sorry just saw this email...will give this a shot & try connecting from the ground up without eth0 I'll report back ASAP. Thanks for all the help guys. Rick --- On Thu, 30/4/09, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem help required. To: "Rick @ Yahoo" <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: "Discuss LinModems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Received: Thursday, 30 April, 2009, 1:37 PM Rick, Before dialing out $ ifconfig SHutdown any COMM channels except "lo" with commands like: $ sudo ifconfig eth0 down Then you may not have to manually copy to /etc/resolv.conf to get DNS service. if there is success with: $ ping 203.84.217.26 PING 203.84.217.26 (203.84.217.26) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 203.84.217.26: icmp_seq=1 ttl=47 time=237 ms 64 bytes from 203.84.217.26: icmp_seq=2 ttl=47 time=237 ms but a failure with the named address: $ ping yahoo.com.au PING yahoo.com.au (203.84.217.26) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from i1.aunz.vip.aue.yahoo.com (203.84.217.26): icmp_seq=1 ttl=47 time=242 ms 64 bytes from i1.aunz.vip.aue.yahoo.com (203.84.217.26): icmp_seq=2 ttl=47 time=242 ms Then it is only a DNS service problem MarvS On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 9:26 PM, Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Rick, > > Things look better :) > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Rick @ Yahoo <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> [sudo] password for aneta: >> --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 >> --> 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: ATDT0198333130 >> --> Waiting for carrier. >> ATDT0198333130 >> CONNECT 52000 >> Unauthorised access to this computer system is prohibited >> User Access Verification >> Username: >> --> Carrier detected. Waiting for prompt. >> Username: >> --> Looks like a login prompt. >> --> Sending: anetat@domainremoved >> anetat@domainremoved >> Password: >> --> Looks like a password prompt. >> --> Sending: (password) >> Entering PPP mode. >> Async interface address is unnumbered (Loopback0) >> Your IP address is 0.0.0.0. MTU is 1500 bytes >> --> Looks like a welcome message. >> --> Starting pppd at Thu Apr 30 10:06:18 2009 >> --> Pid of pppd: 5627 >> --> Using interface ppp0 >> --> local IP address 203.194.48.224 >> --> remote IP address 203.220.79.1 >> --> primary DNS address 203.194.56.150 >> --> secondary DNS address 203.194.27.57 >> ****(HOW DO I FORMALLY EXIT FROM THIS SCREEN)****????? > > Use CTRL + C (Control Key + Letter C) press and hold CTR key and the C > key and you will exit. > >> >> THE IP ADDRESS IS LOOKING GOOD BUT PING DOESN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING. >> I'VE DISCONNECTED MYSELF FROM THE LAN & USING THE DIALUP. >> I CAN'T LOAD A WEB PAGE EITHER IN CASE PING HAS BEEN DISABLED. > > Add the following ip addresses to /etc/resolv.conf > > --> primary DNS address 203.194.56.150 > --> secondary DNS address 203.194.27.57 > > $ sudo gedit /etc/resolv.conf > > and put the following in it > > nameserver 203.194.56.150 > nameserver 203.194.27.57 > > Making it look like > $ cat /etc/resolv.conf > nameserver 203.194.56.150 > nameserver 203.194.27.57 > >> >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ ifconfig >> lo Link encap:Local Loopback >> inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0 >> inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host >> UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1 >> RX packets:128 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 >> TX packets:128 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 >> collisions:0 txqueuelen:0 >> RX bytes:6400 (6.2 KB) TX bytes:6400 (6.2 KB) >> >> ppp0 Link encap:Point-to-Point Protocol >> inet addr:203.194.48.224 P-t-P:203.220.79.1 Mask:255.255.255.255 >> UP POINTOPOINT RUNNING NOARP MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 >> RX packets:5 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 >> TX packets:5 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 >> collisions:0 txqueuelen:3 >> RX bytes:175 (175.0 B) TX bytes:97 (97.0 B) >> >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ ping 139.130.4.5 >> connect: Network is unreachable >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ >> > > Now you can try to ping like yahoo. Try the following if you want: > > [olivares@localhost ~]$ ping www.yahoo.com > PING www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52) 56(84) bytes of data. > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=1 > ttl=56 time=259 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=2 > ttl=56 time=1424 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=3 > ttl=56 time=454 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=4 > ttl=56 time=214 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=5 > ttl=56 time=213 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=6 > ttl=56 time=212 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=7 > ttl=56 time=211 ms > 64 bytes from f1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.52): icmp_seq=8 > ttl=56 time=215 ms > ^C > --- www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com ping statistics --- > 8 packets transmitted, 8 received, 0% packet loss, time 7356ms > rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 211.277/400.652/1424.558/394.761 ms, pipe 2 > [olivares@localhost ~]$ > > The ^C means I used CTRL+C to stop pinging www.yahoo.com. >> I FEAR BECAUSE I MAY NOT HAVE EXIT (sudo wvdial) PROPERLY, NOW WHEN I TRY TO RECONNECT, I GET: >> >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo wvdial >> --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 >> --> Cannot get information for serial port. >> --> Initializing modem. >> --> Sending: ATZ >> --> Sending: ATQ0 >> --> Re-Sending: ATZ >> --> Modem not responding. >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ > > The command slmodemd might need to be restarted. > >> >> SORRY FOR BEING A PAIN. >> RICK >> > > You are not a PAIN, we are here to help. Don't worry and don't give > up. You will soon have a working connection under Linux. > > Regards, > > Antonio > >> >> --- On Thu, 30/4/09, Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> From: Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem help required. >> To: "Rick @ Yahoo" <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Cc: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>, "Discuss LinModems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Received: Thursday, 30 April, 2009, 10:04 AM >> >> Rick, >> >> Upon opening a terminal shell and already having SLMODEMD running in >> the background ie. i >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1 >> SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Aug 3 2008 21:41:20 >> symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/0' created. >> modem `modem:1' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/0' >> Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. >> >> Fire up a tab or another terminal shell and try: >> >> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo wvdial >> >> and cross your fingers and hopefully it connects without problems. >> Report back if you succeed connecting :) >> >> Regards, >> >> Antonio >> >> On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 6:54 PM, Rick @ Yahoo <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for the reply >>> >>> I've updated the wvdial.conf file as advised >>> >>> [Dialer Defaults] >>> Init1 = ATZ >>> Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 >>> Modem Type = Analog Modem >>> Baud = 460800 >>> New PPPD = yes >>> Modem = /dev/ttySL0 >>> ISDN = 0 >>> Phone = replacedisp# >>> Password = pwdreplaced >>> Username = anetat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Carrier Check = No >>> #Stupid Mode = 1 >>> >>> (First try to connect and upon a successful connection, then you may >>> try GNOME-PPP.).....Sorry if this sounds dumb, but how do I connect without using GNOME-PPP? >>> >>> Thanks >>> Rick >>> >>> >>> >>> --- On Wed, 29/4/09, Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> From: Antonio Olivares <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> >>> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem help required. >>> To: r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Cc: "Marvin Stodolsky" <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>, "Discuss LinModems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Received: Wednesday, 29 April, 2009, 4:03 PM >>> >>> Rick, >>> >>> Before you go to GNOME-PPP first make sure that you can connect use >>> wvdial. First setup your connection as follows: >>> >>> Leave your connection as: >>> >>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1 >>> SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Aug 3 2008 21:41:20 >>> symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/0' created. >>> modem `modem:1' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/0' >>> Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. >>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ >>> >>> Fire up another terminal or tab and type the following: >>> >>> $ sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf >>> >>> will scan and find your modem port, in this case it should be /dev/ttySL0 >>> >>> then you may hand edit the file /etc/wvdial.conf like >>> $ sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf >>> >>> remove the ";" and "<", ">" and add your corresponding username, >>> password, ISP phone number , a line "Carrier Check = no", a line with >>> a "#" or a ";" in front of another line "Stupid Mode = 1". Making >>> your wvdial.conf look like: >>> >>> [olivares@localhost ~]$ cat /etc/wvdial.conf >>> >>> [Dialer Defaults] >>> Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 X3 &C1 &D2 +MS=90 <--- X3 disables checking >>> for dialtone, +MS=90 helps with stubborn ISP's, you can change to >>> +MS=34 if needed. >>> Modem Type = Analog Modem >>> Phone = YOUR_ISP'S_PHONE_NUMBER_HERE >>> ISDN = 0 >>> Username = YOUR_USERNAME >>> Init1 = ATZ >>> Password = YOUR_PASSWORD >>> Modem = /dev/ttySL0 >>> Baud = 460800 >>> Carrier Check = No >>> #Stupid Mode = 1 >>> >>> First try to connect and upon a successfull connection, then you may >>> try GNOME-PPP. Report back presently. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Antonoi >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 11:50 PM, <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>> Marvin >>>> >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo /etc/init.d/sl-modem-daemon stop >>>> [sudo] password for aneta: >>>> Shutting down SmartLink Modem driver normally. >>>> Unloading modem driver from kernel ... snd_atiixp_modem. >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo modprobe -r snd-intel8x0m >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo modprobe snd-intel8x0m >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1 >>>> SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Aug 3 2008 21:41:20 >>>> symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/0' created. >>>> modem `modem:1' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/0' >>>> Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. >>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ >>>> >>>> This is looking better, but where do I go from here? >>>> GNOME PPP still can't detect the modem. >>>> Do I have to run "sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1" everytime I want to use the modem, or is this a once off command. >>>> Should I use GNOME PPP or should I use something else. >>>> Pls advise. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Rick >>>> >>>> >>>> --- On Wed, 29/4/09, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>> From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem help required. >>>> To: "Rick @ Yahoo" <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Cc: "Discuss LinModems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Received: Wednesday, 29 April, 2009, 1:16 PM >>>> >>>> Rick, >>>> >>>> Try shutting down all audio functions, and >>>> $ sudo /etc/init.d/sl-modem-daemon stop >>>> then retest. >>>> >>>> MarvS >>>> >>>> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM, Rick @ Yahoo <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> Marvin.....issues unloading......this is what i get >>>>> >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ sudo modprobe -r snd-intel8x0m >>>>> [sudo] password for aneta: >>>>> FATAL: Module snd_intel8x0m is in use. >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ sudo modprobe snd-intel8x0m >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ cd .. >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop$ cd ~ >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1 >>>>> error: alsa setup: cannot open playback device 'modem:1': Device or resource >>>>> busy >>>>> error: cannot setup device `modem:1' >>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~$ >>>>> >>>>> Rick >>>>> >>>>> --- On Tue, 28/4/09, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem help >>>>> required. >>>>> To: r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Cc: "Antonio Olivares" <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx>, "Discuss LinModems" >>>>> <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Received: Tuesday, 28 April, 2009, 10:28 PM >>>>> >>>>> Rick, >>>>> >>>>> Try unloading and reloading the tryer >>>>> $ sudo modprobe -r snd-intel8x0m >>>>> $ sudo modprobe snd-intel8x0m >>>>> >>>>> Then again (from home folder is ok) >>>>> $ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa modem:1 >>>>> >>>>> If successful, the modem should be found by: >>>>> $ sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf >>>>> >>>>> MarvS >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 12:23 AM, <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello all and thanks for responding. >>>>>> >>>>>> Real newbie here...I hope I've done what's required but seem to get the >>>>>> following: >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry for all the info..better more than not enough. >>>>>> >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ ls >>>>>> 1st_Read.txt CountryList.txt setup slmodemd.txt Unload.txt >>>>>> Changes Files.txt Slmodem-ALSA.txt slmodem.txt wvdial.conf >>>>>> COPYING README slmodemd Testing.txt >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ sudo slmodemd -c AUSTRALIA --alsa >>>>>> modem:1 >>>>>> [sudo] password for aneta: >>>>>> error: alsa setup: cannot open playback device 'modem:1': Device or >>>>>> resource busy >>>>>> error: cannot setup device `modem:1' >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ >>>>>> >>>>>> ***Obviously the modem is not on 1, so how do I find out what it should >>>>>> be.*** >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope the following info helps: >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ lsusb >>>>>> Bus 001 Device 003: ID 9710:7830 MosChip Semiconductor >>>>>> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 05b8:3021 Agiler, Inc. >>>>>> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ lspci >>>>>> 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82440MX Host Bridge (rev 01) >>>>>> 00:00.1 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82440MX AC'97 Audio >>>>>> Controller >>>>>> 00:00.2 Modem: Intel Corporation 82440MX AC'97 Modem Controller >>>>>> 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Silicon Motion, Inc. SM712 LynxEM+ (rev >>>>>> a0) >> >>>>>> 00:03.0 CardBus bridge: O2 Micro, Inc. OZ6812 CardBus Controller (rev 05) >>>>>> 00:07.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82440MX ISA Bridge (rev 01) >>>>>> 00:07.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82440MX EIDE Controller >>>>>> 00:07.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82440MX USB Universal Host >>>>>> Controller >>>>>> 00:07.3 Bridge: Intel Corporation 82440MX Power Management Controller >>>>>> aneta@ubuntu:~/Desktop/SLMODEMD.gcc4.2$ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Rick >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> --- On Mon, 27/4/09, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Subject: Re: Fw: IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 - modem >>>>>> help required. >>>>>> To: "Rick @ Yahoo" <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Cc: "Discuss LinModems" <discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Received: Monday, 27 April, 2009, 10:08 PM >>>>>> >>>>>> Rick >>>>>> >>>>>> For Class 0703 Modem: Intel Corporation 82440MX AC'97 Modem Controller >>>>>> Primary device ID: 8086:7196 >>>>>> Subsystem PCI_id 1014:01a2 >>>>>> Softmodem codec or chipset from diagnostics: SIL27, an >>>>>> LSI/AgereSystems >>>>>> type >>>>>> >>>>>> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd >>>>>> >>>>>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>>>>> the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >>>>>> under Linux with: >>>>>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.2.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. >>>>>> >>>>>> MarvS >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 12:33 AM, Rick @ Yahoo <r_vecranges@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>> Hello >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Complete Newbie here. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Would like some help to configure my modem. >>>>>>> I tried to read other forums but still don't have it working. >>>>>>> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/67722 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've got a IBM Thinkpad iSeries 1200 running Xubuntu 8.04 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> At one stage I could detect the modem in PPP GNOME...but now it's no >>>>>>> longer dectecting the modem once I upgraded slmodemd from 2.9.9 to 2.9.11. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Modem has never worked since installing Xubuntu. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks in advanced. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> R's >>>>>>> Rick >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ModemData.txt is attached. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Enjoy a safer web experience. 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