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In <76i3eb$1ih$1@otis.netspace.net.au> "Judd" <judd@netspace.net.au> writes:

>I have a PC-Tel 56K Flex internal PNP modem running on Com 4, IRQ 11.
>RedHat Linux 5.2 cant recognise it at all.  I tried using the setserial
>command on both cua3 and ttyS3 to give it the correct values needed, but
>still wont get recognised.  I then tried using isapnptools.rpm to help me,
>but the pnpdump only gives me errors regarding the modem.  My Bios, however,
>recognises the modem on bootup and assigns it the values required.  My last
>resort was to compile PnP into my kernel using the PNP4Kernel program
>downloadable of the Net.  But still nothing. :(  Any ideas?
>My system is a Pentium II 233 with 32 meg ram, and I have a Vibra 16 pnp
>card that works ok with Linux.
>PS - My modem works perfectly in Windows 98


From the PCTel Web site, the FAQ
Q.  What are the minimum system requirements for using your technology?
                   A.  The following outlines the minimum system requirements for the systems that support our technology.

                         Intel Pentium Based Computer
In order to run our modem and still have good multitasking performance, you should have a 75 MHz CPU, with 256K of cache and 8 MB RAM 
                         586 Class CPUs other than Intel
Due to differences between the processors, you should have a 150MHz or better, with 256K cache and 8 MB RAM. Be sure to use the N version of the drivers.

                         486 Class Processors
We do not support 486 Class processors due to lack of performance capabilities.


On the basis of the above, your modem is a winmodem. The CPU must do all
of the work that in real modems a 25 cent chip does. This drags down the
performance of you computer while it carries out all of the fiddly
timing critical tasks a custom chip could do with ease. 

It will not work with Linux. Buy a real modem. Scream at the assembler
of your computer for loading you with this piece of junk.