Modem Drivers

StimpE · 29-12-2005, 02:44 AM

I have an Intel ENF656-UHW-INPR modem which I have the WinXP drivers for, but cannot find the Linux drivers for it, and the distro's I've been using will not auto-detect them. (newest releases of Kanotix & Mepis)

Is there anyway I can use my WinXP drivers to help Linux detect the modem?
Thanks if anyone knows o.O

pelvis_3 · 29-12-2005, 02:50 AM

Your modem looks to be an internal SoftModem (is This the one?). And if it is, they are not supported.
Open up the hardware tool in the tray (assuming it's there) and see if you can find your modem in either the Modem or Unknown section. As i also have an internal modem not supprted, it should look something like This.
Good luck to you!

pelvis_3

StimpE · 29-12-2005, 02:54 AM

So you're saying that I cannot use my internal modem to connect? This does not make sense to me.

pelvis_3 · 29-12-2005, 02:57 AM

You can't use the modem if it's Software based.
The only way your going to be able to connect is with an internal Hardware modem or an external modem using USB/Serial or whatever.
But once you get a hardware based modem, it's piss easy to configure

StimpE · 02-01-2006, 05:57 PM

Ok thanks pelvis

Anti-Trend · 02-01-2006, 08:39 PM

Soft modems, often called "WinModems" are really sound cards, not modems at all. All of the digital stuff happens in software rather than hardware. Some soft modems are supported, but they frankly suck on any platform (Win, Lin, Mac...). Either get an internal modem with a Rockwell chipset, or a cheapy external serial modem. Any external modem with a serial interface will work very well for you (ones with a USB connection are often softmodems in disguise).

StimpE · 02-01-2006, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the info AT, enlightening as always

Anti-Trend · 02-01-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StimpE

Thanks for the info AT, enlightening as always

No problem.

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StimpE lol, Internet! Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 683 Times Helpful: 38 Status: Offline My Computer	Modem Drivers I have an Intel ENF656-UHW-INPR modem which I have the WinXP drivers for, but cannot find the Linux drivers for it, and the distro's I've been using will not auto-detect them. (newest releases of Kanotix & Mepis) Is there anyway I can use my WinXP drivers to help Linux detect the modem? Thanks if anyone knows o.O __________________

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Your modem looks to be an internal SoftModem (is This the one?). And if it is, they are not supported. Open up the hardware tool in the tray (assuming it's there) and see if you can find your modem in either the Modem or Unknown section. As i also have an internal modem not supprted, it should look something like This. Good luck to you! pelvis_3 __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have! Last edited by pelvis_3; 29-12-2005 at 02:53 AM.

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	You can't use the modem if it's Software based. The only way your going to be able to connect is with an internal Hardware modem or an external modem using USB/Serial or whatever. But once you get a hardware based modem, it's piss easy to configure __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

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StimpE lol, Internet! Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 683 Times Helpful: 38 Status: Offline My Computer	Ok thanks pelvis __________________

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