Linux and USB modems

almichev · 1 Aug 2008 at 12:50

Hi all. Have just installed Pardus 2008. The installation was easy but I can't get connected to the internet via my Speedtouch USB modem.

Is this a common problem with Linux distros? Or should I try an alternative?

Thanks.

almichev · 1 Aug 2008 at 13:00

Like I said - Pardus 2008. All the methods I tried were far from a doddle. Help greatly appreciated.

almichev · 1 Aug 2008 at 15:19

Outcast said:
Generally speaking .. You should plug in USB modems into the REAR USB ports ( Mobo Mounted).

Dunno why.. I had an issue with a Netgear USB wireless dongle on Feisty and googled it. Thats what it recommended and thats what worked !!

That's what I did and the modem appears to be ok - no flashing lights and all green. So why I can't set up a connection ala windows is beyond me.

almichev · 1 Aug 2008 at 15:21

Dj_Jestar said:
Doh! I googled "Pardus" and all I got was links about an MMO, so thought you meant you had installed the game and wanted to play it online

Aye, Pardus is little known. I think I'll give Mint a go again, if it recognises my hard drives that is.

almichev · 1 Aug 2008 at 19:30

Is wireless easier to get working in Linux?

almichev · 2 Aug 2008 at 12:37

Have gone ethernet instead (Zoom ADSL Router - specifies Linux on the box) and no problem!

Revved and ready. XP receding as we speak.