Install modem drivers for ADSL connection

help_a_newbie · 05-24-2007, 12:20 PM

Hi, i was wondering if sb could help me istall some drivers i've downloaded.

I have a modem (sagem fast 800) and i want to install it's drivers on linux mandriva one. I've heard it's done in a console, by typing commands. What exactly d i have to type?

Thanx

Simon Bridge · 05-25-2007, 04:56 AM

This is a USB ADSL modem.
http://www.sagem.com/index.php?id=182
... OK, sagem claim linux support on their web page. However, when I try to find the driver download page I get "Template file /bandeau_philips.html not found" instead.

So I am gonna have to ask you where you got the driver(s) and what form they came in (rpm, tar.gz what?)

If it is .tar.gz, unpack it and look for a file called "README". There may also be one called "install.txt" or similar. There are normally instructions in there.

help_a_newbie · 05-26-2007, 06:29 AM

I got the driver from the sagem's website. but i was using microsoft windows, not linux. i downloaded, i put it in my flash stick and i transfered it into linux system. yes it's in tar.gz form, i'll have a look at readme.txt or install.txt

thanx!

Simon Bridge · 05-26-2007, 06:17 PM

While you are doing that, with the modem plugged in, type lsusb and post the output. Also, look through dmesg output for anything that looks like a message about your modem. (It is possible that your modem will work out of the box.)