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| 237936 | 2004-05-20 22:54:00 | Is there a 'simple to install' download for a driver that will enable Xandros vers 2 to operate an Alcatel Speedtouch 300 adsl modem? | titan (5658) | ||
| 237937 | 2004-05-20 23:22:00 | What interface does the modem use, etherent, USB or PCI. I'm guessing it's PCI becuase otherwise it's USB or your ethernet cards drivers is what you want. Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 237938 | 2004-05-20 23:48:00 | the modem has a usb connection | titan (5658) | ||
| 237939 | 2004-05-21 00:19:00 | USB Drivers (www.speedtouch.com) Linux How To's (www.linux.com) Don't think there is any easy way like windows drivers. HTH Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 237940 | 2004-05-21 01:26:00 | Thanks for your help Murray. I was aware of the links suggested in the site you commended, however I was hoping for something a bit simpler. I thought Xandros would be more user friendly than traditional Linux OSs. I just want to get away from windows borne viruses. I guess I`ll just have to get a Mac! T. |
titan (5658) | ||
| 237941 | 2004-05-21 02:28:00 | Have a look at this link (http://speedtouchconf . sourceforge . net/) although I suspect that setting it up will still be problematic . Most advice I have seen has been to dump USB and go ethernet . Also have you tried just going to Xandros Network and search under alcatel . Often they do updates that may have been developed as we speak . Not long ago I bought Espon printer which I could not connect to xandros . I gave up on it until I got a pleasant surprise about 2 weeks later when I did a Xandros Update and lo and behold my printer was added to the list and now prints perfectly . I find some useful advice here ( . xandros . com/index . php" target="_blank">forums . xandros . com) when looking for xandros stuff . good luck sam m |
sam m (517) | ||
| 237942 | 2004-05-22 06:01:00 | Hi Sam THanks for your help. Unfortunately your suspicion is correct, although apparently simple, the advice/procedure offered by the first site you suggested is beyond me. My pc does not have an ethernet connection, Telecom - I asked them cos they supplied the modem - suggested a router. Xandros do have a relatively simple download for vers 1, I guess I`ll have to keep an eye out for ver 2. THanks again. T |
titan (5658) | ||
| 237943 | 2004-05-22 06:13:00 | Although this is not helpfull to your current situation; I've heard of other people using USB routers on Telecoms advice . An ethernet router is much more reliable than the USB or PCI cards especially where your lines are a little on the edge . The latter 2 also put more overhead on your system resources while the ethernet is vitually independent of you system (needs a LAN/NIC card) . How's your connection, a bit dodgy it? I'm sure it is and therefore Telecom has sold you an inadequate product that does not meet your needs . Maybe you could politely enquire as to, whether they will replace with a ethernet router . Some routers come with both USB and ethernet ports, you wouldn't have one of those would you? Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 237944 | 2004-05-23 23:19:00 | Hello Murray. I should tell you that Telecom`s suggestion of a router was in response to my query about the compatibility of the Alcatel modem with Xandros. My jetstream connection appears to work ok, although I am on the slowest connection plan. Cheers Titan. |
titan (5658) | ||
| 237945 | 2004-05-24 01:39:00 | > Xandros do have a relatively simple download for vers 1, I guess I`ll have to keep an eye out for ver 2 . Hi Titan I am not sure what you mean about the version 1 . In Xandros Networks if you select Edit > Set Application Sources > Debian unsupported site - OK, and then go Settings > Expert view, and then search for "alcatel" for will find this driver: Speedtouch This package contains userspace utilities and daemons necessary to get the Alcatel Speedtouch USB ADSL Adapter working in Linux without any kernel patches . . The drivers communicate with the adapter via usbdevfs in /proc/bus/usb . The 'modem_run' utility locates the adapter, initialises it, uploads the firmware, and monitors the ADSL line, and the 'pppoa3' daemon passes ATM frames between the ADSL adapter and the pppd process . Available: 1 . 2-0beta2-2 Looks like a beta driver, but worth a try . |
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