Rocky, Have you followed the procedures in the agrsm_howto.txt, starting at 1) We need details of the error reports. MarvS On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 6:45 AM, Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > hi Marv, ok so now what should i do??? Do i have any chance to get my modem works? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> > To: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> > Cc: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 6:05:39 PM > Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem "With attachment" > > Hi, i tried the options in agrsm_howto,txt but i got the same errors :( > So what should i do? > > Regards. > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> > To: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> > Cc: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:20:24 PM > Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem "With attachment" > > Rocky, > > The agrsm_howto,txt suggests steps to try for modems which are not > recognizded in the wvdialconf test. > > Don't bother reinstalling Ubuntu when something doesn't work. > It is MUCH MORE robust than Microsoft. Kernels can just be upgraded. > > Marv > > On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 3:24 AM, Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> "With attachment" >> Hi guys and Marv, i did what you told me but i got errors, so i >> decided to reformat my computer and install Ubuntu 8.04.1 which has >> that kernel. >> I also got errors with the new installation! I attached everything i did inside the terminal with the errors i got. >> what should i do? >> >> Regards. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ---- >> From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> >> Cc: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 5:12:37 PM >> Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem >> >> Rocky, >> >> It is not apparent what problem caused the failure. >> Let we suggest a simple by pass instead. >> >> From http://phep2.technion.ac.il/linmodems/packages/ltmodem/11c11040/ >> download the agrsm-ubuntu8.04.1-2.6.24-19-generic.tar.gz >> >> A server http://packages.ubuntu.com/ seems to be done now, but should >> be up again soon. Thereat search for linux-image-2.6.24-19-generic >> and download the >> linux-image-2.6.24-19-generic_SomeVersionInfo.deb >> >> Copy both packages to your Linux partition, say using a USB stick, >> First do >> $ sudo dpkg -i linux*.deb >> Then reboot using the new 2.6.24-19-generic kernel choice. >> >> Then unpack: >> $ tar zxf agrsm*.tar.gz >> Move into the new folder: >> $ cd agrsm-ubuntu8.04.1-2.6.24-19-generic >> and run the >> $ sudo ./setup >> which will install the drivers >> Follow through with the output directions >> >> MarvS >> >> >> On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 3:48 AM, Antonio Olivares >> <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Rocky, >>> >>> Your modem is supported/should be supported by agrsm-20080203.tar.gz >>> >>> From http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/sv92/ download agrsm-20080203.tar.gz >>> The suse-10-2a.tar.gz thereat has newer Agere/LSI code, >>> but there are compiling problems with newer kernels >>> Read DOCs/Agrsm.txt >>> >>> You have done this already >>> >>> <quote from your terminal> >>> >>> rockyrock@rockyrock-desktop:~$ cd agrsm >>> rockyrock@rockyrock-desktop:~/agrsm$ make >>> make -C /lib/modules/2.6.24-16-generic/build SUBDIRS=/home/rockyrock/agrsm modules >>> make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.24-16-generic' >>> CC [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrsoftmodem.o >>> CC [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/lib.o >>> CC [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.o >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c: In function 'serial8250_get_mctrl': >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c:1371: warning: unused variable 'flags' >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c: In function 'serial8250_config_port': >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c:2039: warning: unused variable 'ret' >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c: At top level: >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c:2131: warning: initialization from incompatible pointer type >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c:2132: warning: initialization from incompatible pointer type >>> /home/rockyrock/agrsm/serial26.c:1922: warning: 'serial8250_request_rsa_resource' defined but not used >>> LD [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrmodem.o >>> LD [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrserial.o >>> Building modules, stage 2. >>> MODPOST 2 modules >>> WARNING: could not find /home/rockyrock/agrsm/.agrsm_core.o.cmd for /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrsm_core.o >>> CC /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrmodem.mod.o >>> LD [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrmodem.ko >>> CC /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrserial.mod.o >>> LD [M] /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrserial.ko >>> make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.24-16-generic' >>> rockyrock@rockyrock-desktop:~/agrsm$ sudo make install >>> make -C /lib/modules/2.6.24-16-generic/build M="/home/rockyrock/agrsm" modules_install >>> make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.24-16-generic' >>> INSTALL /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrmodem.ko >>> INSTALL /home/rockyrock/agrsm/agrserial.ko >>> DEPMOD 2.6.24.3 >>> make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.24-16-generic' >>> if ! /sbin/modprobe -nq agrmodem.ko ; then /sbin/depmod -a; fi >>> rockyrock@rockyrock-desktop:~/agrsm$ sudo modprobe agrmodem >>> FATAL: Module agrmodem not found. >>> rockyrock@rockyrock-desktop:~/agrsm$ >>> >>> </quote from termian> >>> >>> Please read this file carefully: >>> >>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/sv92/agrsm_howto.txt >>> >>> I will tell you why it failed, take a look here: >>> >>> DEPMOD 2.6.24.3 >>> >>> it should be the same as your running kernel. Please redo everything except this time while booting the kernel that you are running build the package against it. The agrsm_howto.txt that is linked above will guide you properly. Please follow it. >>> >>> Report back if your run into problems, or have questions. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Antonio >>> >>> >>> --- On Sun, 8/3/08, Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> From: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem >>>> To: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Cc: Jacques.Goldberg@xxxxxxx >>>> Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 12:34 AM >>>> Hi, i did a format to my PC and reinstalled Ubuntu 8.04, but >>>> when i tried to install the driver i got problems. I >>>> attached the terminal output to show you what I've done. >>>> Also i attatched modemData file to show you if there is a >>>> problem! >>>> >>>> By the way Jacques, i tried what you told me on the >>>> previous installation and i got this message when i wanted >>>> to make a connection: no directory /dev/ttySAGR... i >>>> don't remember the message exactly but something like >>>> this. >>>> I think the driver didn't work on the previouse >>>> installation also! >>>> Please check the attached files again guys. >>>> >>>> I'm waiting for the expert Marv. >>>> >>>> Regards. >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ---- >>>> From: Jacques Goldberg <Jacques.Goldberg@xxxxxxx> >>>> To: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:18:34 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem >>>> >>>> >>>> Rocky, >>>> >>>> At first sight it looks to me that it worked perfectly! >>>> You still need to edit /etc/wvdial.conf for the three >>>> parameters >>>> username password phone given to you by your ISP. >>>> Remove the leading ; >>>> Remove the container >>>> Replace the word to the RIGHT of the = sign by its value >>>> from the ISP >>>> Save and exit. >>>> If you use gedit, start as follows: sudo gedit >>>> /etc/wvdial.conf >>>> >>>> When done, typing sudo wvdial is likely going to connect >>>> you. >>>> Do not do anything else in the window where you run wvdial >>>> until you >>>> want to stop the modem using CTRL-C >>>> >>>> Jacques >>>> Rocky Rock wrote: >>>> > hi Jac, i did what you told me but i think it >>>> didn't work with me. I'm waiting for the expert >>>> Marv. >>>> > By the way how can i uninstall the driver >>>> agrsm-20080203.tar.gz??? So i can follow with Marv. >>>> > I attatched the output of my terminal during >>>> installing the driver. Please look at it and tell me if my >>>> modem worked! >>>> > Thanks. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ----- Original Message ---- >>>> > From: Jacques Goldberg >>>> <Jacques.Goldberg@xxxxxxx> >>>> > To: Rocky Rock <xubuntu@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> > Cc: discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> > Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:12:11 PM >>>> > Subject: Re: Genius GM56PCI-SA PCI modem >>>> > >>>> > Wait for our expert Marv who knows (I do not) if the >>>> driver below works >>>> > with that kernel >>>> > Or >>>> > Try this if you are too impatient: >>>> > From >>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/sv92/ >>>> download >>>> > agrsm-20080203.tar.gz >>>> > NEXT, in your Linux folder (directory) where you store >>>> this file, do >>>> > tar zxf agrsm-20080203.tar.gz >>>> > Then enter new subdirectory created by command tar: >>>> > cd agrsm-20080203 >>>> > It contains instructions what to do next. >>>> > Remember that the final steps, after compilation, must >>>> be done as "root" >>>> > so prefux the commands with sudo >>>> > >>>> > The suse-10-2a.tar.gz thereat has newer Agere/LSI >>>> code, >>>> > but there are compiling problems with newer kernels >>>> > >>>> > Read DOCs/Agrsm.txt >>>> > >>>> > Jacques >>>> > >>>> > Rocky Rock wrote: >>>> >> hi guys, please help me to get my modem works >>>> under Ubuntu 8.04. >>>> >> It's the only step remaining for me to leave >>>> Windows at all! >>>> >> Thanks. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > > >
