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Posted: **Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:56 am**

2366-8AG T30
Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10 i386.
Currently works on BB
I need to get the TP to work using its built in dial up modem as well as BB.

Checking that modem is recognised, the output of

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sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf

gives

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Editing `/etc/wvdial.conf'.

Scanning your serial ports for a modem.

ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud
ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud
ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up.
Modem Port Scan<*1>: S1   S2   S3   
WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- SmartLink Soft Modem
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 4800: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 19200: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 38400: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 57600: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 115200: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 230400: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Speed 460800: AT -- OK
ttySL0<*1>: Max speed is 460800; that should be safe.
ttySL0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK

Found a modem on /dev/ttySL0.
Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf.
ttySL0<Info>: Speed 460800; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0"

And attempting to run the modem with a line connected using

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sudo wvdial

gives

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WvDial<*1>: WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56
WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port.
WvDial<*1>: Initializing modem.
WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATZ
WvDial Modem<*1>: ATZ
WvDial Modem<*1>: OK
WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
WvDial Modem<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
WvDial Modem<*1>: OK
WvDial<*1>: Modem initialized.
WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATDT08440557007
WvDial<*1>: Waiting for carrier.
WvDial Modem<*1>: ATDT08440557007
WvDial Modem<*1>: NO DIALTONE
WvDial<Err>: No dial tone.
WvDial<*1>: Disconnecting at Wed Sep 17 17:39:22 2008

Which indicates no dial tone (also confirmed by ear!).

I've tried a couple of modem boards and a couple of modem cables.
I guess there could be a mobo fault, but nothing's picked up on PC Doctor.
I'm trying to assume that the problem is software based not hardware, but anything's possible!

Any ideas anyone?

Posted: **Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:59 pm**

The T30 modem uses a AC97 modem adapter.

See the following:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Modem_Daughter_Card_(MDC)
[you have to copy and paste the link to your browser]

Posted: **Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:22 pm**

Thanks DKB

I don't think the T30 has the same modem chipset, but will be useful for 600E owners.

Posted: **Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:59 pm**

I have no idea where I got 600E from. Must be from another post I read recently. I edited the previous post above.

Posted: **Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:42 am**

Not a problem!!

I'm not convinced that I have a driver problem, since it works all the way up to the point where it doesn't have a dial tone, which may be a config issue.

I'll try with another T30 to make sure there isn't a hardware fault and then try your solution.

Many thanks

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