> -----Original Message----- > From: Luis Mendes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > I have a Toshiba Satellite 1800-314 with woody installed (kernel > 2.4.17). Everything works fine except for the modem. After checking in > linmodems.org my impression is that there is no hope to get it working > properly under linux. Since I also need an ethernet connection to use > the laptop at work, the best solution is probably to buy a > ethernet/Modem combo card. So my questions are: > > 1) Does the fact that both devices are in the same card affects in any > way the ease of installation under woody or is it advisable to get > separate cards for the two functions?
Usually two separate cards means that you have two dongles that connect to the card. And they usually break very often! I don't believe that having the two functions in one card is un-advisable. > 2) Assuming the combo card is ok, I checked prices and specs of > several cards and I found two which are reasonably priced and may > work under linux. One is the Linksys EtherFast(r) 10/100 + 56K Modem PC > Card PCMLM56 and the other the D-link DMF-560TX (there is also a no > dongle version, DMF-560TXD) Both are listed in the PCMCIA list of > supported devices (David Hinds) but in the mobilix.org list only the > D-link is listed and its not clear if the modem works, although the > no dongle version is listed as working. I checked the > manufacturer's pages and for the Linksys they say there are drivers > for the ethernet card but no mention is made about the modem, which I > find a bit suspicious. They also say the modem uses a Lucent > chipset. So my question is, is there anyone in the list with any > experience with any of theses cards? If not, are there any cards you > can suggeste that will work with woody? I haven't tried my card under Woody (it did work under RH7.0 a long time ago) but I have a Xircom Realport 56k, 10/100 card. You plug the phone and ethernet cables directly to the card. The modem was able to dialup just fine. When I bought the card (actually, I think I got it for an xmas present) it was around $300. No doubt it has come down in price in 3 years. I'm going to replace a Mandrake install on my Dell Inspiron 7000, and I'll be configuring it to be a PPP/ethernet gateway with this card. I'm also doing this for a tech writing class project. When I finish up the documentation, I'll be sure to post a link to it here. Jeremy -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
