In addition to what everyone else has mentioned. External modems work
on /dev/ttyS0../dev/ttyS3 (DOS COM1:..COM4:). Internal PCI modems work
on /dev/ttyS4 or higher. Some kernels default to only supporting the 4
external ports, and internal PCI modems won't run. To support internal
PCI modems, go into "make menuconfig"...
Device Drivers --->
Character devices --->
Serial drivers --->
<*> 8250/16550 and compatible serial support
(5) Maximum number of non-legacy 8250/16550 serial ports
The (5) allows for 1 PCI modem. If you have 2 PCI modems, you need
to set the number of ports to at least (6), etc.
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