USB Modem Does Not Dial
Support knowledgebase (jbartsh_usb_modem)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 7.3
Symptom
After the successful setup of a USB modem, it is impossible to
dial with the created configuration.
An error message, like the
following one, is displayed: /dev/ttyACM0 invalid argument
Cause
An error in the by default installed Kernel 2.4.10
Solution
You can download an official kernel update from our FTP server to fix
this problem.
Please proceed as follows:
Log in as user root.
Check which kernel version you are currently using:
uname -r
rpm -qf `awk -F= '/image/{print $2}' < /etc/lilo.conf`
An output example:
tux# uname -r
2.4.10-4GB
tux# rpm -qf `awk -F= '/image/{print $2}' < /etc/lilo.conf`
k_deflt-2.4.10-23
Download the corresponding kernel from the following URL.
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/i386/update/7.3/kernel/2.4.16/
Install the kernel with following commands:
rpm -Uhv k_XX.i386.rpm
mk_initrd
lilo
(Obviously XX stands for the version you are using)
Finally, restart your computer
Keywords: MODEM, USB, INVALID
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- Version: 22. Nov 2001
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