🚀 go-pugleaf

In aus.computers.linux on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:26:53 +1000
ZACK. <youwillfindme@home.com.au> wrote:
> i may need a driver for my modem
> in linux, i cannot get one from swann.
> modem is a swann speed demon e210
>
> anyone know were i can get a driver for ubuntu?
>

Do you know you need one, or just think you do?

If you go to www.linuxquestions.org and look at the Hardware
Compatibility List "HCL", in the modems -> other section you will see
people who have other models of Swann modem working fine.  

If the modem is an external one, it's likely it will work
without problems.  If it is internal, then you are almost certainly
out of luck unless it's a very old modem.  

Often the problem in linux is not knowing which device the modem is
talking through.  Usually the serial port is something like /dev/ttyS0
but not always...

If you can't get the GUIfied modem programs working, time to get on
the command line.

First job is to find which device it's using.  I have managed this by
connecting it then sending a file out that port and see if the modem
lights flash!

eg as root:
cat /var/log/messages > /dev/ttyS0

Keep trying with all serial ports till you see something.   Then go
find the howtos that are still out there about setting a modem up on
the command line, so you can see error messages and get some idea of
what's going on.  Don't forget to check /var/log/messages for errors.

Zebee