Intel PCI Modem

[Edward]

Kumara wrote:
> Greetings to List!
>  
> I remove the hardware (the modem in question) then rebooted the system, 
> Kudszu removed the HW from system
> then I shut down the system and installed the modem again in the box, 
> again rebooted. then kudzu found the modem (Intel PCI modem), and 
> configured it.
>  
> then I tried to make a dial-up connection, but wizard searched and says 
> that there is no modem detected.
>  
> is this meant that it should be a modem which connected to the serial 
> port (UART)? in the wizard
>  
> Then, I checked in www.linmodem.org <http://www.linmodem.org> but I 
> couldn't find any solution there for this modem
>  
> ok, I could throw away that bad modem which pain me, but how could I 
> prepare a dial-in server without a proper modem?
>  
> really hope your assistance
> Thank you
> Mohan

Mohan, this is why people on this list will 90% of the time recommend an 
external serial modem. They *JUST WORK*. There's just simply a lot of 
PCI modems which are software modems OR do not provide the host PC with 
a UART.

Sure, developers get them to work through linmodem drivers, and their 
efforts are appreciated, but nothing beats the no-frills installation of 
a *REAL* modem. They just work from the get-go.

Have a look at your /var/log/messages after a boot-up and see what the 
system says about UARTs or anything to do with the modem. You may also 
want to check your /dev folder for any ttySx devices (x being 0-7 or 
so). These are your serial ports. Once you've identified them, check 
whether minicom can speak to the relevant one for the modem.

Either that and troubleshoot or go out and buy a real modem.

Regards,
Ed.