Newly installed fc6, GNOME. installed printer- no problem.
all working except unable install MODEM in the Network
section. keep getting error code "02" after pressing
"ACTIVATE" button. My windows/xp part works on with them
modem(using it here) it shows com4 port being used.
The FC6 GNOME has place to enter the "initialize
stream" (hayes commands...at....etc...). I have not
found those yet. Will enter them when I do.
Anyone know what I might try? I have actually 3 modems
I can use, went through 2 of them as mentioned above.

thanks in advance.....

Are you sure it is not a "winmodem", i.e. a modem that needs (Windows) drivers to be installed to work? If it is, you'll either have to hunt for special winmodem drivers for it on Linux, or switch it to a hardware modem ("winmodems" are also called "software modems" because they need extra software to be installed, because the modem does not have the software inside).

Are you sure it is not a "winmodem", i.e. a modem that needs (Windows) drivers to be installed to work? If it is, you'll either have to hunt for special winmodem drivers for it on Linux, or switch it to a hardware modem ("winmodems" are also called "software modems" because they need extra software to be installed, because the modem does not have the software inside).

EDIT: ok, don't know what the heck happened, but seems like my post got dupl..well, posted a few times? I hope moderators can help..

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Thanks for the information. I'll try that. I called the
modem manufacturer (trendware) they said they do not
believe my model "TFM-PCIV92) is compatable with linux.
Other information I found on Linux help sites mentioned
a configuration file (resolv.conf) needs to be edited
--it goes on with suggestion about what it should contain.
However I found that file in the /etc/ folder,
(/etc/resolv.conf) it;s empty. I tryed to edit it but no go.
When configuring a modem in the "internet setup section"
it susposed to enter the baud rate and speed etc..in there.

I thought a driver might be
the answer. Other wise the installation went okay. I set up
my printer okay(its a 12 year old Epson).

Thanks again

Resolv.conf is only a pointer for your DNS servers.
It does sounds like you need a driver for the modem.