What is the best recomended Dialup Modem for Linux?

[Karl Blessing]

My friend who had a WinModem(getting rid of it soon) would like to know whats the best recomended modem to use with linux(he has Mandrake 7.1 that I burned him) that he can use with KPPP without a problem (I am thinking more along the lines of a modem that can have jumpers to set it right at a Com1 or Com2) any sugestions? <p>Karl<br><a href=mailto:kb244@kb244.8m.com>kb244@kb244.8m.com</a><br><a href=

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</a><br>Experienced in : C++(both VC++ and Borland),VB1(dos) thru VB6, Delphi 3 pro, HTML, Visual InterDev 6(ASP(WebProgramming/Vbscript)<br>

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[fenris]

I have read a lot of posts about linux and modems, generally external are the way to go. As for brands, you can't go wrong with USR sportster series (even the internal ones).<br><br><br> <p>Troy Williams B.Eng.<br><a href=mailto:fenris@hotmail.com>fenris@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[Karl Blessing]

you know of any models that's 50$ or less, he doesnt want to pay more than 50$ <p>Karl<br><a href=mailto:kb244@kb244.com>kb244@kb244.com</a><br><a href=

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[fenris]

If he wants a new modem, pretty much any brand name external will be expensive (you get what you pay for, in this case less headaches). You could probably pick up a used modem from ebay or something like that. If you get the chance, try it out before you buy it. I would stick with a modem that is on the supported hardware list <A HREF="

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fhard.php3"

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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fhard.php3</A><br><br>Remember

if you buy a good modem it will stay with you for a long time. I have a practical peripheral 14.4 external (6 years)and am using it for fun on my mandrake box. Good thing I didn't chuck the obsolete technology <br><br>The only reason that I would recomend an external is because it is a snap to configure and get working in linux. An internal modem may go in like a charm, or it may be a spawn of the devil. But they are considerably cheaper. You can pick them up at auction sites.<br><br>Good luck.... <p>Troy Williams B.Eng.<br><a href=mailto:fenris@hotmail.com>fenris@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[Karl Blessing]

That URL you mentioned doesnt show modems it just says &quot;most modems other than WinModems are supported...&quot;<br> <p>Karl<br><a href=mailto:kb244@kb244.com>kb244@kb244.com</a><br><a href=

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</a><br>Experienced in : C++(both VC++ and Borland),VB1(dos) thru VB6, Delphi 3 pro, HTML, Visual InterDev 6(ASP(WebProgramming/Vbscript)<br>

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[njshade]

&nbsp;&nbsp;I have always used USR (aka 3Com) with flawless <br>results.I am now using an USR 56k external which <br>also works flawlessly in Win95. Connects every time at around 50K.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;However, using the very same modem with Mandrake 7.1<br>via pppd I get mixed results.&nbsp;&nbsp;I can sometimes go for days<br>and connect with no problem, then without changing any of<br>my scripts, I am able to connect but never authenticate at<br>the ISP side. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;I have NEVER been able to setup KPPP to work. <br>The modem passes all queries but never initializes.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So here I am with one of the most recognized modems <br>in the world knocking my head against the wall trying<br>to get on the internet with Linux. Go figure.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;BTW if anyone has a fix for me by all means jump in here!<br>&nbsp;&nbsp; <p> <br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br> I have been in the digital electronic field since 1981,<br>
working as a field tech and most recently as a bench tech,<br>
and have repaired virtually every type of digital and analog<br>
equipment. <br>
I am presently pursuing network certification

 

[TheRAt]

I am using a DynaLink Internal PCI (1456VQH-T2) based on the Lucent chipset (which I picked up here in NZ for NZ$105)...<br><br>This is reported in Win98 as a Lucent Win Modem, and works perfectly, always connecting between 48000 - 53000 bps (the stats ay)...<br><br>With Linux, there was a driver available at the DynaLink web site, and I have not had a problem with this ever since I have installed it... I get similar connection speeds with Linux... (Netscape on both OSes reports getting information at 5.0 - 6.0 KB/s)<br><br>Hope this was of some help...<br><br>AV<br><br>PS.<br><A HREF="

http://www.x-rates.com/"

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http://www.x-rates.com/</A>

reports NZ$1.00 = US$0.4545, which should put the modem (if it is available out your way) at about US$47.72

 

[HomeRanger]

I installed internal USR 28.8K that I had in my P133 (linux is on a 486) and it installed smoothly with Yast. I am new to linux, so no gems of wisdom - but it works! [sig][/sig]