i had install smlink chipset usb modem driver which i download it from smlink.com
the current version that support kernel2.6 which i installed is working very well and surpass the previous version 2.7.14 (i'm currently runing version 2.9.6)

everytime i need to connect to internet i have to do this
# /usr/sbin/slmodemd --country=MALAYSIA /dev/slusb0
and then it gives me this message

[root@localhost laiseng]# /usr/sbin/slmodemd --country=MALAYSIA /dev/slusb0
SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.6 Feb 21 2004 18:33:10
modem `slusb0' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/2'
symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/2' created.
Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination.

when reboot the system the ttySL0 will be gone i have to do the step above everytime i need to online.
is there anyway to make the ttySL0 permenent in /dev?

I have no idea if this will help. but might be worth a shot?

You can configure your current country by using module parameters
'country' or 'country_code'.
Add 'options' directive line to file '/etc/modules.conf':

options slmdm country=MALAYSIA

It might help to load the module with the country code from start up.

Hope you come right

Spriggan

Hi demmylls

I have the exact same modem setup, after updating my drivers last night from 2.7.14 to 2.9.6, i have to do the exact same thing.

It appears that the new drivers have to use a daemon to open the port to the modem.

looks like we will have to just do this to activate it

--Spriggan

yup i've search everywhere to find a way through this fuss and eventually endup with nothing.
but i am very used to it now and it dont bothers me anymore.

i have created a script that will do all of this in one shot and then launch kppp at the same time

#! /bin/bash
# This is a script that will launch slmodem to enable internet connection

kppp &
/usr/sbin/slmodemd --country=MALAYSIA /dev/slusb0 &

just copy those and save it as a file named slmodem at /usr/local/bin or /usr/bin
(you can name it whatever you like)

then just type
# slmodem
then it will lauch the demon and kppp in one shot.

yip

I did the same, not a big issue now! I just wish I could get the modem to work now

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=175401

--Spriggan

1)
i've downloaded the latest driver 2.9.7
it works like you've mentioned in ur posts, but when attemping to dial an ISP number i get an error msg from the dialar:
"failed to activate ppp0 error 8"
what do u think it could be?

2) kppp doesn't "show" me te /dev/ttySL0 device so that i can log on. can i edit that "modem device" window somehow?

please post a reply.
thanks.

hey

try the following, in a console as root type the following:

#ln -sf /dev/ttySL0 /dev/modem

if you know run kppp and use the modem under /dev/modem it shoould be able to query the modem

--Spriggan

thanks... it helped. now i can query my modem and it's ok. theres a connection to it, everything seems to work.

but i have a problem connecting to an ISP:
the dialer dials the number and i even get a "connecting sound". but then i get the msg: "cannot activate network device ppp0" in separate kppp window.
in the terminal window i get the msg:"couldn't find interface ppp0: no such device
Kernel supports ppp alright."

i've tried another dialer too, but still the same problem.

What can I do? What is that ppp0 device? A modem port?

Thanks for ur help.

now i've done it... i'm in the net with my linux box.

apparently i didn't uploaded some drivers: #modprobe slsusb

thanks for ur help.

glad you got it working