Linmodem-HOWTO
Sean Walbran sean(at)walbran.org and Marvin Stodolsky stodolsk(at)erols.com
v0.43, 24 February 2001
This document describes Linmodem (winmodem hardware) support under Linux. While such support is limited (almost exclusively in the form of manufacturer-created, but unsupported, binary kernel modules), the number of chipsets with some form of support is growing rapidly.
1. Introduction
2. Linmodems
- 2.1 What is a Linmodem?
- 2.2 Which Linmodem hardware is supported?
- 2.3 How can I find out if my GeeWhiz 9.8.7 Modem / Laptop has one of these chipsets?
3. General Setup and Kernel Module Issues
4. Tips and Tricks for Precompiled Modules with different Kernel Versions
5. Specific Chipsets and Their Drivers
- 5.1 IBM Mwave (Thinkpad 600E)
- 5.2 Lucent LT
- 5.3 ESS
- 5.4 PCTel
- 5.5 Conexant/Rockwell HSF
- 5.6 Intel (formerly Ambient Technology, formerly Cirrus Logic)
- 5.7 3Com
- 5.8 AMR
6. Troubleshooting
7. FAQ
- 7.1 I have a winmodem. Will it work under Linux?
- 7.2 I get "NO DIALTONE".
- 7.3 I get a "device or resource busy" error.
- 7.4 I get unresolved symbols when fixscripting/insmoding.
- 7.5 My PCTel modem doesn't work.
- 7.6 The modem dials and connects fine, but then it drops the connection.
- 7.7 I get a kernel panic on closing the connection or unloading the driver.
- 7.8 Nothing seems to work. To whom can I turn for help?
- 7.9 Who wrote the driver for my winmodem, and how do I contact him/her?
8. Appendix
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