shengchieh Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I brought a Best Data external serial modem as recommended. Earlier post is https://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=39762 and am now trying to setup this modem with the PC. I couldn't find any documentation on how to setup an external modem, just internal modem. I already searched this forum, the wiki (mandrivausers), and searched on google. Going nuts! I'm sure it's documented somewhere. Can someone point me to the correct documentation? ----- I'm trying two different ways. 1. via Mandriva Control Center -> network & internet -> set up a new network interface (...) -> modem connection -> manual choice and it gives me 8 choices, ttyS0/COM1 ... ttyS7/COM8 These looks like they are for internal modems. Now what? Or must I use kppp? 2. via kppp -> configure ... -> modems -> new ... and it gives numerous choices for the modem hardware. /dev/modem /dev/ttyS0 /dev/ttyS1 /dev/ttyS2 /dev/ttyS3 /dev/ttyS4 /dev/ttyI0 /dev/ttyI1 /dev/ttyI2 /dev/ttyI3 /dev/ttyACM0 /dev/ttyACM1 /dev/ttyACM2 /dev/ttyACM3 /dev/ttyUSB0 /dev/ttyUSB1 /dev/ttyUSB2 /dev/ttyUSB3 /dev/tts/0 /dev/tts/1 /dev/tts/2 /dev/tts/3 /dev/rfcomm0 /dev/rfcomm1 /dev/rfcomm2 /dev/rfcomm3 /dev/ircomm0 /dev/ircomm1 /dev/ircomm2 /dev/ircomm3 /dev/ttySL0 /dev/ttySL1 /dev/ttySL2 /dev/ttySL3 /dev/ttySHSF0 /dev/ttySHSF1 /dev/ttySHSF2 /dev/ttySHSF3 Which one is correct? [i already doubt it's COM or USB.] I'm using a 1.5"x.25" serial cable (male end on the cable and female end on the PC - male end has alot of pointy needles). Also need to choose for flow control hardware [CRTSCTS] software [XON/XOFF] none line termination CR LF CR/LF connection speed 460800 230400 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 2400 Thank in advance for any help. Sheng-Chieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyme Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'm trying two different ways. 1. via Mandriva Control Center -> network & internet -> set up a new network interface (...) -> modem connection -> manual choice and it gives me 8 choices, ttyS0/COM1 ... ttyS7/COM8 These looks like they are for internal modems. Nope, these are COM ports, they aren't internal or external, they're just means by which the system can communicate with serial (and some other) devices. Most likely you'll find your modem to be on ttyS0/COM1 - pick that option and see if Mandriva is able to initialize it. Also, you should be able to find the modem listed in the Hardware section of the Control Center (assuming it was plugged in and powered on at boot, I think), and if you select it you should get a list of information about the device, possibly including which TTY/COM it's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckinpah Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) This is how I set up my Amigo serial modem ->network & internet -> set up a new network interface (...) -> modem connection Except my modem was already identified by name, so I just clicked next, next, next and was done. No need to select a com port or anything. So the modem should have been detected on boot. Is the AC adapter plugged in? Have you confirmed that the modem works by installing it in Windows? Installation should be really easy, so if you are having problems, I would suspect something hardware-related. Good luck and let us know how it goes. If your modem turns out to be defective, Newegg has a really good cheap one $23 made by Amigo that I am currently using and can highly recommend. Edited March 20, 2007 by peckinpah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmanuel_uk Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 another tip, you can use wvdial rather than kppp as the "dialing / configuration" package: it is better at giving feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 As tyme has already noted, its most likely on ttyS0/COM1 'unless' you have another serial device attached. I just noticed that this was posted 4 days ago... so please let us know if your having any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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