Modem problems

Konqueror · 12-21-2006, 07:34 PM

I am having a problem using my modem with Kubuntu 6.06. I haven't been able to use it ever since the installation. It is 3Com modem. It is a Winmodem so I would appreciate it if anybody knows of a way to get 3Com PCMCIA winmodems running in Kubuntu to let me know and keep in mind, I don't have any way to connect it to the internet.

burninGpi · 12-21-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Konqueror

... and keep in mind, I don't have any way to connect it to the internet.

How are you typing this post, then?

Sepero · 12-21-2006, 09:18 PM

Pay no attention to burninGpi. You're obviously dual booting or using another computer...

Anyway, tell us what model your 3com modem is. Then we can help you find and install the drivers.

Konqueror · 12-22-2006, 04:32 PM

I can't find the model since 3Com doesn't print the model number on their PCMCIA modems. It does have an ethernet port along with the modem so let me know about drivers for 3Com winmodem ethernet port combos.

Sepero · 12-22-2006, 07:43 PM

Run this command from a commandline:
lspci > pci_info.txt

Then paste the contents of the pci_info.txt file for us to read.

Junior Hacker · 12-22-2006, 09:09 PM

You should check out this site:

http://www.linmodems.org/
Do a little reading, get and use the scanModem tool, read the output .txt files which will tell you which modem chipset, where to get source to compile drivers and how to do it.

Konqueror · 12-22-2006, 09:47 PM

linmodems.org is outdated. It appears that it hasn't been updated since 2001 and that is indicated in a bit saying that there were no available drivers for 3Com modems as of 2001.

burninGpi · 12-23-2006, 12:39 AM

That bit on linmodems.org is saying that 3COM modems made in >2001 have no drivers for Linux.

If you can afford DSL/Cable, you might want to put a real (ethernet) network card in your comp and toss the modem; see the LQ HCL for help deciding which one you want.

Oh, and ignore what Sepero said about me.