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| 485140 | 2006-09-16 05:42:00 | Hi, I'm using Ubuntu 6.06, but I've so far failed to get it connected to the Internet. I use XH1154 modem from Dick Smith Electronics (which uses the 536EP Intel chipset). Unfortunately, no drivers seem to exist which can install it with a newer Linux kernel (I did have it working on Fedora Core 3). So firstly, does anybody have any advice on getting that modem working on Ubuntu? And secondly, does anybody know where I can get a modem which is easy to use on Linux (ie. not a winmodem)? This would be the easisest solution, but I can't spend lots of money on it. An external one would probably be the best, but I'm interested in hearing about internals as well. Thanks in advance, Mark. |
markdarb (7490) | ||
| 485141 | 2006-09-16 06:17:00 | Have a look at this thread (forums.pcworld.co.nz) about getting that modem to work under Linux. If you do decide to get another modem, then I would strongly recommend you just go for the serial external modem. You won't have any problems with that as no additional drivers are required. You should be able to pick up a second hand one off Trademe or similar. The external 56K Dynalink modem (1456VQE) is an ideal model. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 485142 | 2006-09-16 10:23:00 | Jen is perfectly correct. That model Dynalink external serial modem didn't even need to be installed under Linux. I just plugged it in, and used the settings for a Speedcom External that had died. Dynalink accepted all settings and cheerfully connected to the net. I understand that Serial External is the safest course - avoid USB modems. That is, of course, if your computer still has a serial port. Jim |
Hhel (8073) | ||
| 485143 | 2006-09-16 19:20:00 | I have 2 serial Dlink modems that I can give you if you want them.They were working with Xandros befor I went on Broard band.See my pvt message to u on yr Pf1 profile page. | kjaada (253) | ||
| 485144 | 2006-09-16 20:56:00 | There’s a thread there somewhere where Jen & Graham tried to get the same Modem going for me, but I’m afraid, I never got it to fire a shot. :badpc: Has anyone ever had success with this Modem on any Linux Distro? :confused: |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 485145 | 2006-09-16 21:04:00 | Has anyone ever had success with this Modem on any Linux Distro? :confused: yes.........red hat 9... compaq laptop able to use softmodem the faq wiki has details on where I got the rpms from |
beama (111) | ||
| 485146 | 2006-09-16 22:10:00 | yes.........red hat 9... compaq laptop able to use softmodem the faq wiki has details on where I got the rpms from :confused: :confused: Are you saying this Modem fitted a Compaq Laptop? :confused: :confused: |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 485147 | 2006-09-16 23:06:00 | I think half the problem with getting this modem to work is that fact that the drivers available are for older Linux Kernel versions. The other problem seems to be that Ubuntu doesn't come with the programs needed to compile the driver installed. Thanks everyone for your advice. I can't really be bothered trying to get the winmodem to work (although that kind of attitude probably isn't all that useful sometimes with Linux), so I'll probably just go with an external serial modem (yes my computer does have a serial port, thankfully). |
markdarb (7490) | ||
| 485148 | 2006-09-16 23:16:00 | Read my private message Kjaada |
kjaada (253) | ||
| 485149 | 2006-09-16 23:40:00 | Has anyone ever had success with this Modem on any Linux Distro? :confused: Yes - I have had this modem running on Kubuntu 6.06. I used a combination of the driver from the DSE page and the intel536 package, but modified the scripts somewhat so it would actually compile properly - the script is designed for kernel 2.4.x. As I recall, it worked fine once I actually got the thing compiled but that was a bit of a mission to do. I also had to manually specify the modem command strings - for some reason only root had the settings autoconfigured, all other users needed them to be entered manually (using KPPP). Unfortunately I can't answer any further questions about the installation - it was a friend's PC, and I don't have easy access to it to find out more. |
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