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Old 04-30-2009, 09:43 PM   #1
z4un2008
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Unhappy how to install a usb "wireless modem"?


running puppy linux on flash drive, live boot... no problems and online with a dialup modem... i just installed a sierra usb wireless modem(att) in my pc, back in windows xp, works okay online, etc... now, i need to install this usb modem in my puppy linux... and, i have no clue where to look, what to do... although i have googled and searched a number of similar, but different situations... can someone lead me in the right direction? i hate being stuck back in ms windows again! thx!
 
Old 05-01-2009, 02:54 AM   #2
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Please post the output of 'lsusb' when you plug in the USB modem along with 'dmesg | grep -i usb'.
 
  


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