Re: [hylafax-users] problem configuring usb modem

[Brian Marr <cabernet@internode.on.net>]

Earlier versions of Hylafax did not offer a choice. When running faxaddmodem 
you were given /dev/modem or another serial port. We used links to overcome 
this. Mine runs well : )
Brian Marr



On Tuesday 20 August 2002 12:16, you wrote:
> 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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