I'm extremely new to Linux I've tried a few other distributions but I've become Happy with the new Red Hat 8. A friend of mine told me to buy a 'hardware' modem and it would work with Linux. I bought the Intel MD5628D-L-C chipset Hardware Modem. I found the drivers on intels site but I cannot get them to install correctly. When I go through the install process following the directions

Directions told me to extract the file then go into the directory.
Then to type

make clea
I get the following error messages:


/lib/modules... autoconf.h does not exist
please install kernel source
make: *** {check} Error 1

Then it says to type "make install"

I get the following error messages:
install:cannot stat '536ep.0': no such file or directory
install: cannot stat '536epcore.o': no such file or directory
error loading 536epcore



After I get this installed I also need help configuring how to access my ISP.





Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,

I'm also very new to Linux (Red Hat 8.0). I've managed to get Linux to recognise my modem (same as yours) and even to dial out - then it aborts with a "No Carrier" error report.

I also had problems installing the driver from the Intel site - I could not get my BASH to change directory to (unpacked) "Intel-536ep-451" after numerous attempts (The bash Shell takes some getting used to) I conceded defeat and changed the directory name to "Fred".

I then moved (CD'd) into the "Fred"directory and followed the instructions in the readme - Success!!! it worked. I'm still having difficulties though - on boot I get an error message which I haven't read properly yet (something to to with the 536 being "unresolved") - Red Hat recognises the modem though - after boot is finished (a step in the right direction).

I thought I'd scan the internet for any similar probs - before getting in too deep.

If you manage to get connected I'd appreciate it if you mail me - I'll post again - If I manage it.

axeluktoo

Hi,

I'm back again - I just re-read your post - did you install the Kernel development package that comes with Red Hat - I think this maybe where your problem lies - I did and I didn't have the "lib" problems you're having - just a thought

axeluktoo

I may not have that installed...I'll have to retry it... THANKS!

Hi Again,

If you do manage to connect with no problems please post your method.

Cheers

axeluktoo

I'm kind of in the same boat so I'll post my problem here...I've got the same modem, i've installed the drivers from intel, now what? Should linux just find the modem or do I have to do something else? I've tried the internet config but it says no modem found

Hi,

OS - Red Hat 8.0, Kernel 2.4.18-14

Are you sitting comfortably - then we'll begin. I got it to work!!!. To avoid confusion I'll describe my modem: Intel 536ep V.92 (according to windows), the chips on the card are: Ambient MD5628D -L -C and Ambient MD1724T-11VC-B.

I initially downloaded drivers from the Intel site but they wouldn't work (see earlier post). I was then told about this one - go here:

http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/Intel/

and download the file: Intel-536ep-453-R80.tgz
(there are quite a few different drivers for different modems)

To install - unpack and follow the instructions in the readme file - then reboot.

I then tried to use the Gnome "Internet onfiguration wizard" - unfortunately I couldn't get it to work.

I then decided to try the KPPP (dialer) program found in the Red Hat menu in Extra/internet/KPPP (this may or may not be installed depending on the packages you've installed).

If the modem is not detected (when using KPPP) immediately, then The best thing to do is to keep changing the modem (port) setting (Dev/Modem, ttys0 ("Dev/modem" worked for me), ttys1, etc) then use KPPP to query the modem after each change. Hopefully sooner or later you should get the "ATI" window up which shows you which modem you have installed. Then of course you'll need to configure KPPP with your ISP details.

Well that's about it - I hope this works for others - don't forget though, I'm brand new to Linux ( I only installed it 6 days ago).

AxelUKToo

Pal ..I have same modem as you on my box .. MD5528D-L-B.I have red hat 7.3. It's an intel data fax voice modem version 2. I tried hard to install it with the help of driver from the intel site in which it says driver for redhat 7.3 . It do not work out. I will be very happy if i could get my modem working on the redhat 7.3 with the modem of intel redhat data fax voice modem.

pal...Tell me do you know is the intel modem model MD5528D-L-B working with redhat 7.3 ?. Good luck see you next time.

From linux community:I'll Hope to see some person reply of the same problem who has made his modem of the redhat 7.3 (intel data fax voice modem version 2. model no. MD5528D-L-B) connected to internet.

hey axeluktoo
When I was looking inside my box for model number of my
modem it was messy. So I could not see it clearly. well I was
amazed to see all the drivers comes with model beginning from 56 digits so how come my driver comes with model beginning from model 55 digits. So by spyin in to my box i resolve the problem. I applogize for my serious mistake . I am thanks giving to your post.

Axeluktoo as I have intel ham modem with model number Ambient
MD5628D-L-B . It's much similar as your modem axeluktoo with a little difference at the last part which in your modem is MD5628-L-C, "C".
I had Redhat 7.3 running on my computer. Lee me know axeluktoo , Can I have driver for redhat 7.3 for my intel ham ambient modem model MD5628D-L-C or MD5628D-L-B. Also If you installed other distrubtion of redhat and you have succeded in getting it connected to internet . Then please reply to my post as soon as possible. Axeluktoo I will be waiting for your reply . See You

Hello all,

Earlier in this thread, someone mentioned that they were able to get the driver working for their modem, but then when they would try to connect, they would get a NO CARRIER signal. This is the same problem that I am having. I have an Intel Ham, and I can get the driver to load just fine, and I can type in initialization strings and I can it appears to work fine, but then when I dial, it gets halfway through the connection sound, and then it cuts off, saying, "NO CARRIER."

I have successfully used this same modem with RH7.2. I am now running Red Hat 8.0. I have tried:

setserial /dev/modem autoconfig

I get:
Cannot set serial info: Bad Address

I tried a:
setserial /dev/modem

and it tells me that my uart is unknown.

My hypothesis is that it is something relating to the UART that is throwing it off. If anyone has any info about UARTs relating to connection ability, or anything else about this problem, I would greatly appreciate it.

Cheers

Who told you Intel MD8628D-L-C Chipset modems were hardware modems?
Hardware modems have their own controllers and do not use the Hosts CPU.
The Intel MD8628D-L-C Chipset uses the computers CPU to 'accelerate' modulation/de-modulation. Modem performance degrades as CPU usage raises.
We really USE our computers and design them to perform accordingly, so we have a pet peeve over non-hardware modems.
These Intel based modems do have a stripped down DSP but this qualifies them as a hybrid at best, (somewhere between a software and true hardware modem.)
Our benchmarks on these HAM (Host Accelerated Modems,) are just slightly better than the run of the mill software modems and not close to the real thing.
I realize that Intel and some computer parts vendors tout these as hardware solutions but that is a marketing ploy.
Not trying to upset you folks, just trying to set it straight...

I also have an intel HAM semi-soft modem or whatever you want to call it and it has installed seemingly fine in Redhat 8.0. When dialling up I get the farthest using kppp but after about 20 seconds of normal sounds from the handshake it dies with a 'No Carrier' error every time. I cannot seem to get it to do anything different no matter what settings I change.
It doesn't get to connect or look for usernames or anything, before it connects the modem shuts down.

If anyone can shed any light I would really appreciate it.
St00

I have just got my modem working and am now connected to the internet !!!!!!!!!!!!!! At last !!!
I got the 'no carrier' problem because I was using the wrong modem driver. I think you need to make sure that you have a driver specific to your distribution, i.e. I needed the Intel-536ep-453-R80 for mine to work. Hope this helps, sadly it took me a week to figure it out !

After reading this (wich was of great help) I made my modem work. Just installed the driver that its suggested at the forum Intel 536ep 453 R80 or somethin like that and changed at minicom -s in Serial Port Setup to /dev/modem and suddenly it worked. Thanx to all who posted their probs here cuz i had every single problem posted here.

Okay, I've got the same modem (Intel 536ep, 5628 Chipset) and I just downloaded the Intel 536ep 453 R90 (I assumed R90 for Redhat 9.0). I am assuming that this should work on my Redhat 9 computer. I'll tell everyone the results when I'm done.