Re: How to configure modem in redhat-8

[tyche <tyche ica net>]

On Tuesday 02 September 2003 14:33, Vikas K wrote:
> I am not able to configure my modem in redhat-8.
> on using wvdialconf it shows the modem is on /dev/tttyS0
> But when i am trying to activate the device I get messge "cannot activate
> the device..." On searching net I came to know about kppp,it was said it
> configures modem automatically but on setting configuration when I try to
> query modem it gives message cannot open device
>
>
> Its dual boot system having w2k , them device is external modem(d-link)
> whic works finein windows. Do i need to install some drives for modem.
> Please suggest
> Thanks in advance for help
this external modem, is it attached to a com port or to a usb port? if it is 
attached to a com port, (the plug is kinda squarish with holes in it), then 
you might have told it it the wrong device, i do not know of any external com 
port modems that need drivers.

if it is plugged into a usb port, good luck, on finding a driver for it. 

you might also check www.rhil.net faq under modem not found for more help.


hth

tyche