Jacques: I have DSL, so I don't need to dial a number to get to the ISP for an internet connection. Do I need to create another (dial-up) connection for fax service? Bill Jacques Goldberg wrote: > > NOPE !!!!! > > > Not YOUR OWN phone number! > > The modem needs the phone number to reach your ISP, Verizon I suppose, > and it needs a username and a password which your ISP (Verizon?) had > given to you! > > > > A4Skyhawk wrote: > >> Jacques: >> I edited (entered my home phone number - correct?), userid, and p/w, >> then did >> $ sudo wvdial and get the following (I replaced my phone number w/ >> xxxxxxxxxx)-- >> --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 >> --> 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: ATDTxxxxxxxxxx >> --> Waiting for carrier. >> ATDTxxxxxxxxxx >> NO CARRIER >> --> No Carrier! Trying again. >> --> Sending: ATDTxxxxxxxxxx >> --> Waiting for carrier. >> ATDTxxxxxxxxxx >> NO CARRIER >> ******************************** >> At this point I picked up the reciver of the phone and heard a recorded >> message that "message could not be recorded", >> and the command was disconnected due to no dial tone. >> I must not be doing something correct. Should I download efax and >> efax-gtk >> at this point? >> TIA, >> Bill Lowther >> >> >> Jacques Goldberg wrote: >> >>> My mail editor has corrupted "line feeds" as shown below by =====> >>> >>> >>> Jacques Goldberg wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Bill, >>>> >>>> You simply did not understand S6 which is possibly not sufficiently >>>> explicit. >>>> >>>> Edit wvdial.conf as shown >>>> >>>> Find the following lines: >>>> >>>> ; Phone = ISDN = 0 >>>> ; Username = Init1 = ATZ >>>> ; Password = >>>> >>> ===========> SHOULD BE >>> >>> ; Phone = >>> >>> ISDN = 0 >>> >>> ; Username = >>> >>> Init1 = ATZ >>> >>> ; Password = >>> >>> NOW GO AHEAD - Jacques >>> >>>> Remove the three semicolons >>>> >>>> Insert your ISP phone number after the first equal sign as in >>>> >>>> Phone = 111222333 >>>> >>>> and do the same for the Username and Password given to you by your ISP >>>> >>>> >>>> Jacques >>>> >>>> A4Skyhawk wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Marvin: >>>>> Here is what you suggested (S#), followed by what I did and the >>>>> results >>>>> I got (R#): >>>>> S1) First best to complete general support for dialout with the >>>>> wvdial_jaunty_i386.zip at the bottom of >>>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ >>>>> Unpack under Linux with: $ unzip wvial*.zip >>>>> Move into the new folder: $ cd wvdial_jaunty_i386 >>>>> $ ls and install with: $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>>>> R1) I looked at the packages available in the Synaptic Package >>>>> Manager and >>>>> saw "wvdial" and I installed it (v 1.60.1+nmu2 (jaunty)). I could >>>>> not determine the version of >>>>> the wvdial file at the linmodem url above, so please let me know if I >>>>> should >>>>> still proceed as you suggested. >>>>> S2) Next best get the general driver update automation provided by >>>>> package >>>>> dkms R2) This paackage was already intalled on my system. >>>>> >>>>> S3) Then from >>>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/11c11040/ >>>>> agrsm-tools_0.0.1_all.deb >>>>> agrsm06pci_2.1.80~20090825_i386.de >>>>> R3) I did the above. >>>>> >>>>> S4) If not run automatically, after these installations run; $ sudo >>>>> agrsm-test >>>>> R4) I did the above. Report shown below: >>>>> Loading drivers: >>>>> >>>>> Drivers loaded: >>>>> agrserial 19808 0 agrmodem 1340932 1 >>>>> and symbolic link created: >>>>> lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 12 2009-10-10 21:39 /dev/ttySAGR -> >>>>> /dev/ttyAGS3 >>>>> >>>>> Checking for utility wvdialconf >>>>> Found /usr/bin/wvdialconf, preparing to run: >>>>> wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf >>>>> A file /etc/wvdial.conf already exists, first renaming to >>>>> /etc/wvdial.200910103910 >>>>> >>>>> Modem Port Scan<*1>: S0 S1 S2 S3 ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- Agere SoftModem Version 2.1.80.0 >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 4800: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 19200: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 38400: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 57600: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Speed 115200: AT -- OK >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: Max speed is 115200; that should be safe. >>>>> ttySAGR<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK >>>>> /etc/wvdial.conf<Warn>: Can't open '/etc/wvdial.conf' for reading: No >>>>> such >>>>> file or directory >>>>> /etc/wvdial.conf<Warn>: ...starting with blank configuration. >>>>> ttySAGR<Info>: Speed 115200; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0" >>>>> Found a modem on /dev/ttySAGR. >>>>> >>>>> Modem detection successful >>>>> Read wdial.txt >>>>> Then edit /etc/wvdial.conf with: sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf >>>>> at the lines beginning with ; and deleting the ; < > " >>>>> Then try a dialout with: sudo wvdial >>>>> ************************************************************************* >>>>> >>>>> S5) from the above txt - Read wdial.txt >>>>> R5) I could not read "wdial.txt" as I could not find it. >>>>> >>>>> S6) from the above txt - Then edit /etc/wvdial.conf with: sudo >>>>> gedit >>>>> /etc/wvdial.conf >>>>> at the lines beginning with ; and deleting the ; < > " >>>>> R6) I did the above and left the line blank, so the .conf looks like >>>>> the >>>>> following >>>>> [Dialer Defaults] >>>>> Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 >>>>> Modem Type = Analog Modem >>>>> ; Phone = ISDN = 0 >>>>> ; Username = Init1 = ATZ >>>>> ; Password = Modem = /dev/ttySAGR >>>>> Baud = 115200 >>>>> >>>>> S7) Then try a dialout with: sudo wvdial >>>>> R7) I get the following >>>>> :~$ sudo wvdial >>>>> --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 >>>>> --> 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. >>>>> --> Configuration does not specify a valid phone number. >>>>> --> Configuration does not specify a valid login name. >>>>> --> Configuration does not specify a valid password >>>>> *********************************************************************** >>>>> I have disabled "Play alerts and sound affects" in Sound. >>>>> What is my next step? Should I download efax and efax-gtk? >>>>> TIA, >>>>> Bill Lowther >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Marvin Stodolsky wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Bill, >>>>>> >>>>>> If fax is not functional under Microsoft, likely it will not be under >>>>>> Linux either. >>>>>> Many of the cheap consumer Winmodems are not Fax competent. If you >>>>>> need robust fax service, >>>>>> best purchase a Controller Chipset (hardware) modem. Read the >>>>>> InfoGeneral.txt for details. >>>>>> >>>>>> for more ordinary dialout services with your: >>>>>> Communication controller: Agere Systems Device 0620" >>>>>> CLASS=0780 >>>>>> PCIDEV=11c1:0620 >>>>>> SUBSYS=11c1:0620 >>>>>> IRQ=5 >>>>>> IDENT=agrsm >>>>>> >>>>>> Under CPU=i686, Ubuntu Linux version 2.6.28-15-generic >>>>>> >>>>>> First best to complete general support for dialout with the >>>>>> wvdial_jaunty_i386.zip at the bottom of >>>>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ >>>>>> Unpack under Linux with: >>>>>> $ unzip wvial*.zip >>>>>> Move into the new folder: >>>>>> $ cd wvdial_jaunty_i386 >>>>>> $ ls >>>>>> and install with: >>>>>> $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>>>>> >>>>>> Next best get the general driver update automation provided by >>>>>> package >>>>>> dkms: >>>>>> http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=dkms&searchon=names&suite=jaunty§ion=all >>>>>> >>>>>> Then from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/11c11040/ >>>>>> agrsm-tools_0.0.1_all.deb >>>>>> agrsm06pci_2.1.80~20090825_i386.deb >>>>>> >>>>>> In a common folder with the dkms and these to packages, >>>>>> all can be co-installed with: >>>>>> $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>>>>> >>>>>> If not run automatically, after these installations run; >>>>>> $ sudo agrsm-test >>>>>> >>>>>> Write back to the List (not me directly) if further help is needed. >>>>>> Sometimes it is necessary to disable Sound (pulseaudio) to achieve >>>>>> service with this modem and the agrsm software, see below. >>>>>> >>>>>> MarvS >>>>>> =========== >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: Jan Groenewald <jan@xxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Date: Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:33 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: Jan, South Africa, 2.6.27-7-generic, Agere on Jaunty >>>>>> To: Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 10:48:23AM -0400, Marvin Stodolsky wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> You can't blacklist snd-hda-intel as the agrsm drivers depend on it >>>>>> for 11c11040 chips >>>>>> Try: >>>>>> $ sudo /etc/init.d/pulseaudio stop >>>>>> before the modem tests. >>>>>> >>>>>> OK, it tries to dial. \o/ >>>>>> >>>>>> /etc/init.d/pulseadio {stop,force-stop} does not work; >>>>>> says pulseaudio configured on a per user session basis. >>>>>> >>>>>> I had to use some methods in >>>>>> >>>>>> http://idyllictux.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/ubuntu-904-jaunty-keeping-the-beast-pulseaudio-at-bay/ >>>>>> >>>>>> sudo mv /etc/X11/Xsession.d/70pulseaudio /root/ >>>>>> sudo update-rc.d -f pulseaudio remove >>>>>> asoundconf unset-pulseaudio >>>>>> /etc/pulse/client.conf:autospawn = no >>>>>> System > Preferences > Sound >> all set to pulse (I will >>>>>> later try to enable Alsa while using the modem; this way >>>>>> it is all off; jaunty with intrepid kernel.) >>>>>> >>>>>> Attached some files. I think I need to check with the owner >>>>>> of the account on the username/password again, the username >>>>>> looked funny with two @ signs in it, but they reassured me >>>>>> that is what the provider told them. >>>>>> >>>>>> I use gnome-ppp for a user in the dialout and dip groups. >>>>>> >>>>>> regards, >>>>>> Jan >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Bill <donnabill22@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Dear Sir/Madam: >>>>>>> I recently purchase a new eMachine computer (model #ET1161-05), >>>>>>> with Windows Vista Home Basic included. I have installed Ubuntu >>>>>>> 9.04 on >>>>>>> one partition of the hard drive and kept the Windows on another >>>>>>> partition. Vista Home Basic does not support faxing operation, >>>>>>> however, >>>>>>> there is a modem that is detected by Device Manager. >>>>>>> I have run the scanModem program. The attached report confirms >>>>>>> that there is an Agere modem on board. At this point I am confused >>>>>>> as >>>>>>> to whether or not it can be used in a Linux system. Your assistance >>>>>>> would be greatly appreciated. >>>>>>> In the event that the Agere modem cannot be used, or if >>>>>>> modifying >>>>>>> it >>>>>>> would be beyond my abilities (this is my first experience with Linux >>>>>>> - >>>>>>> all previous computers had Windows), what would you recommend >>>>>>> regarding >>>>>>> new modem/driver purchase/installation? >>>>>>> I am in the USA. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> TIA, >>>>>>> Bill Lowther >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/ScanModem-report-tp25518870p25846321.html Sent from the Linux Winmodem Support - Discussion mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
