setup modem on linux server

ust · 09-07-2003, 09:01 PM

I would like to setup a modem on the RH8 Linux server , could suggest how to setup it , Only a dail-up modem (56K) ? thx in advance

UltimaGuy · 09-08-2003, 01:17 AM

You can just use KPPP that comes with KDE and it automatically configures the dial-up modem and connects to the net. Meanwhile, is you modem internal or external? Beacuse it is easier to configure an external modem.

cryotek · 09-08-2003, 03:13 AM

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Originally posted by UltimaGuy
You can just use KPPP that comes with KDE and it automatically configures the dial-up modem and connects to the net.

not really, for my modem, which is a connexant HCF modem, i had to get drivers, so it really depends on the modem. Do you know the company that made it? Sometimes the company makes linux drivers, but not many. and like UltimaGuy said, is it internal, or external?

ust · 09-08-2003, 08:51 PM

my modem is hayes external modem, could suggest how can I add on linux shell instead of xwindows ? thx

beatlelane · 09-08-2003, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by ust
my modem is hayes external modem, could suggest how can I add on linux shell instead of xwindows ? thx

sir, i think this link is a good start...goodluck!

i should add..look for the ff:

2)Using the LinuxConf configuration tool
4) wvdial and Redhat "Dialup configuration tool"

ust · 09-10-2003, 01:19 AM

I tried to use webmin --> ppp options to config it , but it pop up "/etc/mgetty+sendfax/login.config " , but i can't create the file ( because the name ) , could suggest how can I add the modem ? thx.

ust · 09-10-2003, 08:29 AM

i have install the rpm , then the file /etc/mgetty+sendfax/login.config is created , how can I start the ppp service ? thx.

ust · 09-10-2003, 08:40 AM

I use webmin - ppp options , the below is the message :

The PPP server pppd installed on your system does not appear to be the Linux PPP daemon supported by this module.

what is the wrong in my setting ? thx.

Anubis · 09-10-2003, 11:22 AM

if the modem is conexant check there web page, they develope drivers for linux for some modems, onr tip if you don't know where your modem is, in which tty i mean, use kppp and in device keep switching ttys until in query modem you get a respond. and it's better to setup the bios as a plug n play aware os to "no" so the resources of the devices you have are managed by the motherboard. goodluck everybody