Networking :: Modem not detected



I am new to DSL and just download and burn a CD, I got 2 problems. Firstly, during boot up my Philips LCD monitor can't adjust to the frequency, I must boot to 800x600 although the monitor is capable of 1024x768@60HZ. Secondly, I can't dial out, DSL can not recognize my US Robotics connected to COM1, I manually setup it up but still can't dial, no warning just nothing happen beside the dialer console shows up.
I have other systems installed on the same PC and all hardware are working fine, any idea ?

Thanks
You are having the same problem with your Robotics modem that I am having with my Conexant and Sportster modems.

Almost all 56K internal modems these days are software modems; they are deliberately designed to function only under Windows.

You might find drivers that will allow you to connect through your existing modem here:

Linmodems: Linux Support for WinModems

Hopefully someone with more knowledge than my illustrious self will have some answers for both of us on this thread:

Debian based drivers for 56K soft modems?????

but an easier solution if you have another PC would be to use a crossover cable to share the internet connection on your Windows box; there is nothing to configure in DSL; just boot on up and type the URL into the address bar in DILLO.

:D

Another possibility would be an external modem, but even external modems can be softmodems. I'll post another reply on this thread with specific brands and model numbers if I wind up going that route sucessfully, as this is a very common problem among us newbies.

HTH
'Kay; the guy who told me about this external serial modem positively raved about it, but please remember that I'm a n00b about a month into Linux with my Mandrake machine and a few weeks into dsl and I've never actually used this myself:

Manufacturer's Info

A better place to order it

hth many; I'm not a spammer and other folks have recommended ANY serial modem and suggested picking them up used on eBay; I do prefer internal modems for the folks I put together PCs for and have a personal interest in this issue so I'm not going to shut up without a serious warning and/or a slap on the wrist.

:p
Thank guys, but my modem is a true serial hardware modem I used on M$ without driver, also on Suse no problem, but it is invisible to DSL, strange.
Maybe your "COM1" port is actually a different port in DSL.

Try dialing from

/dev/ttyS0
/dev/ttyS1
/dev/ttyS2
/dev/ttyS3

and see if any of these ports work.
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