Thanks guys, I'm just sitting down now to have a go.... On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 11:04 AM, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > If the SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz fails during the dial test, > try using the slmodemd from SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.tar.gz instead. > > MarvS > > On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 4:36 PM, Antonio Olivares > <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Richard, >> >> scanModem recommends >> >> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd >> >> An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: snd-intel8x0m >> 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.gcc4.3.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >> under Linux with: >> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz >> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with command: >> sudo slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa modem:1 >> reporting dynamic creation of ports: >> /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number >> Read DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow >> through guidance. >> >> NOTE: Some people have reported troubles with the >> SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz on their Ubuntu systems. Marv S is making/made >> a package(test package for users to use with this systems). The >> slmodem-2.9.11-20080817.tar.gz fails to compile in Ubuntu with gcc 4.3 >> and thus it is hard to make one for Ubuntu users. >> >> Regards, >> >> Antonio >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 5:31 PM, Richard Leckinger >> <richard.leckinger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> I'm not clear whether I am an Alsa case with poor linking or whether I >>> need to compile something. I am not afraid of or ignorant of the CLI. >>> I haven't had to tackle a winmodem in years, just trying to revive an >>> older laptop NEC Versa E2000 for a senior to get internet access from >>> a rural location via dial-up. >>> >>> Many thanks >>> Rick >>> >>> -------------------------- System information ---------------------------- >>> CPU=i686, >>> Linux version 2.6.27-9-generic (buildd@rothera) (gcc version 4.3.2 >>> (Ubuntu 4.3.2-1ubuntu11) ) #1 SMP Thu Nov 20 21:57:00 UTC 2008 >>> scanModem update of: 2008_11_06 >>> >>> There are no blacklisted modem drivers in /etc/modprobe* files >>> Attached USB devices are: >>> ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub >>> ID 045e:0039 Microsoft Corp. IntelliMouse Optical >>> ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub >>> ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub >>> ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub >>> >>> USB modems not recognized >>> >>> For candidate card in slot 00:1f.6, firmware information and bootup >>> diagnostics are: >>> PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name >>> ---------- --------- --------- -------------- >>> 00:1f.6 8086:24c6 1033:81f2 Modem: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM >>> >>> Modem interrupt assignment and sharing: >>> 5: 1469 XT-PIC-XT ohci1394, Intel 82801DB-ICH4, >>> Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem >>> --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:1f.6 ---- >>> [ 0.043203] PCI: 0000:00:1f.6 reg 10 io port: [2400, 24ff] >>> [ 0.043210] PCI: 0000:00:1f.6 reg 14 io port: [2000, 207f] >>> [ 0.043242] pci 0000:00:1f.6: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold >>> [ 0.043247] pci 0000:00:1f.6: PME# disabled >>> [ 1.807901] serial 0000:00:1f.6: found PCI INT B -> IRQ 5 >>> [ 1.807928] serial 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.3 >>> [ 1.807933] serial 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.5 >>> [ 1.807943] serial 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:02:07.1 >>> [ 4.219106] ohci1394 0000:02:07.1: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.6 >>> [ 20.595754] Intel ICH 0000:00:1f.5: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.6 >>> [ 4517.007928] Intel ICH Modem 0000:00:1f.6: found PCI INT B -> IRQ 5 >>> [ 4517.007973] Intel ICH Modem 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.3 >>> [ 4517.007979] Intel ICH Modem 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:00:1f.5 >>> [ 4517.007989] Intel ICH Modem 0000:00:1f.6: sharing IRQ 5 with 0000:02:07.1 >>> [ 4517.008017] Intel ICH Modem 0000:00:1f.6: setting latency timer to 64 >>> >>> The PCI slot 00:1f.6 of the modem card may be disabled early in >>> a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load >>> but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible fixes. >>> Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> if help is needed. >>> >>> >>> >>> ===== Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) diagnostics ===== >>> The ALSA packages provide audio support and also drivers for some modems. >>> ALSA diagnostics are written during bootup to /proc/asound/ folders. >>> >>> The ALSA verion is 1.0.17 >>> The modem cards detected by "aplay -l" are: >>> card 1: Modem [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem], device 0: Intel ICH - Modem >>> [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem - Modem] >>> >>> The /proc/asound/pcm file reports: >>> ----------------------- >>> 00-04: Intel ICH - IEC958 : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958 : playback 1 >>> 00-03: Intel ICH - ADC2 : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - ADC2 : capture 1 >>> 00-02: Intel ICH - MIC2 ADC : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - MIC2 ADC : capture 1 >>> 00-01: Intel ICH - MIC ADC : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - MIC ADC : capture 1 >>> 00-00: Intel ICH : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 : playback 1 : capture 1 >>> 01-00: Intel ICH - Modem : Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem - Modem : playback >>> 1 : capture 1 >>> >>> about /proc/asound/cards: >>> ------------------------ >>> 0 [I82801DBICH4 ]: ICH4 - Intel 82801DB-ICH4 >>> Intel 82801DB-ICH4 with AD1981B at irq 5 >>> 1 [Modem ]: ICH-MODEM - Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem >>> Intel 82801DB-ICH4 Modem at irq 5 >>> >>> Modem firmware information is in /proc/asound/card1/codec97#0/mc97#1-1 >>> ----------------------------------------------- >>> Extended modem ID: codec=1 LIN1 >>> >>> Lines in: /proc/asound/card1/codec97#0/mc97#1-1+regs >>> ------------------------------- >>> 0:7c = 5349 and 0:7e = 4c27 >>> are translated from hexadecimal code into the modem chip identifier: SIL27 >>> >>> >>> The driver snd-intel8x0m with its dependent drivers: >>> snd_intel8x0m 22412 0 >>> snd_ac97_codec 111652 2 snd_intel8x0m,snd_intel8x0 >>> snd_pcm 83204 4 >>> snd_intel8x0m,snd_intel8x0,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss >>> snd 63268 17 >>> snd_intel8x0m,snd_intel8x0,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_seq_oss,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq,snd_timer,snd_seq_device >>> snd_page_alloc 16136 3 snd_intel8x0m,snd_intel8x0,snd_pcm >>> ---------- >>> provide modem + audio support. >>> >>> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent software. === >>> >>> Predictive diagnostics for card in bus 00:1f.6: >>> Modem chipset detected on >>> NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM " >>> CLASS=0703 >>> PCIDEV=8086:24c6 >>> SUBSYS=1033:81f2 >>> IRQ=5 >>> SOFT=8086:24c6.MC97 >>> CodecDiagnosed=SIL27 >>> CodecClass=SIL >>> IDENT=slmodemd >>> Driver=snd-intel8x0m >>> >>> For candidate modem in: 00:1f.6 >>> 0703 Modem: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM >>> Primary device ID: 8086:24c6 >>> Subsystem PCI_id 1033:81f2 >>> Softmodem codec or chipset from diagnostics: SIL27, an LSI/AgereSystems type >>> from Archives: >>> >>> >>> >>> This is a NEW softmodem case! Please send the output ModemData.txt >>> to DISCUSS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx to enrich the Archive and help others! >>> If further assistance is not needed, please use email Subject: >>> New Case Only >>> ------------------------------------------- >>> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd >>> >>> An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: snd-intel8x0m >>> 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.gcc4.3.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >>> under Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with command: >>> sudo slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa modem:1 >>> reporting dynamic creation of ports: >>> /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number >>> Read DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow >>> through guidance. >>> >>> ----------------end Softmodem section -------------- >>> >>> Writing DOCs/Intel.txt >>> Writing DOCs/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: 4.3.2 >>> and the compiler used in kernel assembly: 4.3.2 >>> >>> >>> >>> Minimal compiling resources appear complete: >>> make utility - /usr/bin/make >>> Compiler version 4.3 >>> linuc_headers base folder /lib/modules/2.6.27-9-generic/build >>> >>> However some compilations and executable functions may need additional files, >>> in the FileNames.h (so called kernel "h"eaders) collection installed >>> in /usr/include/ . >>> For martian_modem, additional required packages are needed. The also >>> required headers of package libc6 are commonly installed by default. >>> Compiling hsfmodem drivers does require linux-libc-dev and libc6-dev >>> packages, for kernels 2.6.24 and later versions. >>> In not included on your install CD, search for them at >>> http://packages.ubuntu.com >>> or comparable Repository for other Linux distros. >>> When compiling ALSA drivers, the utility "patch" will also be needed. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> If a driver compilation fails, with message including some lack of >>> some FileName.h (stdio.h for example), then >>> Some additional kernel-header files need installation to /usr/include. >>> The minimal additional packages are libc6-dev >>> and any of its dependents, under Ubuntu linux-libc-dev >>> >>> If an alternate ethernet connection is available, >>> $ apt-get update >>> $ apt-get -s install linux-kernel-devel >>> will install needed packages. >>> For Debian/Ubuntu related distributions, run the following command to >>> display the needed package list: >>> >>> Otherwise packages have to be found through http://packages.ubuntu.com >>> Once downloaded and transferred into a Linux partition, >>> they can be installed alltogether with: >>> $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>> >>> Checking settings of: /etc/ppp/options >>> asyncmap 0 >>> noauth >>> crtscts >>> lock >>> hide-password >>> modem >>> proxyarp >>> lcp-echo-interval 30 >>> lcp-echo-failure 4 >>> noipx >>> >>> 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/DOCs/YourSystem.txt concerning other COMM channels: eth0 eth1 ppp0 >>> Which can interfere with Browser naviagation. >>> >>> Don't worry about the following, it is for 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: >>> >>> Within /etc/modprobe.conf files: >>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base:options snd-atiixp-modem index=-2 >>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base:options snd-via82xx-modem index=-2 >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem:# Uncomment these entries in order to >>> blacklist unwanted modem drivers >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem:# blacklist snd-atiixp-modem >>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem:# blacklist snd-via82xx-modem >>> Within any ancient /etc/devfs files: >>> >>> Within ancient kernel 2.4.n /etc/module.conf files: >>> >>> --------- end modem support lines -------- >>> >> >
