Ricochet usb modem? Pismo powerbook usb support?
Here comes post #2 for the day. =] Anyone have suse 7.0 running up-to-spec on a pismo powerbook? I'm having great trouble with a usb modem. I tried upgrading the kernel to 2.4, etc. It's a ricochet wireless modem, it uses standard AT modem commands. It will dial and so fourth, but pppd craps out when wvdial tries to fire it up. Any help is greatly appreciated, -taylor
That is probably not a modem issue but rather due to the kernel 2.4.x. Check Joss Winn's Re: Pre-compiled 2.4 kernels? in this list. "...I've been using the suse kernels with no problems. The 2.2.18 rpm was a breeze, the 2.4.x gave me module problems until I worked out the new names given to some kernels (ppp/dmasound...) and changed /etc/modules.conf accordingly. Also, with the 2.4.x you need the new modultils and the new ppp, both available with the kernels on the suse site. ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/ppc/kernel/ http://linuxppc.org/software/kernel/ " Hannes -----Original Message----- From: tayone [mailto:tayone@wwc.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 3:18 PM To: suse-ppc@suse.com Subject: Ricochet usb modem? Pismo powerbook usb support? Here comes post #2 for the day. =] Anyone have suse 7.0 running up-to-spec on a pismo powerbook? I'm having great trouble with a usb modem. I tried upgrading the kernel to 2.4, etc. It's a ricochet wireless modem, it uses standard AT modem commands. It will dial and so fourth, but pppd craps out when wvdial tries to fire it up. Any help is greatly appreciated, -taylor
On Tue, Feb 27, tayone wrote:
Here comes post #2 for the day. =]
Anyone have suse 7.0 running up-to-spec on a pismo powerbook? I'm having great trouble with a usb modem. I tried upgrading the kernel to 2.4, etc. It's a ricochet wireless modem, it uses standard AT modem commands. It will dial and so fourth, but pppd craps out when wvdial tries to fire it up.
Maybe the needed ppp module is not loaded. Add this to modules.conf alias ppp0 ppp_generic Gruss Olaf -- $ man clone BUGS Main feature not yet implemented...
My ppp modules are setup correctly I believe. I think what is slowing down/stoppin my modem is an option in /etc/wvdial.conf or /etc/ppp/options. I believe I have tried every possible combination of settings, but regaurdless my modem only goes a fraction of its true speed and stalls constantly. =( Although it *does* connect to the internet, so pppd is working. Somewhat. Thanks, -t Anymore help!?!?!?! =]
On Tue, Feb 27, tayone wrote:
Here comes post #2 for the day. =]
Anyone have suse 7.0 running up-to-spec on a pismo powerbook? I'm having great trouble with a usb modem. I tried upgrading the kernel to 2.4, etc. It's a ricochet wireless modem, it uses standard AT modem commands. It will dial and so fourth, but pppd craps out when wvdial tries to fire it up.
Maybe the needed ppp module is not loaded. Add this to modules.conf
alias ppp0 ppp_generic
Gruss Olaf
I am extremely new to the Linux game and i am wondering what the details are to updating the kernel? Is it an easy procedure or is this something that i should have my ducks in a row before i start. It took me several days (and installs) to get my linux install actually working. so i am not afraid to screw it up. I just would like to know what the procedure is. -TIA -- C. Michael Woodward 1067 Gene Ave. Hamilton, OH 45013 E-mail: cmichaelwoodward@yahoo.com Fax: 401-712-5915 Phone: 513-896-9669
Once upon a time, well, to be exact, on Monday 02 April 2001 04:49 am, C. Michael Woodward struck the keys thus:
I am extremely new to the Linux game and i am wondering what the details are to updating the kernel? Is it an easy procedure or is this something that i should have my ducks in a row before i start. It took me several days (and installs) to get my linux install actually working. so i am not afraid to screw it up. I just would like to know what the procedure is.
Nothing to be afraid of. There are just two basics to keep in your mind: If you have an OldWorld Machine you need the Kernel also on the Mac Side for BootX If you have a New World Machine and an installed System you just need the Kernel rpm on the Linux Side BUT! You need in any case the file: ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/ppc/kernel/modutils-2.4.1-0.ppc.rpm Otherwise the new Kernel cannot load his Modules, that would be like a meal without food ;) and ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/ppc/kernel/ppp-2.4.0-3.ppc.rpm Otherwise there will be Problems with your ppp Connection have fun -- Rolf Schmidt SuSE PowerPC Support Team SuSE GmbH, Schanzaeckerstrasse 10, 90443 Nuernberg -------------------------------------------------- "It is better to burn out than to fade away" Kurgan, Highlander
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