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    Unhappy SuSE Linux 7.0 help...

    First a little background info...I am running SuSE Linux 7.0, and I am having trouble finding my PCI modem. I am using a dual-boot pc (win xp and suse). I read in some manuals that my modem is in /dev/modem, however, my modem isn't there. I mean, I don't doubt it's in /dev, but there isn't a device called "modem". in /sbin, I typed "lspci -v" to list my PCI devices, and I found my that my modem is I/O port 1400, IRQ 18, and UART 16750. but I can't run the command "setserial /dev/modem port 1400 irq 18 uart 16750" because /dev/modem doesn't exist. So I read some more, and found that ttys2 could be my modem. so I ran "setserial /dev/ttys2 port 1400 irq 18 uart 16750" and then it came up "Invalid Input/Output" or something like that. I think that one reason could be port "1400" might need to be in "0x" format, but I don't know how to get that. Please help if you can, thanks.

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    Just a Virtualized Geek MrLinus's Avatar
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    First question: Is it a Win-Modem?

    And have you visited http://www.linmodems.org/
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    It sounds like a winmodem to me aswell

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    Okay, MsM, I went to that site, and I found my modem : PCTEL Platinum v.90 DeviceID = 134D.
    So does this mean I have a winmodem? that's okay, I guess...I kinda thought this was the problem. thanks for your help.

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    No problem. Linux generally doesn't like winmodems and those that use linux regular stay far away from them.

    Glad that we could find some solution. Let us know how it works out.
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    another question...

    I am probably going to be getting DSL soon, so is there anything I need to know about with Linux/DSL compatibility?

    -Nitro-

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    Just a Virtualized Geek MrLinus's Avatar
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    Well, I use a cable modem but my understand of DSL is the same: it uses TP (Twisted Pair) Cabling. So you will need a NIC. Go with a brand name (3Com is supported best) or a linux supported NIC (one that comes with Linux Drivers).

    A hub or router will help network internally.
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    Wink thanks

    thanks for your help again MsM

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