John, The successful: --------------- $ sudo slmodemd -c NEW_ZEALAND > --alsa hw:0,6 > SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Feb 22 2009 09:37:12 > symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/2' created. > modem `hw:0,6' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/2' > Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. --------------- uses the already loaded snd-hda-intel audio+modem driver $ sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf should find the modem. Edit in your personal info with: $ sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf removing the symbols ; < > Save Then you should be dialout with $ sudo wvdial MarvS scanModem maintainer On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 6:29 PM, John & Melonie Curwood <marketing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks for the advice Antonio, I downloaded the recommended package and > installed it and ran it after creating the ports the terminal window said > press ctrl+C for termination. At this point I used network manager to > set-up a dial-up connection. Under the ports dropdown box there was now > choice for ttySL0 only ttyS0. So I manually typed /dev/ttySL0 then ok after > that the system seemed to pause as if the modem was about to start dialing, > then a pop-up message fromt he netwrok monitor appeared saying netwroked was > disconnected. I tried setting up the dial-up connection again but this time > juste used the /dev/ttyS0 that was available in the dropdown box and got the > same result. > > Below is the terminal readout from installing and running slmodemd: > curwood@ubuntu:~/SLMODEMD_gcc4.3_alsa1.0.17$ sudo ./setup > Installing slmodemd helper to /usr/sbin/slmodemd > Writing log to slmodemd_Inst.txt > There is already installed a slmodemd of version: 2.9.11 > There is a file /usr/sbin/slmodemd > Moving /usr/sbin/slmodemd to /usr/sbin/slmodemd.2.9.11 > Copying slmodemd to /usr/sbin/slmodemd, making exectuable, and checking for > version 2.9.11 > SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Feb 22 2009 09:37:12 > Version verified: 2.9.11 > Read the slmodemd_Inst.txt > There is already installed a slmodemd of version: 2.9.11 > There is a file /usr/sbin/slmodemd > Moving /usr/sbin/slmodemd to /usr/sbin/slmodemd.2.9.11 > Copying slmodemd to /usr/sbin/slmodemd, making exectuable, and checking for > version 2.9.11 > SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Feb 22 2009 09:37:12 > Version verified: 2.9.11 > Read the slmodemd_Inst.txt > curwood@ubuntu:~/SLMODEMD_gcc4.3_alsa1.0.17$ sudo slmodemd -c NEW_ZEALAND > --alsa hw:0,6 > SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Feb 22 2009 09:37:12 > symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/2' created. > modem `hw:0,6' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/2' > Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. > > With all the other documentation I've read I'm not sure if I need to > download any other drivers or not, some seem to say yes, some seem to say > that snd-hda-intel is on my system and is all I need. > > I'm sorry to be a pain and also to take so long to get back to you but I > havn't had the time lately to really look at the modem. > > Cheers, > > John Curwood > > Antonio Olivares wrote: >> >> John, >> >> you applied what scanModem recommended right? >> >> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd supporting the snd-hda-intel >> audio+modem driver >> >> 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.gcc4.3.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 hw:0,6 >> 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. >> >> Instead of getting the SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz get the following one: >> >> >> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/SLMODEMD_gcc4.3_alsa1.0.17.tar.gz >> >> Apply the same steps. Then report back success/failure. >> >> Regards, >> >> Antonio >> >> On 3/5/09, John & Melonie Curwood <marketing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi I have recently Installed Ubuntu 10.4 on an Acer Aspire 3684 laptop, >>> and so far most things work very effectively and I am extremely pleased >>> with it compared to Vista (it operates sooo much faster). However I do >>> need to set up my modem as not being able to connect to the internet is >>> the only thing preventing me from saying goodbye to windows altogether. >>> >>> I have spent some time trying to figure out how to and trying to install >>> modem drivers and other software needed, but to be honest I haven't >>> really got anywhere and I am now using up alot of time trying to read >>> and decipher all the info out there on the system diagnostics I need to >>> do and then what software I need to download and install and then trying >>> those but not having things work. I have come to the point where I need >>> help. I have attached a copy of ModemData.txt which talked about using >>> slmodemd which I installed but afterwards when I tried to make a >>> connection nothing happened. On re-reading ModemData.txt i noticed that >>> there could be issues with parts of it being disabled during bootup so I >>> have attached dmesg.txt as well. >>> >>> I have to say that I am incredibly grateful that a mailing list such as >>> this one exists to help with issues setting up linux otherwise I'd >>> probably be pulling my hair out by now and considering going back to >>> windows. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> John Curwood >>> >>> >> >> >> > >
