Mandrake Linux 9.0 - Kernal 2.4.19-16mdk

Relevant /sbin/lspci info...
00:!e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corp 82801AA PCI bridge (rev 02)
01:0b.0 Modem: Unknown device

(BTW I am having to post this using my WinXP system because I can't get online with my Linux system. I would post the full /sbin/lspci if it would not mean having to manualy write down all that info and then type it here.)

I am having problems installing this modem. By the way, I am a total Linux noob. It is a V.92/56K PCI modem, it came with a CD containing the linux drivers and instructions on how to install them. (drivers can also be found here camnix.com/drivers/ the appropriate file is slmdm-2.7.14.tar.gz).

I copied the tar file from the cd to a dir I created called "modem", I then ran the gzip command and extracted the files from the tar file. Here is where I got lost. I need to edit the "makefile" to include the path where my kernal source is installed, but I can not find my kernal source. I know it should be there because I specifically installed it from the Mandrake CDs. The instructions tell me to search for "modversions.h" to find the necessary path. But the only place that "modversions.h" is at is in /usr/include/linux, and that wont work, I tried to "makefile" but it gave me errors all the way down the line and even specifically said not to use /usr/include/linux. Again, I would post all these errors for you to see, but I can't.

This is a brand new modem that I just bought with the express purpose of getting my Linux system online, please help me out with this.

Linux could rule the world, if only they would take a page out of Window's book and make it easy to install new programs and hardware.

If it is brand new modem bought only to take linux system online... then, take modem back to store.

Either get an external modem or a good enough brand name that its not a win-modem and wont need a special driver.

Your kernel source should be in /usr/src/linux. You will also need to download your kernel versions headers. Should be on the cd too hopefully.

To echo Caeda -- if you haven't opened (too much of) it, just take it back to the store and ask for a hardware modem.

But if that's not possible (or too expensive) then as short101 says, yes you'll need the kernel headers matching your current kernel, before you can compile it. These are generated when you compile a kernel from the source, so if you have both the kernel source and a previously compiled (stock) kernel then you won't have the headers by default.

Incidentally, if it is an 'ordinary' slmodem, then it may also be worth searching for slmodem rpms - sometimes they work perfectly, occasionally they don't, but it would be worth a quick look.

Cheers, and good luck

mj

Modem Help

Here are some notes made to myself on the road to getting internet connected with Linux....hope it helps.

Just got on line with Amigo AMI-IA56 internal PCI dialup modem with Intel 536ep chipset. ( google for it)

Maybe this will help.

1. Your ISP must play nice w/Linux...mine didn't (AOL) , had to change ISP.
2. I guess you know that DSL thru LAN (NIC) connection is easiest. No drivers. Took about 4 minutes.
3.Next easiest is dialup with external serial (NOT USB) modem. Google for Best DATA or US Robotics ($20 - $65). No drivers. Takes about 5-10 min. to configure in Kppp. I bought one for the kid's PC at thrift store. ($4). Everyone's getting rid of older 56k ser. modems. (they work with linux and are faster than some internal PCI modems)
4.More difficult is internal PCI modem requiring drivers (which includes both soft and hardware modems) You must determine whether your modem is a softmodem or a hardware modem. If you insist on installing an internal PCI modem, be prepared to search for drivers. It could take 1 day or three weeks depending on lots of variables. Also, do not expect much tech support from the modem manufacturer, even if the modem is listed as being linux compatible.
Check here --> http://www.linmodems.org
or here --> http://www.modemsite.com

good luck