US Robotics USB Modem Problem

mason-hamlin · 12-19-2007, 11:54 AM

Has anyone managed to make a US Robotics USB dial-up modem work under Mandriva, or any other distro for that matter? I am aware that USB dial-up modems are probably among the most challenging of all hardware to set up on Linux, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Larry Webb · 12-19-2007, 12:28 PM

A quick "Google Search" shows a bunch of articles, here is one from the manufacture

http://www.usr.com/support/9000/9000...e%20modem.html

mason-hamlin · 12-19-2007, 01:36 PM

Thank you for your prompt and courteous reply. I apologise for not making it clear that I am engaged in battle with a dial-up modem, not an ADSL one. The comments I have seen around the Web suggest that this is a lost cause - do you have any alternative hardware suggestions?

Larry Webb · 12-19-2007, 06:36 PM

If you are going to try another brand or model check out "HCL" on the menu bar above. If not give us the model number of the modem. I use an external serial used one. Any of the hardware type modems do not need drivers. I am not familiar with Mandriva, most distros have soft modem drivers to cover certain chip sets. This you will have to do your own research.