On Wed, May 02, 2007 at 11:02:58AM +0300, Jacques Goldberg wrote:
> As Marv says, you should use wvdial to debug your connection.
> With minicom you cannot connect to the Internet, even not login to your
> ISP, just see (perhaps) that the modem works.
I'm not having any problem to login to my ISP, I just can't make the the
modem dial out. That is the reason to use minicom, I'm trying the modem
first. I guess that all neccessary configurations, programs and the such
for ISP authentication should be correct, as it was working before in my
previous notebook. (Yes, that was a Smart Link modem too)
> If you insist using minicom, which we strongly discourage, you MUST have
> X3 added to the modem initialization string.
>
That was my fault ! You're right, and that was what I used in my
tests, as all texts say "do no test carrier presence", and even because
most of the time I just have no line connected. No, the line connection
does not change anything.
The problem is that it doesn't matter if I use 'wvdial', 'minicom' or
what else we imagine, doesn't matter if I ask to check the carrier or not,
doesn't matter if I ask for "no wait" (X3) or not, doesn't matter if the
line is connected or not, every single try gives exactly the same result:
application: NO CARRIER
ERROR
slmodemd: error: cannot setup hw params for playback: Invalid argument
hda-intel: invalid format_val, rate=9600, ch=1, format=2
Just for the records, the error messages above came from a try with
'wvdial' with a config that reads :
=====================8<------- cut here ------------------------------
[Dialer Defaults]
# lines beginning with # are Comments, not read by wvdial
Modem = /dev/ttySL0
Baud = 115200
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
## if there is problem with dial tone acquisition, add into the above line:
# X3 meaning "dial without waiting"
## for some Internet Provides, there may be problems with the new V92 mode codes
# This can be suppresses with an:
# Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 +MS=90
## Within Italy it is sometimes necessary to even force a slower mode
# ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 +MS=34
# This mode is also useful for PBX dialout lines.
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
# edit in your IP's phone number below.
Phone = 9999-9999
# Do not use - or spaceds in the Phone = line
# Introducing a pause with a , is sometimes necessary with hotel/company
# switchb
# Phone = 8,3334445555 or 8,,,3334445555 for s 3 second pause
Username = blah
# for MSN.net, use instead
# Username = MSN/Your_Login_Name
Password = bleh
# if not using the SmartLink slmodemd, comment out with # the following
# line.
Carrier Check = no
=====================8<------- cut here ------------------------------
And the output was :
=====================8<------- cut here ------------------------------
# wvdial
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.54.0
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
ATZ
OK
--> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
OK
--> Modem initialized.
--> Sending: ATDT9999-9999
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT9999-9999
NO CARRIER
ERROR
--> No Carrier! Trying again.
--> Sending: ATDT9999-9999
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT9999-9999
NO CARRIER
ERROR
--> No Carrier! Trying again.
--> Sending: ATDT9999-9999
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATDT9999-9999
NO CARRIER
ERROR
--> No Carrier! Trying again.
And so forth "ad nauseam".
=====================8<------- cut here ------------------------------
For each "NO CARRIER/ERROR" I have a corresponding message "error:
cannot setup hw params for playback: Invalid argument" in the 'slmodemd'
output and the corresponding "invalid format_val, rate=9600, ch=1,
format=2" in the syslog/dmesg.
Thank you for your attention.
> Jacques
>
> Fernando M. Roxo da Motta wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> >
> > I'm sending attached the file 'ModemData.txt', as requested by it.
> >
> >(Note: the suggested subject "SomeName, ..." is not clear, my name ?, my
> >machine name?, the modem name ?;)
> >
> > This is an Acer TravelMate 8210-6597 (Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2 GHz, 2GiB
> >ram).
> >
> > I've tried the package "slmodem-alsa-2.9.11-1.lvn5" (for FC5, I know,
> >but it loaded anyway), the "SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz" (as suggested by
> >"ModemData.txt" and "YourSystem.txt" files) and, finally, the
> >"slmodem-2.9.11-20070427.tar.gz". All produced the same result.
> >
> > The daemon 'slmodemd' loaded with rhe following setup :
> >
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >#/etc/sysconfig/slmodemd
> >#modem device, default /dev/slamr0,
> >#for USB take /dev/slusb0 for example
> >#SLMODEMD_DEVICE=/dev/slamr0
> >#for Alsa support with older software should be "hw:n"
> >#for ATI chipset "modem:n" is mandatory
> >SLMODEMD_DEVICE="hw:0,6"
> >
> >#Your country, try "slmodemd --countrylist"
> >SLMODEMD_COUNTRY=BRAZIL
> >
> >#config Alsa support
> >SLMODEMD_OPTS="--alsa"
> >
> >#config Alsa support debug use (e.g.) interactively :
> >#slmodemd -c BRAZIL --alsa --debug=2 --log hw:0,6
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >
> > I'm using the 'minicom' to test the modem, and the results were the
> >same as those with 'wvdial'. The modem answers to ATI[0-7] giving an
> >error for ATI8 :
> >
> >
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >AT S7=45 S0=0 L1 V1 X4 &c1 E1 Q0
> >OK
> >ati0
> >SmartLink Soft Modem
> >OK
> >ati1
> >SmartLink Soft Modem, 2.9.11
> >Smart Link Ltd.
> >OK
> >ati2
> >SmartLink Soft Modem, 2.9.11
> >Smart Link Ltd.
> >OK
> >ati3
> >hw:0,6
> >alsa modem driver
> >OK
> >ati4
> >s00=000 s01=000 s02=043 s03=013 s04=010 s05=008 s06=002 s07=045
> >s08=002 s09=006 s10=007 s11=100 s12=050 s13=001 s14=000 s15=001
> >s16=001 s17=000 s18=000 s19=000 s20=000 s21=000 s22=000 s23=000
> >
> >OK
> >ati5
> >Stored Profile 0:
> >OK
> >ati6
> >Stored Profile 1:
> >OK
> >ati7
> >Country: BRAZIL
> >OK
> >ati8
> >ERROR
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >
> > When I try to dial anything it complains :
> >
> >atdt 222222222
> >NO CARRIER
> >ERROR
> >
> >
> > Running interactively the daemon I get :
> >
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> ># slmodemd -c BRAZIL --alsa --debug=2 --log hw:0,6
> >SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Apr 30 2007 17:32:58
> ><879.831452> SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Apr 30 2007 17:32:58
> ><879.831560> hw:0,6: startup modem...
> ><879.831688> hw:0,6: update termios...
> >symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/1' created.
> >modem `hw:0,6' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/1'
> ><879.832179> open file: /var/lib/slmodem/data.hw:0,6...
> ><879.832909> main: rt applyed: SCHED_FIFO, pri 99
> >Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination.
> ><909.159858> main: termios changed. <<===== here I start minicom
> ><909.159924> hw:0,6: update termios...
> ><910.161112> hw:0,6: run cmd: ATS7=45S0=0L1V1X4&c1E1Q0
> ><910.161174> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 8, arg 0...
> ><910.161198> hw:0,6: modem report result: 0 (OK)
> ><972.659639> hw:0,6: run cmd: atdt2222222 <<===== try atdt 2222222
> ><972.659716> hw:0,6: modem dial: t2222222...
> ><972.659736> hw:0,6: modem_dial_start...
> ><972.660447> hw:0,6: modem_start..
> ><972.660465> hw:0,6: modem set state: 1 --> 2...
> ><972.660482> hw:0,6: new state: DP_ESTAB
> ><972.660499> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 8, arg 1...
> ><972.660517> hw:0,6: modem set hook: 0 --> 1...
> ><972.660535> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 2, arg 1...
> ><972.662356> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 11, arg 0...
> ><972.662438> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 4, arg 2580...
> ><972.662516> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 7, arg 30...
> ><972.662537> main: alsa_start...
> >error: cannot setup hw params for playback: Invalid argument
> ><972.662736> err: hw:0,6: modem start = -22: cannot start device.
> ><972.662758> hw:0,6: modem_stop..
> ><972.662775> hw:0,6: modem set hook: 1 --> 0...
> ><972.662792> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 2, arg 0...
> ><972.664363> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 8, arg 0...
> ><972.664473> hw:0,6: modem set state: 2 --> 1...
> ><972.664491> hw:0,6: new state: MODEM_IDLE
> ><972.664509> hw:0,6: modem report result: 3 (NO CARRIER)
> ><972.664535> hw:0,6: modem report result: 4 (ERROR)
> ><407.466946> hw:0,6: run cmd: atdt <<==== just ATDT, no number
> ><407.467071> hw:0,6: modem dial: t...
> ><407.467093> hw:0,6: modem_dial_start...
> ><407.467827> hw:0,6: modem_start..
> ><407.467845> hw:0,6: modem set state: 1 --> 2...
> ><407.467918> hw:0,6: new state: DP_ESTAB
> ><407.467937> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 8, arg 1...
> ><407.467956> hw:0,6: modem set hook: 0 --> 1...
> ><407.467974> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 2, arg 1...
> ><407.469912> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 11, arg 0...
> ><407.469996> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 4, arg 2580...
> ><407.470017> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 7, arg 30...
> ><407.470035> main: alsa_start...
> >error: cannot setup hw params for playback: Invalid argument
> ><407.471978> err: hw:0,6: modem start = -22: cannot start device.
> ><407.472005> hw:0,6: modem_stop..
> ><407.472023> hw:0,6: modem set hook: 1 --> 0...
> ><407.472041> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 2, arg 0...
> ><407.473904> main: alsa_ioctl: cmd 8, arg 0...
> ><407.474369> hw:0,6: modem set state: 2 --> 1...
> ><407.474387> hw:0,6: new state: MODEM_IDLE
> ><407.474405> hw:0,6: modem report result: 3 (NO CARRIER)
> ><407.474431> hw:0,6: modem report result: 4 (ERROR)
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >
> >
> > All errors above generated in syslog (or dmesg if you prefer) the
> > message :
> >
> >hda-intel: invalid format_val, rate=9600, ch=1, format=2
> >
> > Just as a guess, it looks like the module "snd_hda_intel" is complaining
> >about the format (or contents) of some information.
> >
> > By the way, the "snd_*" modules loaded are :
> >
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> ># lsmod|grep snd
> >snd_hda_intel 30817 3
> >snd_hda_codec 204353 1 snd_hda_intel
> >snd_seq_dummy 12613 0
> >snd_seq_oss 41153 0
> >snd_seq_midi_event 16705 1 snd_seq_oss
> >snd_seq 64225 5
> >snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi_event
> >snd_seq_device 17109 3 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq
> >snd_pcm_oss 53345 0
> >snd_mixer_oss 25537 1 snd_pcm_oss
> >snd_pcm 93641 5 snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_pcm_oss
> >snd_timer 32969 2 snd_seq,snd_pcm
> >snd 72553 13
> >snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_seq_device,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer
> >soundcore 17505 1 snd
> >snd_page_alloc 18897 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm
> >====================8<------ cut here --------------------------
> >
> >
> > I hope these informations can help in anyway. If any extra test
> >becomes neccesary, please, tell me.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Roxo
> >
> >
> >
> >------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Only plain text email is forwarded by the DISCUSS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx List
> > Server.
> > Do use the following as the email Subject Line:
> > SomeName, YourCountry Fedora Core release 6 (Zod)
> >Kernel kernel 2.6.20-1.2944.fc6
> > This will alert cogent experts, and distinguish cases in the Archives.
> > YourCountry will enable Country Code guidance.
> > Occassionally responses are blocked by an Internet Provider mail filters.
> > So in a day, also check the Archived responses at
> > http://www.linmodems.org .
> > Local Linux experts can be found through:
> > http://www.linux.org/groups/index.html
> >-------------------------- System information ----------------------------
> >CPU=x86_64, Fedora Core release 6 (Zod)
> >Kernel
> >Linux version 2.6.20-1.2944.fc6 (brewbuilder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
> >(gcc version 4.1.1 20070105 (Red Hat 4.1.1-51)) #1 SMP Tue Apr 10 17:46:00
> >EDT 2007
> > scanModem update of: 2007_April_23
> >
> >
> >USB modem not detected by lsusb
> >
> >Modem or host audio card candidates have firmware information:
> >
> > PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
> > ---------- --------- --------- --------------
> > 00:1b.0 8086:27d8 1025:0092 Audio device: Intel
> > Corporation 82801G
> > Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> > 22: 250 1960 IO-APIC-fasteoi HDA Intel
> >
> > --- Bootup diagnositcs for card in PCI slot 00:1b.0 ----
> >ACPI: PCI Interrupt 0000:00:1b.0[A] -> GSI 22 (level, low) -> IRQ 22
> >PCI: Setting latency timer of device 0000:00:1b.0 to 64
> >
> > === Finished modem firmware and bootup diagnostics section. ===
> > === Next deducing cogent software ===
> >
> >ALSAversion 1.0.14rc1
> >8086:27d8 is a High Definition Audio card, possibly hosting a soft modem.
> >
> > For candidate modem in PCI bus: 00:1b.0
> > Class 0403: 8086:27d8 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801G
> > Primary PCI_id 8086:27d8
> > Subsystem PCI_id 1025:0092
> > Softmodem codec or Vendor from diagnostics: 11c1, an AgereSystems type.
> > from Archives:
> >
> >
> > This is a NEW softmodem case! Please send the output ModemData.txt
> > to DISCUSS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx , even if further assistance is not needed.
> > It will enrich the Archive and help others!
> > -------------------------------------------
> > Lacking a dsp (digital signal processing) chip, the modem is a software
> > intensive or "softmodem" type. Its primary controller manages the traffic
> > with the CPU. But the software needed is specified in the Subsystem.
> > -----------------------------------------
> >Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd
> >
> > An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: snd-hda-intel
> > provides Low Level support enabling contact with the modem hardware.
> > For all BUT Conexant chip soft modems (using hsfmodem software)
> > complementary High Level support is through a Smartlink utility: slmodemd
> >
> > Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/
> > the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack
> > under Linux with:
> > $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz
> > and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with
> > command:
> > slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa hw:0,6
> > reporting dynamic creation of ports:
> > /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number
> > Read Smartlink.txt and Modem/YourSystem.txt for follow through guidance.
> >
> > Already loaded into the kernel is snd-hda-intel and audio drivers it
> > depends on,
> > displayed by: lsmod | grep snd_hda_intel
> >Module Size Used by
> >-------------------------------------
> >snd_hda_intel 30817 0
> >snd_hda_codec 204353 1 snd_hda_intel
> >snd_pcm 93641 3 snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_pcm_oss
> >snd 72553 9
> >snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_seq_device,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_timer
> >snd_page_alloc 18897 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm
> >
> >
> >The diagnostic outputs for this softmodem section have their raw
> >information in
> >folders and text files under /proc/asound/ which you can browse. The
> >information
> >is from files:
> > /proc/asound/pcm
> >-------------------------------
> >00-06: Si3054 Modem : Si3054 Modem : playback 1 : capture 1
> >00-02: ALC883 Analog : ALC883 Analog : capture 2
> >00-00: ALC883 Analog : ALC883 Analog : playback 1 : capture 2
> >
> > /proc/asound/modules
> >-------------------------------
> > 0 snd_hda_intel
> > /proc/asound/card0/codec#1
> >-------------------------------
> >Codec: Generic 11c1 Si3054
> >Address: 1
> >Vendor Id: 0x11c13026
> >Subsystem Id: 0x11c13026
> >Revision Id: 0x100600
> >-------------------------------
> >Current support status of HDA cards is:
> > Vendor IDs Chip maker Support type
> > ---------- ---------- -------------
> > 0x14f12bfa Conexant hsfmodem , not slmodemd compatible
> > 0x11c13026 AgereSystems snd-hda-intel, slmodemd supported
> > 0x11c11040 AgereSystems " " support not yet
> > available.
> > 0x11c13055 AgereSystems " " , "
> > 0x163c3055 Smartlink " " , "
> > 0x163c3155 " " " , "
> > 0x10573055 Motorola " " , "
> > 0x10573155 " " " , ""
> >as of October 2006.
> >
> >and from the command:
> > aplay -l | grep -i modem
> >card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 6: Si3054 Modem [Si3054 Modem]
> >
> >----------------end Softmodem section --------------
> >
> >Writing Intel.txt
> >Writing Smartlink.txt
> >============ end Smartlink section =====================
> >
> > Completed candidate modem analyses.
> >
> > The base of the UDEV device file system is: /dev/.udev
> >
> > Versions adequately match for the compiler installed: 4.1.1
> > and the compiler used in kernel assembly: 4.1.1
> >
> > Kernel-header resources needed for compiling are not manifestly ready!
> >
> > If compiling is necessary packages must be installed, providing:
> > kernel-source-2.6.20-1.2944.fc6
> >
> >
> >Checking pppd properties:
> > -r-xr-xr-x 1 root root 337264 Dez 1 10:51 /usr/sbin/pppd
> >
> >In case of an "error 17" "serial loopback" problem, see:
> > http://phep2.technion.ac.il/linmodems/archive-sixth/msg02637.html
> >
> >To enable dialout without Root permission do:
> > $ su - root (not for Ubuntu)
> > chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd
> >or under Ubuntu related Linuxes
> > chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd
> >
> >Checking settings of: /etc/ppp/options
> >lock
> >
> >In case of a message like:
> > Warning: Could not modify /etc/ppp/pap-secrets: Permission denied
> >see http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-sixth/msg04656.html
> >
> >Read Modem/YourSystem.txt concerning other COMM channels: dummy0 eth0
> >Which can interfere with Browser naviagation.
> >
> > Don't worry about the following, it is for the experts
> > should trouble shooting be necessary.
> >==========================================================
> >
> > Checking for modem support lines:
> > --------------------------------------
> > /device/modem symbolic link:
> >slmodemd created symbolic link /dev/ttySL0:
> > Within /etc/udev/ files:
> >/etc/udev/rules.d/50-udev.rules:KERNEL=="modems/mwave*", NAME="%k",
> >GROUP="uucp", MODE="0660"
> > Within /etc/modprobe.conf files:
> >
> > Within any ancient /etc/devfs files:
> >
> > Within ancient kernel 2.4.n /etc/module.conf files:
> >
> >--------- end modem support lines --------
> >
Roxo
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