How to get my modem works in Mandrake?

[pistachi0]

Hi,
I am using Mandrake 9 and WinXP. My internal modem works normally in WinXP, but I couldn't make it work in Mandrake, as a result, I couldn't connect to internet. I've checked, no /dev/modem directory exists. Is that mean I have to mount the modem? Can someone teach me how to do it? Thanks in advance.

 

[RhythmAce]

If it is a Winmodem, you may not be able to use it. Linux doesn't know how to talk to it.

 

[j1bber]

Assuming you have tried the internet connection wizard stuff in mandrake and it couldn't find your modem, it likely to be a winmodem.
Go back to your XP setup and find out what kind of modem this is (this is the easiest way for you)
Then go to

http://www.linmodems.org/

and see what sort of support you are likely to find for your modem.
Most I have come across have been Conexant chipsets if you have the same then go straight here

http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/

and start reading.