[TriLUG] linmodem working

[M. Mueller]

Configuration:

I have a winmodem modem in my Presario 12XL500 laptop.  It is a Conexant HSP 
MicroModem 56K (rev 1) per "lspci -vv | more"

By Googling around I found a helpful website at 
http://www.mbsi.ca/cnxtlindrv/ that is dedicated to helping you get your 
Conexant winmodem working as a linmodem.

It turns out that I have a Conexant HSF type modem.  I followed the 
directions provided for that type driver on the website.  The only thing I 
needed that was not directly mentioned was:

$ su -
$ rm -f /dev/modem
$ ln -s /dev/ttySHSF0 /dev/modem

I ran these commands after rpm'ing in the drivers for Mandrake 8.1 and after 
running hsfconfig.  hsfconfig reported having made /dev/ttySHSF0.

Testing:

I rebooted with my PCMCIA lan adapter ejected.  I then ran kppp from the 
Mandrake 8.1 desktop (the icon called Internet; sphere with orbiting star).  
Voila.  Internet access the old fashioned way.

I learned the reboot was unnecessary.  I eject the PCMCIA LAN adapter. Run 
kppp and dial ISP. surf on dial-up. Disconnect. Inject PCMCIA Lan Adapter. 
beep-beep. surf on DSL.

I noticed that surfing speed with a 56K modem is the same as with Earthlink 
DSL.  I think I may found have another place to save money while I'm riding 
out the telecom downturn.
-- 
Mike Mueller
www.ss7box.com