Help - Root and USB Modem

Forum: Networking
Topic: Help - Root and USB Modem
started by: Matt

Posted by Matt on Feb. 25 2004,19:16

I have only just found out about this after a recommendation from a friend, i decided to download this very small unix

I am such a n00b at this and it didnt burn correctly to start with. I have like no knowledge of lunix and im not really sure where to start.

I really need to get the internet working, i have a NTL:Home broadband modem connected with usb, and i dont think on my install disk it has drivers for lunix. If you could provide me with any help i would really apprichate it. I tried to click on ipconfig, but noting came up.

Also, i think i have resolved this but whats the root pass?

Posted by Modrak on Feb. 26 2004,09:44

Nobody knows the root's password but you can change it...

Code Sample

damnsmall@box $ sudo passwd root

Easy

Posted by cowzan on Feb. 26 2004,14:16

im also a newbie to linux and just downloaded DSL this arvo. wow... nice!! easy to work around, though did have problems working out where my ADSL (usb) modem was, had to go back to <cough> windows to get back online. Any help?

Posted by Matt on Feb. 27 2004,17:16

I still havent figured out how to get my internet up on it :/

Posted by Rapidweather on Feb. 28 2004,03:14

Broadband on a usb modem, Wow! I wish I had that so I could see if DSL could
detect it. If it works in Windows, perhaps you could use another computer with a
NIC, run Damn Small on it, and see if Damn Small can spot the connection through the
NIC, connected to your main machine with the Broadband modem on it.
Someone that knows all about this needs to jump in here and help Matt!
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Posted by hasty on Feb. 28 2004,09:21

Wonder if the Knoppix forums have details on setting up usb modems since we use the same hardware detection.

Can't try here as its a broadband router.
Love the speed of Dillo on an old p150 with 32mb ram, makes my main box look arthritic :laugh:

Posted by hasty on Feb. 28 2004,11:05

Found this knoppix based how-to for usb modem on an overclockix forum

(don't ask)
< http://www.overclockix-forum.theaog.com/viewtopic.php?t=48 >

It did invovle downloading a driver but it may give some pointers........
HTH