Lucent Winmodem drivers for Mandrake 10 Official with Kernel 2.6.3.7mdk ??
 

When I used mdk9.2 and kernel 2.4.22.28mdk or earlier I never had a problem finding drivers for my Lucent Winmodem here or here. But now that I'm going to be installing mdk10 official, what am I to do for Lucent Winmodem drivers with Kernel 2.6.3.7mdk?

You might say, "have you looked here?" And yes, I have and I found this, but the mdk source for the driver is ltmodem-2.6.3-4mdk.tgz not 2.6.3.7mdk. So what do I need to do? There are other sources in the dir, do I just download them and compile them myself for mdk10 kernel 2.6.3.7mdk? Will that work? Has anyone tried it? Please post if you can help*, thanks for reading.

* = Please no replies like: buy a real modem, why are you using a winmodem instead of..., just use kernel 2.4, or another kernel version, and other such unrelated offtopic unhelpful answers, questions or other comments which don't directly solve this problem.

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I compiled the ltmodem-2.6-alk-2.tar.gz package on kernel 2.6.3.7mdk and it works just fine.

Hi Tormented, thank you for your post, I appreciate it.

Hello again Tormented, would you care to post step by step instructions as to how you compiled this and set it up? The Readme file isn't detailed enough for newbs (at least this newb). I would appreciate it very much. Thanks for reading.

1. Make sure you have the kernel-source rpm installed.

2. Edit the modem driver's Makefile and change:

KERNEL_DIR := /usr/src/linux-2.6/
to
KERNEL_DIR := /usr/src/linux/

3. Become root and type make.

4. Type the following commands:

mkdir /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other
cp -v *.ko /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other
mknod --mode=0640 /dev/ttyLT0 b 62 64
depmod -a
modprobe ltserial
ln -vs /dev/ttySLT0 /dev/modem

5. Add these lines to /etc/modprobe.conf

install winmodem /sbin/modprobe ltserial
alias /dev/modem ltserial
alias char-major-62 ltserial
alias /dev/tts/LT0 ltserial

6. Add this to the end of /etc/modprobe.preload

winmodem

I hope I didn't forget anything. :)

Greetings.

I to am having major headaches trying to get Mandrake 10 Beta 2 with 2.6xx to work with my lucent winmodem. Tormented when you say:

mkdir /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other :confused:

and you have the /other at the end....what is this referring to? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do I type this in verbatim, or do I substitute "other" for a directory in the existing tree?

Type it in verbatim. It makes a new directory called "other" that the modem kernel modules go in.

Problems with the modem
 

I have sucessfully got the modem working, but it seems that each time I restart the machine the modem no longer works.

I followed the instruction given by Tormented, but is there anything else that I need to do to get the modem to work once more, without having to do it all again.

Cheers

Problems here :(
 

arrrggg, I can't intall the drivers. When I put modprobe

/var/log/messages

Any idea ?

I think you might have the wrong version of the kernel sources installed.

Hi Guys, especially the wise Tormented
 

I am new to Linux and amd using KDE 2.3 (I think) on Linux Mandrake 10.0 Official Download Edition.

I also have a Lucent Winmodem and when I try to set up the internet with Mozilla it tells me I need Kernel 2.4 or above (What??)

In regards to your 1 above:

How do I make sure you have the kernel-source rpm installed. (I can't even find out how I can tell what kernel is installed!)

Please... HELP!! I really want to get connect and ditch XP but I am relying on XP for the internet.

to llotti:

one way to find out if you have source installed is to run drakerpm - it's called " Browse Available Sofware" in the menus. If you can't find it in those lists, chances are you have it installed.

As for kernel 2.4.xxx, I actually recommend you stick to the 2.6.xxx version, and use the files furfurdemon666 posted at the first message, i.e. ltmodem-2.6.3-4mdk.tgz. Follow the instructions that are also posted on that site, and things should work ok.

...which brings me to a question... the drivers install properly and internet works fine, however, when I reboot, I find that all symbolic links ---and possibly files--- to the modem driver go missing! The only way to fix this is to install it over again, a pain in the butt in terms of typing commands...

has anyone got a solution to this glitch? thanks in advance!

Installing Lucent Winmodem for Mandrake Linux 10.0 Community by _invader
============================================================

Firstly, I must give acknowledgement to furfurdemon666 for providing the links
to the driver files, Tormented for the commands/lines provided (this text is based
on his words of wisdom), and windeath for wise-cracking. Thanks folks! ;)

BEFORE STARTING:
Make sure you are root before you begin! ltmodem-2.6.3-4mdf.tgz is obtainable from: http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/pack...em/kernel-2.6/ or other sites.

These instructions are for users running the 2.6.3-4 kernel. The reason why I ever
bothered with this is because the kernel source code from Mandrake distro's only include
this version if you only have the first 3 CD's. The source is also required for installing
nVidia graphics drivers, and lastly, I don't think anyone likes wasting hours trying to
download the 2.4 kernel source!

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Obtain the file ltmodem-2.6.3-4mdk.tgz

2. Open the archive, and find these files:
ltmodem.ko
ltserial.ko

Extract them to the path /lib/modules/2.6.3-4mdk/other
(creating the folder 'other' if it does not exist).

NOTE i : the part 2.6.3-4mdk refers to your current running kernel;
If this is not yours, look around in /lib/modules for the appropriate one, and
substitute this into the path.
NOTE ii: the folder 'other' is created verbatim, as the modprobe looks in this folder
for all other modules.

3. Type the following commands:
mknod --mode=0640 /dev/ttyLT0 b 62 64
depmod -a
modprobe ltserial
ln -vs /dev/ttySLT0 /dev/modem

These commands create and link the appropriate modem devices, i.e. the winmodem is
referred by the system as /dev/modem and /dev/ttySLT0

4. Open the file /etc/modprobe.conf and add the following lines:
install winmodem /sbin/modprobe ltserial
alias /dev/modem ltserial
alias char-major-62 ltserial
alias /dev/tts/LT0 ltserial

5. Open the file /etc/modprobe.preload and add the following line:
winmodem

6. Check your modem! Open kppp or another program and 'Query' the modem. The problem
that occurs during reboot (i.e. devices/links going missing) should not occur.
Should this occur, "Reflect, repent, and reboot." -- windeath
Otherwise, Enjoy!

oh i meant to add this beforehand, but that I put my head together and finally solved the dilema i brought up thanks to reading the preceding threads! cheers

Thank you all, thanks to this a total n00b (first linux install) was able to get his modem working, now the only thing thats left is that pesky HP cd-writer 8200 external.

When I rebooted the modem didn't work, but all I had to do was retype all the things in /etc/modprobe.conf.

I had the exact..
 

Same problem, ALSA had wiped out my settings in the files to mod and so once I re-entered the info, all was well.

Still no sound though!!

I had the same problem. Following the instruction steps seemed to work fine at first. Then I tried to set up a connection, and when testing it I could hear the modem dial but get no access (specified the wrong password for my ISP). Now when I try to set up the connection again, I get the error message 'no reply' and when querying the modem with kppp it gave me 'modem busy'.
And the settings in my config files were still there...

Nevermind. I just got it to work - the symbolic link to /dev/modem somehow got broken, after deleting and recreating it everything works fine now.. thanx for all the info guys. :D

Okay.. well my Lucent Winmodem drivers have been working great but now I have another question:

I'm going to update my kernel with a new version and install kernel-source as well, but before I do what do I need to do with the present installation of my Lucent Winmodem drivers? Is there a way to remove them easily or "uninstall" so to speak before I install the new kernel v.? (I'm running Mandrake 10 Official and I'm just updating the kernel & kernel-source by installing from mdk rpm's)

I'll need to go through the install process that Tormented outlined in this thread again with the new kernel-source for the new v. so do I need to remove all the files prior to installing the new v. or should I just leave them there, install the new kernel & kernel-source and then follow the install process from Tormented again and it will rewrite the existing Lucent Winmodem drivers without conflict(s)?

I had no issues going from 2.4 to 2.6.3.7, all I had to do was renter the info into the modproad.conf and preload files.

i was able to do the procedure for the lucent winmodem and there is no error messages found but the problem is when i start to use kppp the error messages is NO CARRIER, i try to check the line no problem.
what do you is my problem my PC is dual boot no problem in win XP
pls help

just want to say Tormented u rock! followed step by step and everything i belive is in working condition, when i query modem it says it ready and i hooked a phone line to my laptop and it says its dialing, however i dont have a dial-up account (im on dsl) and just want ed to make sure that i have it at least halfway configured b4 i go to my moms house (who only has dial up) so i could dial up for my e-course. anyway good lookin out on this great step by step guide for this lucent modem install. again u rock Tormented. peace

Hi _invader. The files found in ltmodem-2.6.3-4mdk.tgz, are they only usable with MDK? I'm now running FC2 and am desperately trying to get something...anything to work with my Lucent winmodem. If I follow your prescribed instructions, substituting various folders for those found in FC2, should it also work?

windeath: I'm not sure if those files would work, but nevertheless, try and give it a shot. As a last option, you may consider re-compiling the code for your kernel (though it can't be guaranteed it'll work either). Generally speaking, 2.6 drivers would be compatible across the board with 2.6.x kernels etc. I think the source files are found within that file as well, else it should be on that same site. Cheers.

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dang it. i'm feeling lazy and haven't changed to the 2.6 series yet, and since i have a lucent modem, i really couldn't anyway. now i'm gonna feel like a slacker until i do it.

20 minutes later.
ok. it works. i already had a 2.6.0 compiled and booting on my system from months ago, so i just had to do the module thing and reboot into the kernel. it said i didn't have ppp support, so i went into menuconfig. it said i did. i had to load the ppp module with modprobe. what an outrage. wine crashed. that's weird. i've got the kernel module autoloader built in. i guess i'll have to edit modules conf and crap like that. depmod -a and modprobe didn't find that "other directory" i made.
i guess sound is next.
at least that 2.6 lucent code is done, and works in different kernels.

a recompile got my sound and other stuff working.
this is all i get from trying to load an old wine that i use all the time. anybody know anything about this. it works fine with my other kenels, keep in mind.
i'm going back to 2.4.x



Loading symbols: owine not found /usr/X11/lib/libSM.so.6 /usr/X11/lib/libICE.so.
6
/usr/X11/lib/libXpm.so.4 /usr/X11/lib/libXext.so.6
/usr/X11/lib/libX11.so.6 /lib/libm.so.6 /lib/libutil.so.1 /lib/libdl.so.2
/lib/libc.so.6 /lib/ld-linux.so.2
VER TOOLHELP MMSYSTEM DDEML OLE2NLS OLE2DISP STORAGE COMPOBJ OLE2
MFCOLEUI MFCO250 SHELL COMMDLG KEYBOARD WIN87EM MFC250 EUDOR301 USER GDI
WINEPS WPROCS DISPLAY SYSTEM KERNEL
In 32 bit mode.
Register dump:
CS:00e7 SS:05bf DS:05bf ES:025f FS:0000 GS:0000
EIP:000006d1 ESP:4095aa1c EBP:00000000 EFLAGS:00010246( R- 00 I Z- -P1 )
EAX:00000000 EBX:000061a8 ECX:00000400 EDX:00000000
ESI:00000000 EDI:000005bf
Stack dump:
0x05bf:0x0000aa1c: 18d0 0808 0ad9 ff80 0808 0000 0028 026f
0x05bf:0x0000aa2c: 0000 0000 013f 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
0x05bf:0x0000aa3c: 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
0x05bf:0x0000aa4c:

Backtrace:
=>0 0x00e7:0x06d1 (bp=0000)

0x00e7:0x000006d1: lcall 0x0023:0x0807e240

Ive got a question, ive tried both Tormented's and _invader's methods of installing the drivers, on Mdrake 10 community edition. The drivers install, but when it comes to dialing out using kppp, the modem responds and hangs on the expecting OK signal. I have used the query modem on kppp but that is blank. In addition to this, it says that it cannot use /dev/modem so i had to choose /dev/tty0 to use the modem.

Any ideas?
Any help will be much appreciated as this has been annoying me for the past 5 mths since i moved to linux.

Oops sorry wrong thread.

Ive got a question, ive tried both Tormented's and _invader's methods of installing the drivers, on Mdrake 10 community edition. The drivers install, but when it comes to dialing out using kppp, the modem responds and hangs on the expecting OK signal. I have used the query modem on kppp but that is blank. In addition to this, it says that it cannot use /dev/modem so i had to choose /dev/tty0 to use the modem.

Any ideas?
Any help will be much appreciated as this has been annoying me for the past 5 mths since i moved to linux.

it might be /dev/ttyLT0, usually /dev/modem is just a symlink to that. that's LT zero.

Thanks to the wonderful answers provided in this thread, I've been using my Lucent Winmodem on my Linux box for some time now without any problems.

However, I now (finally) have an external 56k modem that I wish to use with Linux but the question is:

What steps do I need to take to rid my system of the drivers/links to the Winmodem now that I won't be using it anymore?

the space is so insignificant it doesn't matter. you've already linked /dev/modem to your external probably, so that doesn't matter. the /dev/ttyLT0 uses no space. you've got the modules ltserial.ko and ltmodem.ko in your /lib/modules directory that will not load anymore since the hardware isn't there, assuming you took out the modem. you can delete them if you wish.

Hi whansard, thanks for your quick and informative reply, I appreciate it. :)

So I shouldn't need to bother removing the lt*.ko modules even if I won't be using them?

No, I haven't "linked /dev/modem" to my external yet, I wanted to know what to do step by step here so as to not only help me but others who may eventually want to jump the Winmodem ship for a real modem. :)

I followed Tormented's advice when setting the drivers up, so that said, should I remove the lines I added to /etc/modprobe.conf and /etc/modprobe.preload?

How do I link /dev/modem to my external when it's linked currently to my Winmodem?

Thanks for reading. ;)

your external modem is on ttyS0, ttyS1, ttyS2, or ttyS3. those are windows com ports 1-4. rm /dev/modem
ln -s /dev/ttyS0 /dev/modem # if it's com1

then you're done and can go online.

if you want, you can go undo the stuff you did for your lucent. remove the kernel modules you copied, and remove the lines from modules.conf and modules.preload. you probably have lots of unused kernel modules on your machine. that's why i said not to bother. something may go wrong with your external, and you'll wish you still had the lucent stuff around. probably better just to comment out the stuff in modules.conf and modules.preload. and just leave the modules alone.

Hi! I'm Italian so I'm sorry if my English isn't so good... :)

I have Mandrake 10 Official with 2.6.3-7 kernel and a Lucent winmodem.
I followed Tormentated's instructions to setup my modem and when I type:

modprobe ltserial

then it shows me this message:


[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# modprobe ltserial
FATAL: Error inserting ltserial (/lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/other/ltserial.ko): Kernel does not have module support

Then I tried to follow Invader's instructions but it shows me the same error.

What can I do?

Thanks

it looks like you compiled your own kernel without support for loadable kernel modules?

Thanks, Whansard, for reply.

No, I've never compiled any kernel (or ... not yet...) . I installed my Linux Mandrake about a week ago, so I have a normal Linux installation, and all my devices work well (except for the modem and a few other)..

One thing...
When Tormentated wrote : "mkdir /lib/modules/'uname-r'/other .. What is "uname-r" ?
I replaced the "uname-r" with the version of the kernel, which is 2.6.3-7mdk.... Am I right?

Thanks

Thanks whansard, all went well and I notice now with my external 56k modem there's no sluggish behavior when I'm opening several tabs in konqueror, and faster smoother gameplay in on-line multiplayer games. IMO the Lucent Winmodem really appeared to slow my system down. I'm glad to be rid of it. :)

I replaced the "uname-r" with the version of the kernel, which is 2.6.3-7mdk.... Am I right?

it's uname <space> -r
no changes necessary.

Thanks whansard, all went well and I notice now with my external 56k modem.


so your modem was on com1, and didn't have to do anything else?

Looking back at the drivers, they are compiled for 2.6.3-4mdk kernel, so its obvious why 2.6.3-7 would reject the modules. In this case, you'd probably have to find the source for those drivers and recompile them again... or cross your fingers and hope for new drivers.

Thank Whansard and Invader for reply.


Before replacing "uname -r" with "2.6.3-7mdk", I tried to write 'uname -r' with and without space. In both of the cases it shows me an error message, which now I don't remember, because I'm writing on WinXP...

But is it

mkdir /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other

or

mkdir /lib/modules/uname -r/other ?

or what?

I tried writing the first one and it happened what I've just written.

Thanks again!!

Sorry, my error was that I didn't type mkdir -p ... but only mkdir ... when I created 'uname -r' directory...

Now I re-tried to do everything after deleting all directories and files I created during the first try.

Unfortunately, I've still some problems. :(

I reported all my actions after modifying Makefile:

[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# make
make -C /usr/src/linux/ SUBDIRS=/home/marco/drivers/ltmodem-2.6-alk-2 modules
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-7mdk'
*** Warning: Overriding SUBDIRS on the command line can cause
*** inconsistencies
make[2]: `arch/i386/kernel/asm-offsets.s' is up to date.
CHK include/asm-i386/asm_offsets.h
Building modules, stage 2.
MODPOST
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-7mdk'
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# mkdir -p /lib/modules/'uname -r'/other
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# cp -v *.ko /lib/modules/'uname -r'/other
`ltmodem.ko' -> `/lib/modules/uname -r/other/ltmodem.ko'
`ltserial.ko' -> `/lib/modules/uname -r/other/ltserial.ko'
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# mknod --mode=0640 /dev/ttyLT0 b 62 64
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# depmod -a
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# modprobe ltserial
FATAL: Module ltserial not found.
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]#

As you see, now my trouble is another one!!
It seems he doesn't find ltserial.ko file? Or other?
In my /lib/modules directory, now there are three directories:
2.4.??mdk/
2.6.3-7mdk/
uname -r/
in uname -r directory there are only two files: ltserial.ko and ltmodem.ko.

Where is the mistake? Should I post other informations? Which ones?
Thanks

the uname -r is just a way to print the kernel version. the script inserts the kernel version into the cp and mkdir commands. just go in your kernel modules directory, and make a directory other, then put the modules there, then depmod -a. that way you won't have to be as perfect in your typing and quotes and stuff.

Thanks again, Whansard.

This is another try to install the modem, which is the same I did two or three days ago:

[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# make
make -C /usr/src/linux/ SUBDIRS=/home/marco/drivers/ltmodem-2.6-alk-2 modules
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-7mdk'
*** Warning: Overriding SUBDIRS on the command line can cause
*** inconsistencies
make[2]: `arch/i386/kernel/asm-offsets.s' is up to date.
CHK include/asm-i386/asm_offsets.h
Building modules, stage 2.
MODPOST
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.3-7mdk'
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# mkdir /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# cp -v *.ko /lib/modules/`uname -r`/other
`ltmodem.ko' -> `/lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/other/ltmodem.ko'
`ltserial.ko' -> `/lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/other/ltserial.ko'
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# mknod --mode=0640 /dev/ttyLT0 b 62 64
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# depmod -a
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]# modprobe ltserial
FATAL: Error inserting ltserial (/lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/other/ltserial.ko): Kernel does not have module support
[root@localhost ltmodem-2.6-alk-2]#


Just done, in /var/log/messages:

Jun 25 20:28:13 localhost kernel: ltmodem: no version for "struct_module" found: kernel tainted.
Jun 25 20:28:13 localhost kernel: ltmodem: module license 'Proprietary' taints kernel.
Jun 25 20:28:13 localhost kernel: Loading Lucent Modem Controller driver version 8.26
Jun 25 20:28:13 localhost kernel: Detected Parameters Irq=17 BaseAddress=0xc400 ComAddress=0xc000
Jun 25 20:28:13 localhost kernel: ttyLT0 at I/O 0xc400 (irq = 17) is a Lucent Modem

Have you any idea?

it sort of looks like it loaded anyway.
lsmod
lists the loaded kernel modules. or it's supposed to anyway. i've seen the 2.6.x kernel series do weirdo stuff.
see if ltserial and ltmodem are loaded.

Is it possible?

In my system there isn't lsmod!

[marco@localhost modules]$ lsmod
bash: lsmod: command not found

But if I type "man lsmod", the manual page appears...

Is lsmod command in any RPM package? Which one?

Thank you

modutils.
run it as root. not as a regular user. i'm sure it's on your system.