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use "minicom", you can issue AT commands to your modem that way.
just run "minicom -s" to edit the ports, save the changes then try and issue "AT" it should reply "OK" if everything is ok!
It will depend on the desktop your are using. Make sure that you selected loopback/modem under "netconfig". If not run "netconfig" as root. A generic dialer can be setup using "pppsetup" as root.. "ppp-on" will start the modem (initially this requires root permissions). Here is a thread on how to setup ppp-on for users Thread on setting up modem for users
1) Are you running ppp-on as root?
2) Do you have call waiting and did you disable it?
3) Minicom allows you to interface directly though the modem. This is useful for debugging your
modem connection. Minicom is a little to much for day to day use.
4) Did you set up your nameserver DNS in /etc/hosts?
1) Yes I'm running ppp-on as root
2) Really I don't know... I think is disabled! How can I control it??
3) I use minicom 'cause I need to test if my modem works 'cause the driver aren't the originals. I'm open to suggestion for another tool
4) No I didn't! Now yes! Does the carrier error depends from DNS?
2) atdt*70,yourISPphone# in pppsetup. This will also fix the error I caused in /etc/hosts
-sorry
3) If you right click on a blank spot on the gnome "Applications" tool bar "Add to Panel" >
"Internet" > "Modem Lights"
4) Sorry, I had the file wrong that sets the DNS. It is /etc/resolv.conf. MY ISP (Earthlink)
needed me to place the entry
nameserver 207.127.077.83 (This # is specific to Earthlink)
It may be best to call your ISP if # 2 does not work and get the DNS number(s)
and put them in /etc/resolv.conf.
5) Had a series of posts about getting modem-lights to run as user. Search this forum for
modem-lights when you are ready
Tnx again to all!!
Since I started to try to make this modem working (1 year ago) I never found a person which had a good result with it!!
This bad modem is a bad winModem too!!!
So..Go on...
All this files seems to be correct on my system:
/etc/ppp/pap-secrets
/etc/ppp/options
/etc/resolv.conf
This is my /etc/ppp/pppscript:
Code:
TIMEOUT 60
ABORT ERROR
ABORT BUSY
ABORT "NO CARRIER"
ABORT "NO DIALTONE"
"" "AT&FH0" OK
"atdt*70,1234567890"
TIMEOUT 75
CONNECT
Connecting with Modem lights produce no effects...
Typing ppp-on says: Connect Script failed
Using minicom:
#minicom
...
AT S7=45 S0=0 L1 V1 X4 &c1 E1 Q0
OK
ATDTispphonenumber
NO DIALTONE
I think the problem is the initialization string!
I wasn't able to find one that is correct!!
I also don't if there are differencies beetween int strings for Italy and other countries...
Modem lights can use any command you enter "ppp-on" or "ppp-go" but you have to configure it. As user the command needs the whole path "/usr/sbin/ppp-on" Right click on the modem-lights icon and select properties to configure.
I do not know if you changed your ISP's number for security reasons but if that is really your pppscript then I would suspect that you do not have the correct phone number.. Also see what kind of authentication protocol your ISP provides (chat, etc) and select that in pppsetup.
Originally posted by Obscure I think the problem is the initialization string!
I wasn't able to find one that is correct!!
I also don't if there are differences between int strings for Italy and other countries...
I think you are right. I think you must use "atx3dt123456789" instead of "atdt*70,123456789" to avoid waiting for dial-tone. And if you want to use modem lights as a user you should do
Originally posted by shepper
I do not know if you changed your ISP's number for security reasons but if that is really your pppscript then I would suspect that you do not have the correct phone number..
Yes... is an example number, not the right one
Quote:
Originally posted by shepper
Modem lights can use any command you enter "ppp-on" or "ppp-go" but you have to configure it. As user the command needs the whole path "/usr/sbin/ppp-on" Right click on the modem-lights icon and select properties to configure
I tried all the scripts...
I said "producue no effect" meaning doesn't work!
To lunch the scripts I use the shell...Modem lights do the same thing!
Quote:
Originally posted by minio
I think you are right. I think you must use "atx3dt123456789" instead of "atdt*70,123456789" to avoid waiting for dial-tone. And if you want to use modem lights as a user you should do
TNX VM, I will try it!!
I'm searching the init string used by M$windows on my pc but I don't find it...
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