Problems connecting to internet with linux

vnvnation069 · 07-31-2005, 08:39 PM

This might be dumb question . I have loaded Suse Linux on my computer dual booting with Windows XP. I have entered all the information it asks for to log onto the internet but it still won't connect. Linux manuals say you can use a scandisk program to see if I'm running a soft modem (winmodem) but I am not. I don't know where to go from there to connect.

geese · 08-02-2005, 03:50 AM

are you sure you are not using a winmodem? if it is a pci modem or usb modem, chances are its a winmodem. you will need to get an external serial modem. i can even recomend the TRENDnet TFM-560X modem.

07-31-2005, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
vnvnation069 New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	Problems connecting to internet with linux This might be dumb question . I have loaded Suse Linux on my computer dual booting with Windows XP. I have entered all the information it asks for to log onto the internet but it still won't connect. Linux manuals say you can use a scandisk program to see if I'm running a soft modem (winmodem) but I am not. I don't know where to go from there to connect.

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08-02-2005, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
geese Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Indies Posts: 68	are you sure you are not using a winmodem? if it is a pci modem or usb modem, chances are its a winmodem. you will need to get an external serial modem. i can even recomend the TRENDnet TFM-560X modem.