Linux can't access Serial Modem

[Bhelyer]

So I finally accepted the truth that I couldn't get my winmodem working under Ubuntu; so I bit the bullet and scored a cheap serial modem off of TradeMe (New Zealand auction site). It's an Elsa MicroLink 56k Fun Modem, connected by a 9-pin serial plug.

However, wvdialconf can't see it, and if I try to dial out using /dev/ttyS0 (I'm pretty sure it's the right one) it can't initialize it. I can't find any init strings on the net, but I did see I forum posting where a person said they'd bought this modem as a last resort for Linux dial up, and it had worked no problem, no fiddling.

It doesn't work under the Windows' default drivers either, but I'm 95% sure that the cable is a working one for modems, and that the modem is working.

I have tried two serial modems, and neither have worked under Windows or under Linux. However, I'm really sure that both modems are working modems, and both cables are working cables; could it be a problem with a serial port?

I am at my wits end; I just want to connect Ubuntu to the internet so I can finally get rid of this Windows partition, but I'm not having much luck. Can any kind person help?

I'm running Ubuntu 6.10, kernel 2.6.17-10 (x86)

Cheers,
-Bernard.

[siddharthsawant]

Try using minicom to access modem in ubuntu..

[harshad_ak]

Hi Bhelyer
Open minicom and configure it with appropriate settings like Baudrate,parity etc.
Just short TX/RX pins(p2 and p3 pins) on the serial DB cable and cross verify on the terminal.
You can do the same in windows using hyperterminal software.


Regards
Harshad Kulkarni