Linux Troubleshooting Bible

Choosing a ModemIf you don't have a modem or are contemplating buying a new one, your safest bet is to choose an external serial modem. Every external serial modem I have used works fine from the get-go. USB modems can be a bit harder to ge...

Probing and Trying Your ModemOnce a modem is physically installed, you can use the wvdialconf command to see if it can detect any modems on your computer. Then you can run wvdial to make sure that you can connect to the Internet Service Pro...

Setting up Your Modem through the GUIOnce you have a working modem in Linux, you can go right to the Red Hat Network Configuration window and step through the procedure for setting up a modem connection. If you can't get your dial-up connec...

Setting up Your Modem with minicomThe protocol that a computer uses to communicate with standard Hayes-compatible modems is referred to as the AT command set. The AT command set lets you communicate directly to the modem for troubleshooting...

Modem Troubleshooting TipsHere are some problems you might run into when you try to use a modem in Linux, along with some suggestions on what you can do about those problems. Dead modem-For a PCI modem, check that the card is seated ...

Finding Modem Troubleshooting Resources Table 13-2 provides a reference for finding and troubleshooting modems to work in Linux. Table 13-2: Linux Modem Reference Table Description Location Information on ...

SummaryStart with a modem that is supported in Linux (that is, not a winmodem) and you will have a good chance of getting that modem to dial out and connect to a remote modem. With a supported modem in hand, the Network Configuration window...