resolved: why is usb modem working in win but not linux?

maxpayne · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 122

first of all, i do need to use the usb interface on the cable modem.

in windows the driver info says the following:

manufacturer = brand
model = 351000

anyone got an idea what i need to compile into the kernel to make the modem work in linux too? i'm using 269 gentoo kernel, i've selected all the usb network drivers - yet i still don't get anywhere when doing an net-setup eth1 (eth0 = realtek, works fine) - again, i need to use usb and not the cat5 one for internet.

many thanx in advance and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:53 am Post subject:

maxpayne,

We need the ProductID and VendorID that you will find in

nobspangle · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 10:15 am Post subject:

could we help you with getting the ethernet connection working on your modem, this is a far more sensible way of connecting it up?

maxpayne · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 122

@ NeddySeagoon:

thanks for replying - here's the info:

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 4:15 pm Post subject:

maxpayne,

Thats just your USB 2.0 root hub. Your modem is not there.
Have you compiled the USB 1.1 driver for your root hub?
Your modem is likely to be USB 1.1.

We are looking for these lines for your modem.

maxpayne · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 122

your guess with the missing usb hub support was right - i have now all three included and things work now.

thanks for the support - once that was working eth1 was up and ready. i don't really understand why some people prefer using the ethernet port of the modem instead of the usb one...!? perhaps those people also have their usb bridge not compiled into the kernel ;-)

justanothergentoofanatic · Guru Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Posts: 337

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject:

maxpayne,

Many USB modems are Softmodems or Winmodems. Many don't work with linux. Ethernet always Just Works.
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maxpayne · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 122

@ justanothergentoofanatic:

USB is just there 2 bridge the connection between the modem and the computer - that'd be same thing as saying "serial connection is just for mouse, can't be used for modem"...

@ NeddySeagoon:

Soft-/Winmodems has nothing 2 do w/ USB - there also exist many "serial" Soft-/Winmodems.

in any case, i'm not going to get into any discussions here, if you ppl think USB must not be used for connecting modems w/ computers, then whatever - it works for me and saves me money on a USB (or PCcard) NIC... cuz i need that precious built-in RJ45 for internet connection sharing ;-)

take it easy all and thanx again for the help!

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:51 am Post subject:

maxpayne,

Nobody here was suggesting that you must not use USB for your modem connection but many of your readers will be pleasently surprised by both how easy it was for you and that its works at all, in contrast to Ethernet Just Works.