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@xx44.btinternet.com -- 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