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Re: [SLE] Alcatel Speedtouch USB connection problem
- From: Jason <jglane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 19:58:48 +0100
- Message-id: <200306301958.48810.jglane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hi,
I've got an Alcatel Speedtouch working fine with SuSE 8.2 on BtOpenworld. Hope
some of these thoughts help.
On Monday 30 June 2003 4:54 pm, Justin Rees wrote:
> After following the instructions posted in the April
> archives(/2003-Apr/2063.html) I am still struggling to get an internet
> connection.
>
> I've downloaded the appropriate file speedmgmt.tar.gz, compiled it in
> /usr/src and followed the instructions as posted on
> http://sdb.suse.de/sdb/en/html/configSpeedTouch.html
>
> I get no error messages but when I do the final configuration using the
> YaST control center, DSL configuration I'm uncertain to what
> options/configurations I should use. I've made sure I have used the correct
> VPI/VCI (0.38 for BT) and set the PPP mode to PPP over ATM but still no
> luck. It complains about unknown host.
Yes, select PPP, over ATM, with "0.38" (without quotes) in Yast2 DSL
configuration page. I also select Hotplug in the device activation pull-down.
The VPI/VCI is specifically for BT - if you're using a different provider, it
is possibly different. Check the docs for your provider.
You also need to select your provider details, and your full username as given
to you with your DSL activation from your provider. This is something like
username@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- just your username isn't enough. Also enter
your password. On the next screen, ensure "modify DNS when connected" is
checked.
At the end of configuration, the DSL configuration overview should display
something like:
DSL Devices
Device: dsl0 Type: DSL Provider: BT Openworld
Providers
Name: provider0 Provider: BT Openworld
Try plugging in the Speedtouch modem, and look at the lights. They should go
through a pattern of flashing which takes about 15 seconds, finishing with
both green LEDs on.
If not, drop into a terminal, su to root and enter "modprobe speedtouch", then
"speedmgmt &". The speedmgmt utility loads the modem firmware and sets it up
for use. Then try connecting using kinternet. What happens in the log, if it
doesn't work? (Right click on the kinternet icon, and select view log).
>
> I've searched throughout various postings and discussion groups with
> http://metalicom.demon.co.uk/downloads/ADSL/SpeedTouch-HOWTO-en.html
> being mentioned a few times however since I'm new to Linux and since it
> talks about Kernel configuration I'm reluctant to try it especially if I'm
> missing something obvious.
SuSE have done all the kernel stuff. Their version of the module is named
speedtouch. The one available from the linuxusb sourceforge site is called
speedtch. Follow the instructions on the SuSE site to the letter, including
the stuff about altering the hotplug scripts.
>
> Has anyone got any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
You don't provide _quite_ enough info, but I hope the above helps a little.
Let us know how you get on.
>
> thanks
> Justin
Cheers,
Jason
I've got an Alcatel Speedtouch working fine with SuSE 8.2 on BtOpenworld. Hope
some of these thoughts help.
On Monday 30 June 2003 4:54 pm, Justin Rees wrote:
> After following the instructions posted in the April
> archives(/2003-Apr/2063.html) I am still struggling to get an internet
> connection.
>
> I've downloaded the appropriate file speedmgmt.tar.gz, compiled it in
> /usr/src and followed the instructions as posted on
> http://sdb.suse.de/sdb/en/html/configSpeedTouch.html
>
> I get no error messages but when I do the final configuration using the
> YaST control center, DSL configuration I'm uncertain to what
> options/configurations I should use. I've made sure I have used the correct
> VPI/VCI (0.38 for BT) and set the PPP mode to PPP over ATM but still no
> luck. It complains about unknown host.
Yes, select PPP, over ATM, with "0.38" (without quotes) in Yast2 DSL
configuration page. I also select Hotplug in the device activation pull-down.
The VPI/VCI is specifically for BT - if you're using a different provider, it
is possibly different. Check the docs for your provider.
You also need to select your provider details, and your full username as given
to you with your DSL activation from your provider. This is something like
username@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- just your username isn't enough. Also enter
your password. On the next screen, ensure "modify DNS when connected" is
checked.
At the end of configuration, the DSL configuration overview should display
something like:
DSL Devices
Device: dsl0 Type: DSL Provider: BT Openworld
Providers
Name: provider0 Provider: BT Openworld
Try plugging in the Speedtouch modem, and look at the lights. They should go
through a pattern of flashing which takes about 15 seconds, finishing with
both green LEDs on.
If not, drop into a terminal, su to root and enter "modprobe speedtouch", then
"speedmgmt &". The speedmgmt utility loads the modem firmware and sets it up
for use. Then try connecting using kinternet. What happens in the log, if it
doesn't work? (Right click on the kinternet icon, and select view log).
>
> I've searched throughout various postings and discussion groups with
> http://metalicom.demon.co.uk/downloads/ADSL/SpeedTouch-HOWTO-en.html
> being mentioned a few times however since I'm new to Linux and since it
> talks about Kernel configuration I'm reluctant to try it especially if I'm
> missing something obvious.
SuSE have done all the kernel stuff. Their version of the module is named
speedtouch. The one available from the linuxusb sourceforge site is called
speedtch. Follow the instructions on the SuSE site to the letter, including
the stuff about altering the hotplug scripts.
>
> Has anyone got any ideas what I might be doing wrong?
You don't provide _quite_ enough info, but I hope the above helps a little.
Let us know how you get on.
>
> thanks
> Justin
Cheers,
Jason
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