[LUG.ro] motherboard linux

Ricardo Frydman Eureka! lugro@lugro.org.ar
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:12:24 -0300


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diego huck wrote:
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> sos un usuario que no tiene toda la vida para configurar un modem 

tenes 2 opciones:
1-arremangarte la camisa, abrir tu cabez, investigar y hacerlo a manopla
y con sudor
2-pagar a alguien que te lo haga

Vos cuando tenes problemas, digamos con el gas, te pones a googlear y lo
intentas hacer vos?

y
> tenes que estudiar algo de este tipo, entonces saceas la conclusion de
> que este modem no tiene bien resuelto el driver
Erroneo. En el caso puntual del netodragon /doy fe/ que tiene soporte.
La conclusion seria: "LA $%&"?·$)")&"$%)& no *pude* hacerlo andar"

Es sutil la diferencia

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> Please, I need your help. I'm partly a noob but I'm nearly done
> configuring my NetoDragon 56k voice modem driver installation and
> configuration (I think). I just need a little guidance from you. I'll
> explain to you the details below. I apologize if this is quite long.
> 
> SPECS:
> - NetoDragon 56k Voice modem (Winmodem)
> - COM Port in WinXP: COM3
> - FC 2 kernel 2.6.5-1.358.i386
> - path to linux kernel: /usr/src/linux-2.6.5-1.358
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> I am receiving an error #8 whenever I use that Internet configuration
> wizard thingy. I already used KPPP and whenever I dial, the modem
> initializes dialing, but when I listen to the dial tone of my phone it
> doesn't dial at all. The modem doesn't produce a sound (like a dialing
> sound or a connection successful beep).
> 
> I think I installed the driver correctly based on the README file
> provided with the driver because I received no errors when I typed the
> commands, make and make install. After issuing these commands, the
> status of the installation is displayed on the terminal and I am sent
> back to the shell (result of a successful installation). Here is the
> installation instruction:
> 
> Quote:
> Installation
> ============
> 
> 1. Unpack tar.gz package file:
> 
> $ gzip -dc slmodem-2.9.X.tar.gz | tar xf -
> 
> 2. 'cd' to package directory:
> 
> $ cd slmodem-2.9.X
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> 3. Review and edit 'Makefile' (if need):
> 
> In many cases you will need to correct path to your local kernel
> source tree:
> 
> KERNEL_DIR=/path/to/linux
> 
> Default KERNEL_DIR is '/lib/modules/<kerne-version>/build'. Many Linux
> Distributions use directory '/usr/src/linux-<version>' also.
> 
> Note: If you are using Linux kernel 2.4, only header files should be
> available for build in $(KERNEL_DIR)/include
> 
> Another way to pass right value KERNEL_DIR is to use command line
> parameter while running 'make':
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> $ make KERNEL_DIR=/path/to/linux ...
> 
> 4. Run 'make' command to compile package:
> 
> $ make
> 
> 5. Install. As 'root' user run:
> 
> # make install
> 
> It will install:
> 
> - application 'slmodemd' under '/usr/sbin' directory
> 
> - hardware specific drivers (kernel modules) 'slamr' and 'slusb'
> under conventional kernel modules directory
> 
> - character device nodes '/dev/slamr0-3' with major number 212
> (for pci modems) and '/dev/slusb0-3' with major number 213
> (for usb modems).
> 
> - config modules for autoloading (by editing file '/etc/modules.conf')
> (only with 2.4 kernels)
> 
> 6. Config modem country.
> 
> Use AT+GCI=<T.35 country code> command to setup country.
> 
> Also you can setup default modem country by passing command line
> parameter '--country=MY_COUNTRY' to program 'slmodemd'.
> 
> See output of 'slmodemd --countrylist' for a list of supported
> country names and T.35 country codes (see also 'slmodemd --help').
> 
> Note: Command ATI7 shows currently installed country setting.
> 
> I was able to do this also, but barely. Whenever I issue the modprobe
> command, the bash shell displayed a command not found error. I issued a
> "whereis modprobe" command, then used "/sbin/modprobe /dev/slamr0" (not
> sure, I forgot). All I got was a module not found error. Continue below
> to see more details:
> Quote:
> After successful installation and configuration:
> 
> 1. Load modem driver.
> 
> Load your modem hardware specific kernel module:
> 
> # modprobe slamr
> 
> if you are using AMR/CNR/PCI modem, or
> 
> # modprobe slusb
> 
> if you are using SmartUSB56 Modem.
> 
> Note: this will be done automatically when modules were
> configured for 'loading on demand'
> 
> Note: this is safe to load both 'alamr' and 'slusb' modules.
> 
> 2. Run soft modem application.
> 
> # /usr/sbin/slmodemd [options] <device_name>
> 
> Where device name is appropriate device node for your modem
> (look at output of 'dmesg' command).
> Run '/usr/sbin/slmodemd --help' for details.
> 
> Examples:
> 
> # /usr/sbin/slmodemd --country=USA /dev/slamr0
> 
> , or for SmartUSB56 Modems:
> 
> # /usr/sbin/slmodemd --country=ITALY /dev/slusb0
> 
> 3. Using the modem.
> 
> When 'slmodemd' is running this creates PTY (pseudo-terminal) to
> emulate modem port device, also this creates symbolic link
> like '/dev/ttySL0' (shown at startup).
> 
> Config your application to use this link '/dev/ttySL0' (or PTY node
> itself) as modem port.
> 
> Note: Some application want 'to know' that they are working with
> pseudo-terminal and may require additional configurations.
> 
> Known application notes:
> 
> - 'wvdial' requires option 'Carrier Check = no' in config file
> 
> - some versions of 'kppp' may not work properly with devices named
> like '/dev/ttySL0'. To workaround this you may create symbolic link
> '/dev/modem' ( # ln -s /dev/ttySL0 /dev/modem ) and use this link
> as modem device with 'kppp'
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> However, I was successful in issuing the commands: /usr/sbin/slmodemd
> --help, or /usr/sbin/slmodemd --countrylist, or /usr/sbin/slmodemd
> --country=PHILIPPINES /dev/ttyS0. I was also able to issue the command:
> ln -s /dev/ttySL0 /dev/modem to provide a sym link, but was useless when
> I implemented it with KPPP.
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> SO FAR
> 
> I tried my near success with KPPP. I was able to use /dev/ttyS0 or
> /dev/ttySL0. When I queried my modem, here is the result:
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