modem configuraion

[pquinn34]

Using Redhat 6.2, configuring cirrus logic ISA modem on com3.( /dev/ttyS2). Used the KPP tool with all the necessary info at hand. When try to connect, get "modem busy". When query modem, get "modem busy." (Asus P5A-B board, 260 RAM, WD 6Gig HD for Linux only, Diamond Stealth Card,450 AMD Chip. )I'm still a newbie, even though I've been at it a few months. Any ideas on this one. ? Thanks. :-))

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[OOPS!]

Hi pquinn34!,

I'm pretty new at this also, but when I installed RedHat, I had the same problem. After reading a little further, I discovered that sound cards like IRQ5, espesially SoundBlasters, (which I have). So if you assign your modem to ttyS2 (Com3,IRQ5 in windoze), you can end up with a conflict over the IRQ. RedHat recommends ttyS1, Com2, for modems. If you can make the switch do so. That should clear up the "busy" signel.

Hope this helps you.


OOPS!

[Cymbeline]

First, a few questions about your setup.

1. This modem that you are using....is it a Plug and Play modem?

2. Does this modem work under pure DOS?

These two questions will determine if the modem could be used in Linux and how it can be set up.

Cymbeline

[Xayd]

If 6.2 still makes assumptions about com ports, the default IRQ is 4 for TTYS2, I had the same thing with my Supra. Just jumper the modem to IRQ 4, Com3, and it'll work fine. If you're using the X PPP dialer and configuration tool, it should detect the modem and work like a champ with that IRQ.


Xayd

[pquinn34]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Xayd:
If 6.2 still makes assumptions about com ports, the default IRQ is 4 for TTYS2, I had the same thing with my Supra. Just jumper the modem to IRQ 4, Com3, and it'll work fine. If you're using the X PPP dialer and configuration tool, it should detect the modem and work like a champ with that IRQ.


Xayd<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[pquinn34]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cymbeline:
First, a few questions about your setup.

1. This modem that you are using....is it a Plug and Play modem?

2. Does this modem work under pure DOS?

These two questions will determine if the modem could be used in Linux and how it can be set up.

Cymbeline<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The modem is a plug and Play and has jumpers but I have no manual to guide me. I don't know whether it will operate in pure DOS.

[pquinn34]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pquinn34:
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I see in windows that the modem is using irq5 without conflicts. Where and how do I change the irq in linux, or if I change it without conflicts in windows will that roll over when I change harddrives and boot up Linux.?

[Cymbeline]

OK. Let's see what we can do.

First, I will assume that your modem is probably running on PnP mode. If not, then grab some manuals online or from the manufacturer, and ckeck what the jumpers do.

You will need isapnptools. I am assuming that Redhat will install those by default. Login as root and type:

pnpdump > /etc/isapnp.conf

View the /etc/isapnp.conf you created and alter the file to suit your modem. Save the file and type

isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf

If something goes wrong, go back to the /etc/isapnp.conf and try some new settings.

After that, you will need to use setserial to setup your modem and serial ports. I don't know the syntaz of setserial right offhand, but check the man page.

If after all that, the modem does not work, then you got a cheap Winmodem that will ONLY work under Windows. They will not work under Linux due to the manufacturers wanting to hoard a lot of money.

Cymbeline

[pquinn34]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cymbeline:
OK. Let's see what we can do.

First, I will assume that your modem is probably running on PnP mode. If not, then grab some manuals online or from the manufacturer, and ckeck what the jumpers do.

You will need isapnptools. I am assuming that Redhat will install those by default. Login as root and type:

pnpdump > /etc/isapnp.conf

View the /etc/isapnp.conf you created and alter the file to suit your modem. Save the file and type

isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf

If something goes wrong, go back to the /etc/isapnp.conf and try some new settings.

After that, you will need to use setserial to setup your modem and serial ports. I don't know the syntaz of setserial right offhand, but check the man page.

If after all that, the modem does not work, then you got a cheap Winmodem that will ONLY work under Windows. They will not work under Linux due to the manufacturers wanting to hoard a lot of money.

Cymbeline<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[pquinn34]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pquinn34:
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Thanks for that lead info, I'll try working on that this evening. I appreciate the help you are giving me.

[Xayd]

The command to change the IRQ is setserial (device)

So you'd want to run...

>setserial ttys2 IRQ 5

You can also set the I/O range with the same command.

Now that I think about it, you might just be able to add that command to the end of your rc.d file so it'd be executed when you boot. Someone correct me if I'm wrong there, but it seems like it'd work.

Xayd

[This message has been edited by Xayd (edited 08-09-2000).]

[vitalstatistix]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Xayd:
...Now that I think about it, you might just be able to add that command to the end of your rc.d file so it'd be executed when you boot. Someone correct me if I'm wrong there, but it seems like it'd work.

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**leg pulling mode on**
of course you 'may' be correct if its a propriertory distribution which voilates Linux guidelines and doesnt even have a GUI install.
**leg pulling mode off**

BUT, under linux (Red Hat in this case),
a) there is NO FILE such as 'rc.d'. It is a directory where rc, rc.local, rc.sysinit and run-level-script folders are stored.
b) you add 'post-init' boot-time commands in '/etc/rc.d/rc.local' file.

hth

gtfx

[This message has been edited by vitalstatistix (edited 08-10-2000).]

[Xayd]

K, ya got me vital, personally I don't tinker with boot commands every day, so I apparently mixed up the file with the directory. Happy?
Hope ya made mom proud with that one.

I seem to remember you stating that this should be a "serious" forum. Well, it seems to be more of an "a$$hole" forum here of late, and I'm sure you're proud of that too.

You've obviously taught yourself a few things, perhaps some manners self teaching is in order?


Grow Up...

Xayd

PS, The kid's correct there Pquinn34, you'd want to add it to the end of the local file. Just thought I'd confirm. Since we're posting in "modes" now, I thought you might like a "attempt to help mode" reply, instead of a "moron taking the opportunity to get (yet another) adolescent cheap shot in mode", as you got above.

[This message has been edited by Xayd (edited 08-13-2000).]

[Statica]

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