Dear Linux forum,
I have recently bought a SuSE 8.2 Linux Operating System.
I have a Toshiba Satellite 1400 Notebook, which came with Windows XP and an internal
Toshiba Software modem AMR with driver version 3.1.89 of 04/20/2001 Provider LT. I
have installed the SuSE OS along side Windows 2000.
After loading SuSE and upon looking on the web, it seemed there are no Linux drivers
for this modem. I have a spare USB port and 2 unused PCMCIA ports. I therefore bought
a Genius USB modem model GM56USB. I have found a Linux driver on the web for this
modem, and copied it to an 80 GB external drive I have, but don�t understand how to
install the driver. i.e. I don�t understand the readme file instructions.
I am inserting details from the readme file that came with the driver files. I have
found the shell and have worked out how to change directories etc� It is a little like
DOS but most of it is new to me. Could you send me instructions on how I install the
driver. Either using the shell (bash � what is the difference?) or any other way.
Sorry if this is a bit basic for Linux users. Hopefully my questions for support will
not be so basic soon!
Thank you,
Justin Bell.
Contents of the driver readme file:
Smart Link Soft Modem for Linux
-------------------------------
Introduction
============
This is Smart Link Soft Modem for Linux version 2.X. It provides
full-featured 56K Voice Fax Modem.
Features
========
Modem: V.92, V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.23, V.22, V.21, Bell 103/212.
Flow control: V.42, MNP 2-4.
Compression: V.44, V.42bis, MNP5.
Fax: Class 1.
Voice: ADPCM voice compression, Digital Answering Machine.
Requirements
============
CPU: Intel Pentium II, Celron. AMD K6, Cyrix 400MHz or higher.
Memory: 64MB (may work also with 32MB).
OS: Linux 2.4 series.
Supported Hardware
==================
HAMR5600 based AMR/CNR/MDC/ACR modem cards on the following Southbridge chips:
- Intel ICH0, ICH2
- Via 686A, 686B, 8231, 8233
- SiS 630
- ALI 1535.
SmartPCI56/561/562/563 based PCI modem cards.
SmartUSB56 based USB modem.
Installation
============
1. Unpack tar.gz package file:
$ gzip -dc slmdm-2.X.X.tar.gz | tar xf -
2. 'cd' to package directory:
$ cd slmdm-2.X.X
3. Review and edit (if need) 'Makefile'.
Note: Probably you will want to correct in Makefile path to your
local linux kernel header files:
KERNEL_INCLUDES=/path/to/linux/include
Another way is to pass command line the parameter while
running 'make':
$ make KERNEL_INCLUDES=/path/to/linux/include ...
4. Run 'make' command to compile package:
$ make
5. Install.
If you are going to use AMR/CNR/PCI modem type (as superuser):
# make install-amr
, or
# make install-usb
if you are going to use USB modem.
It will install:
- modem kernel modules slmdm.o (modem core), slfax.o (fax)
into '/lib/modules/<kernel-version>/misc' directory
(standard linux modules' directory).
- hardware specific kernel module slamrmo.o (for AMR/CNR/PCI) or
slusb.o (for USB) into '/lib/modules/<kernel-version>/misc'
directory (standard linux modules' directory).
- country settings data file 'country.dat' into directory '/etc'.
Also it will:
- create character tty device entry '/dev/ttySL0' with major
number 212 and symbolic link 'dev/modem'.
- config you '/etc/modules.conf' file in order to provide
possibility for loading the modem modules into kernel on demand
automatically by kmod, when you are going to use them.
Note: currently you cannot use both AMR/CNR/PCI and USB Modems.
6. Config modem country.
You can configure your current country by using module parameters
'country' or 'country_code'.
Add 'options' directive line to file '/etc/modules.conf':
options slmdm country=<MyCountry>
, for example
options slmdm country=USA
, or use module parameter while module loading:
# modprobe slmdm country=<MyCountry>
Use 'slver -c' to see list of all supported countries and their
codes (utility 'slver' may be found in package directory).
Note: Command ATI7 shows installed country setting.
7. Using the modem.
Installation will automatically create character tty device entry
'/dev/ttySL0' with major number 212 and symbolic link '/dev/modem'.
Use one of them as modem device for your dialing application.
8. Uninstallation.
In package directory just type:
# make uninstall
Using RPM
=========
1. Build SRPM and RPM from tar.gz package:
In order to build RPM and SRPM run command:
# rpm -ta slmdm-2.X.X.tar.gz
It will build in your RPM directory:
- slmdm-2.X.X-Y.src.rpm - Source SRPM package
- slmdm-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm - Core Modem RPM package
- slmdm-amr-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm - AMR/CNR/PCI Modem driver
- slmdm-usb-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm - USB Modem driver
2. Install
To install Modem core package run:
# rpm -i /path/to/slmdm-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm
To install Modem hw driver run:
# rpm -i /path/to/slmdm-amr-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm
if you are going to use AMR/CNR/PCI Modem, or
# rpm -i /path/to/slmdm-usb-2.X.X-Y.i386.rpm
if you are going to use SmartUSB56 Modem.
Note: currently you cannot install and use both AMR/CNR/PCI and USB Modems.
3. Uninstall.
# rpm -e slmdm slmdm-<amr|usb>
Getting Started
===============
After successful installation and configuration modules will be loaded on
demand if you are using 'kmod' in linux kernel.
Also you can load modules by hand:
# modprobe slamrmo
if you are using AMR/CNR/PCI modem, or
# modprobe slusb
if you are using SmartUSB56 Modem.
Troubleshooting
===============
If you get an error message during installation/configuration or loading
the modules try to see it in FAQ file.
Please report the problem to your modem provider or to us
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Customization
=============
Look at 'editme.c' file in package directory.
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