How to install a modem

[MANOWAR]

My cable modem, is not detected. (I'm with Mandrake 9.0 now). SUSE 8.0 did detect the modem, so, I know that through the USB port it's possible to use it. Now, my question is, If the modem is not detected, do I have to get a driver or I just have to "play" with commands?

[Qwijibrumm]

I would assume there to be some sort of kernel module for said modem. Try your favorite search engine for "XXXX (brand) YYYY (model) cable modem linux driver" or something to the effect. Download, compile and install, maybe /sbin/modprobe (modulename).
Then again, I'm pretty much an idiot so please don't hurt me if I'm wrong.

[Qwijibrumm]

Check out this site.
http://www.linux-usb.org/USB-guide/x332.html
Follow the instructions with the whole mknod thing

Run /sbin/modprobe acm (I believe that is the module name. According to linux-usb.org your modem should be a standards compatible device)

And as always, edit /etc/rc.d/rc.modules to add the line "/sbin/modprobe acm" this will load the module at startup.

If you still have probelems make sure you have usb controller modules loaded. /sbin/modprobe (either "usb-uhci" "usb-ohci" or "uhci" depending on the type of usb controler you have.) Then edit /etc/rc.d/rc.modules appropriately for which ever module loads your usb controller.

Let us know how it goes.

P.S. How are you on the internet if your modem is down?

[MANOWAR]

1- I'm connecting using Xp
2- I'll do what you said and post what happens

P.S: seems to be like there's no driver... I've looked a lot, so, If anyone feels like it, the cable modem is RCA DCM235... good luck (you'll need it)

[MANOWAR]

Nothing happened. Still can't use the modem