I have attached a ModemData file that was generated on my computer.
I'd appreciate any assistance in getting this configuration
operational.
My Internet connection is my Verizon 7130e Blackberry (tethered via
USB).
I have no option for the Internet connection as it is a requirement
that I travel with this into the field and attach it to desktop/laptop
systems.
My computer is a IBM clone; 1.2 GHz Intel, 1GB SDRam.
The OS linspire 6.0 (had same problems on other distro's).
The kppp does not recognize the USB modem, yet does recognize several
other USB devices.
You can see the device (response in /dev) when the unit is or is not
attached.
This is a vital need and again - any assistance would be appreciated.
I am aware of several others who have not been able to get their USB
tethered modems attached.
cheers,
charles sterling
832-607-9019
www.astronet.net
The Debian packages with drivers from SmartLink are:
sl-modem-daemon - SmartLink software modem daemon
sl-modem-source - SmartLink software modem driver - module building source
though MANY other modems under AC'97/MC97 Controllers are also supported.
An AC'97 modem codec was not detected
Path to lspci is: /usr/bin/lspci
--------- lspci scan ----------------
PCI_bus
00:00.0 Host bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT8363/8365 [KT133/KM133] (rev 03)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT8363/8365 [KT133/KM133 AGP]
00:07.0 ISA bridge: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C686 [Apollo Super South] (rev 40)
00:07.1 IDE interface: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C586A/B/VT82C686/A/B/VT823x/A/C PIPC Bus Master IDE (rev 06)
00:07.2 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (rev 1a)
00:07.3 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (rev 1a)
00:07.4 SMBus: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C686 [Apollo Super ACPI] (rev 40)
00:07.5 Multimedia audio controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82C686 AC97 Audio Controller (rev 50)
00:0a.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8139/8139C/8139C+ (rev 10)
00:0f.0 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (rev 61)
00:0f.1 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (rev 61)
00:0f.2 USB Controller: VIA Technologies, Inc. USB 2.0 (rev 63)
00:0f.3 FireWire (IEEE 1394): VIA Technologies, Inc. IEEE 1394 Host Controller (rev 46)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation NV20 [GeForce3] (rev a3)
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A modem was not detected among the above devices in PCI bridges
This indicates that the modem, if present has a non-standard or ISA bridge.
Please follow the directions in ModemData.txt.2 for identifying the modem properties
when booting under Microsoft Windows. Also access any documentation sources
on yourchipset. Guidance can only be provided AFTER
the chipset and/or its drivers have been identified.
======= PCI_ID checking completed ======
Update=2003 November 24
The following information blocks just query some ppp support items.
====================================================================
grep ppp /etc/modules.conf
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Be sure to read the section about ppp related modules and aliases in ModemData.txt.2
Attempted of effective networking links are displayed by command:
# /sbin/ifconfig
A block with "lo" is an internal loopback test and harmless.
However, ethernet "eth0" can be problematic for PPP connections,
because of competition for DNS (domain name service).
The default is to use the DNS specified for etherenet and
without expert configuration, this will block browser naviagation through PPP.
========== ifconfig test =============
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:40:F4:20:A4:81
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
If is wisest to disable bootup establishment of ethernet in your Control Center.
Depending on your Linux distribution,
one of the following Root commands way alternative be effective:
# ifdown eth0
# ifconfig eth0 down
# /etc/init.d/network stop
# /etc/init.d/networking stop
DEVPPP=crw------- 1 root root 108, 0 2007-07-10 18:41 /dev/ppp
A /dev/modem symbolic link is not present
No devfsd.conf file sound, indicated absense of the devfsd daemon package
for device file system (devfs) symbolic link support.
DEVFSD=
The ModemDriverCompiling.txt is a MUST READ,
if you are not experienced in configuring kernel-source/
or get "Unresolved symbols" upon driver insertion.
Most recent WinModem fixes are in: http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/FAQ.html
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