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Re: [hylafax-users] problem configuring usb modem



Brian Marr said:
>
> Just from memory I think you still use /dev/modem when doing faxaddmodem.
> But first create a link /dev/ttyACM0 > /dev/modem.

Conventional wisdom has been to not make use of links when referring to
devices. There seem to be some oddities that can occur as a result of that
practice. You are much better off referring to the actual device. Not being
a USB modem user, I unfortunately can't give you much there.

> That way faxaddmodem can
> still do its thing without worrying about all of the various devices.
> Naturally you have to work out the correct device. It used to be
> /dev/ttyACM0
> but may have changed.
> Brian Marr
>
>
> On Tuesday 20 August 2002 10:42, you wrote:
> >   Hi,
> >   I'm running Debian Linux, and hylafax-server 1:4.1.1-1 (I think that
> >   means hylafax version 4.1.1). I have a Netcomm Roadster II, 56k USB
> >   modem, model AM5050 Revision 3.
> >
> >   When I try faxaddmodem, I am prompted for the device. I enter the
> >   device (/dev/usb/acm/0), but it fails, saying it isn't a serial or
> >   terminal device (not sure which).
> >
> >   I successfully use this modem with ppp. When using minicom, and
> >   entering the at+fclass=? command, it reports 0,1,1.0.
> >
> >   Any clues on how to proceed?
> >
> >   Please CC me, I'm not on the list.
> >
> >   Cheers
> >   Geoff
>
>
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