft modem identity tests: SIL ids some output from scanModem specific to your System an explanation of the GCC 2.95 compiler warning ethernet Interference with DNS (domain name service) Please Linux Newbies read carefully, the companion Modem/DriverCompiling.txt and its Followup Modem/DriverTesting.txt section with dialout examples. It is the CHIPSET, and Not the modem BrandName which is informative for Linux support The chipset types that are fully supported under Linux, without proprietary drivers, have the more expersive controller chipsets. These include the 3COM,Inc 3CXM556 and AgereSystems FM560LK chipsets. Do a WWW search to find them. USB modems will not be detected through the acm.o driver with port /dev/ttyACM0 UNTIL proper USB support is installed. See http://www.linux-usb.org/USB-guide/x332.html, Linux_kernel_source/Documentation/usb/acm.txt, and http://www.usb.org/developers/devclass_docs/usbcdc11.pdf (page 15) Among the USB modems with proprietary interfaces, there is support for Conexant HSF modems are supported by the hsfmodem package at http://www.linuxant.com/drivers HSF USB with Vendor:Product IDs - 0572:1300 0572:1301 0572:1302 0572:1303 08E3:0111 with updates at http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/index.php HCF Vendor ID: 0572 Product ID: 1290 (Cadmus2 HCF, Conexant) is supported, but NOT the Cadmus I types: http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hcf/faq.php#25 HCF USB Vendor ID: 05AC Product ID: 8202 (Cadmus2 HCF, for Apple/Mac and not PCs) SmartUSB56 (ST7554) based modems with ID: 0483:7554 The SWEEX USB modem has the ST7554 chipset Drivers are at http://www.smlink.com/main/index1.php?ln=en&main_id=40 http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/archive-fourth/msg00176.html is an installation report. To write out Smartlink information, use the proxy entry ./scanModem test 1131:3400 PCMCIA card modems can serve if your laptops modem is not supported under Linux. http://freewebhosting.hostdepartment.com/g/gromitkc/pcmcia_list.html The 3COM,Inc 3CXM556 and AgereSystems FM560LK chip modems use Open Source serial-cs.o drivers. For modems not recognized by scanModem, chipset information may be obtained under Microsoft Windows through: 1) Start > Settings > Control Panel > Classical View (for WinXP) > Modem or alternatively under Linux # cat /proc/asound/mc97* Try to identify the modem setup file, with name perhaps MODEM.INF 2) Open a COMM console, and send ATI commands to the modem (ATI, ATI1, ATI2, etc) which may elicit chipset and driver information. Here is an example ATI3 - Agere SoftModem Version 2.1.22 ATI5 - 2.1.22, AMR Intel MB, AC97 ID:SIL REV:0x27 successfully identifying an Agere SoftModem chipset, both by name and through the:softmodem SIL ID: AC97 ID:SIL REV:0x27 SUPPORT SUMMARY - as of 2007_March_15 ------------------------------------- Controller chipsets are used in the most expensive modems and are supported. They utilize the same serial drivers included with kernel+module installations, and most commonly one of the ports /dev/ttyS0 thru 3. Such chipsets are produced by 3Com, AgereSystems (the Venus chipset), Topic Semiconductor Corp., and others. But the same companies may produce unsupported WinModems. Do not depend on the Brand Name. Look for an explicit statement of Linux support AVOID the following modem chipsets: ESS - no formal support since 2.2.2 kernels, though there are kluges: http://andywettstein.home.comcast.net/ess/ http://tx.technion.ac.il/~raindel/ 3Com/US Robotics winmodems - never supported under Linux SmartLink - newer chipsets are supported: http://www.smlink.com ftp://ftp.smlink.com/linux/unsupported/ Moreover, the slmodem-2.9.10 drivers will support Many but not all modem Ssubsystems that serve under AC97/MC97 controllers. Conexant - all modems supported with drivers at: http://www.linuxant.com Testcode for slow 14,400 mH support is free, BUT there is a one time charge for the full speed support. Intel Inc. - http://developer.intel.com/design/modems/support/drivers.htm For early releases check at: http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/resources.html The HaM modem is supported, but code is no longer being updated; there will likely be failures under emerging 2.6 kernels. The 536EP and five Intel537 modem chipset variants are actively supported. Lucent /AgereSystems The Venus chipset modem uses the Linux seraik drivers and is thus supported. Modems with digital signal processing (DSP) chipsets are supported: http:/ltmodem.heby.de For AC97/MC97 soft modems. Initiate software access through code sponsor IBM: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-52698 Coding of support for has Not yet begun PCI soft modems with PCI_IDs 11c1:048? Motorola support is at: http://www.motorola.com/softmodem/sm56_download.htm through 2.4.22 kernels. PCTel modem business has been sold to Conexant Driver compiler resources are at: http://pctelcompdb.sourceforge.net/ However, the pre-compiled binary component is yet to be assembled with the gcc 3.nn used in newer Linux releases, so forced (-f) insertions may be necessary: insmod -f pctel Some of the HSP soft modems are supported by the SmartLink slmodem-2.9.10 drivers. Broadcom modems in Dell laptops and PCs - can be made to function under 2.4 kernels, but code has not been updated recently. --------- end chipset section ---------------------- SUPPORT under the current 2.6.nn kernels. The more expensive Controller chipset modems are functioning. SmartLink slmodem-2.9.9 drivers are functioning. Conexant has 2.6.n support The Lucent/Agere digital signal processing (DSP) chipsets do have informal service into 2.6.n kernels and an AgereSystems release is soon expected. Intel, Agere Systems and Linuxant are firmly expected to continue support into 2.6.nn, though the Intel HaM software will not be updated to 2.6.n service ------------------------------------ Preparing winmodem drivers will generally require compiling. If you are not familar with this process DEFINITELY read carefully the Modem/DriverCompiling.txt
