Marvin:
I did $ sudo modprobe agrserial, and got no respnse/change. For the
next step, $ sudo wvdial, I do not understand what phone number needs to be
entered into the wvdial.conf file. If I leave it blank, I get a message
that the configuration does not specify a valid phone number.
TIA,
Bill
Marvin Stodolsky wrote:
>
> To setup the modem in the future, it should suffice to just:
> $ sudo modprobe agrserial
>
> Then after once following Jacques guidance below,
> again try dialout with:
> $ sudo wvdial
>
> MarvS
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Jacques Goldberg
> <Jacques.Goldberg@xxxxxxx> 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 =
>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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