Marv, As I wrote, I 'm still using the 2.9.9 version (I don't know how installing the new version ...) Anyway, I did what you ask (connected to an analogic line) : wvdial >> (apparently the modem is initialized at 460 800 ?) I received an error : ATDT0860905019 NO CARRIER ERROR --> No Carrier ! Trying again. etc... etc.. 2009/12/2 Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>: > Jean, > > Once there is the modem activation with: /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 > Leave slmodemd running and open a 2nd console or TAB to to the testing. > The modem should be found by root command > # wvdialconf > > Then to prepare for a dialout > # gedit /etc/wvdial.conf > putting in your personal information and removing the symbols < > ; > Try a dialout with: > # wvdial > > Note that the driver occassionally dies. Do > Ctrl-C > to kill slmodemd. Unload the driver > # modprobe -r snd-intelx0m > reload > # modprobe snd-intelx0m > > and again activate the modem. > > MarvS > > > > > Separately, I'll send you some info on fax usage. > > > > On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM, Jean-Christophe Etienne > <jc2.etienne@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> MarvS, >> >> >> 2009/12/1 Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>: >>> Jean >>> >>> The sl-modem-daemon package you have installed is doing the modem >>> setup, as revealed by the >>> /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>> >>> But set your country code properly with: >>> $ sudo gedit /etc/default/sl-modem-daemon >>> replacing the default USA with FRANCE. Then do >> >> Was already configured with FRANCE >> >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon stop >>> to free up the slmodemd helper. >>> >>> Check its version with >>> # slmodemd --version >>> which should report 2.9.11 as contrasted to 2.9.9 >> >> OK >> >>> >>> If not 2.9.11 >>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>> the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >>> under Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein, to replace your current >> >> (following instructions until line 69 from README file) >> >> I have installed the Kernel source package but, then ... sorry I am >> stuck (beginner) >> - Afficher le texte des messages précédents - >> >>> /usr/sbin/slmodemd with the current 2.9.11 version >>> again check with: >>> # slmodemd --version >>> for a 2.9.11 output >>> >>> Then activate the modem with: >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon start >>> which is not automaticallly on bootup, >>> >>> >>> After modem activation, the modem should be detected by >>> # wvdialconf. >>> >>> If so edit in your dialout info with >>> # gedit /etc/wvdial.conf >>> which deleting the symbols < > ; >>> This step needn't be repeated. >>> >>> Then try a dialout with; >>> # wvdial >>> >>> Note that this driver occassionally dies when loaded. >>> it can be refreshed with: >>> >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon restart >>> followed again by the >>> # wvdial >>> >>> MarvS >>> >>> >>> >>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>> the package >>> Subsequently the modem should be found b be found by >>> .tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack under Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with command: >>> 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. >>> >>> >>> Subsequently the modem should be found b be found by >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM, Jean-Christophe Etienne >>> <jc2.etienne@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> After few hours trying to make functioning my first modem (in the >>>> purpose to work with Hylafax) with my first Linux installation, I ask >>>> for help. I know with a an integrated modem is more difficult >>>> (impossible with this one ?). The modem seems to respond but I cannot >>>> use it and I could not ear any sounds. May be somebody could help me >>>> in this process. Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Etienne >>>> >>> >> >> Thanks in advance >> >> 2009/12/1 Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx>: >>> Jean >>> >>> The sl-modem-daemon package you have installed is doing the modem >>> setup, as revealed by the >>> /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>> >>> But set your country code properly with: >>> $ sudo gedit /etc/default/sl-modem-daemon >>> replacing the default USA with FRANCE. Then do >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon stop >>> to free up the slmodemd helper. >>> >>> Check its version with >>> # slmodemd --version >>> which should report 2.9.11 as contrasted to 2.9.9 >>> >>> If not 2.9.11 >>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>> the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >>> under Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein, to replace your current >>> /usr/sbin/slmodemd with the current 2.9.11 version >>> again check with: >>> # slmodemd --version >>> for a 2.9.11 output >>> >>> Then activate the modem with: >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon start >>> which is not automaticallly on bootup, >>> >>> >>> After modem activation, the modem should be detected by >>> # wvdialconf. >>> >>> If so edit in your dialout info with >>> # gedit /etc/wvdial.conf >>> which deleting the symbols < > ; >>> This step needn't be repeated. >>> >>> Then try a dialout with; >>> # wvdial >>> >>> Note that this driver occassionally dies when loaded. >>> it can be refreshed with: >>> >>> # /etc/init.d/ sl-modem-daemon restart >>> followed again by the >>> # wvdial >>> >>> MarvS >>> >>> >>> >>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>> the package >>> Subsequently the modem should be found b be found by >>> .tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack under Linux with: >>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.1.tar.gz >>> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with command: >>> 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. >>> >>> >>> Subsequently the modem should be found b be found by >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM, Jean-Christophe Etienne >>> <jc2.etienne@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> After few hours trying to make functioning my first modem (in the >>>> purpose to work with Hylafax) with my first Linux installation, I ask >>>> for help. I know with a an integrated modem is more difficult >>>> (impossible with this one ?). The modem seems to respond but I cannot >>>> use it and I could not ear any sounds. May be somebody could help me >>>> in this process. Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Etienne >>>> >>> >> >