GNU/Linux
compatibility
For
technical support and advanced users
v1.42 - DD / COM One - 04/2002
1. Introduction for users coming from Windows
4. Configuration used for validation tests
1. Introduction for users coming
from Windows
GNU/Linux does not allow to
use a modem driver for all application (like Windows 95/98). You must enter the
initialization string for each application.
2. Products
2.1 PC Cards
- MC310 Bluetooth PC Card
May be compatible : http://bluez.sf.net
- MC226 Discovery CardBus LAN
10/100
Not tested (chipset Realtek RTL8139(A)).
- MC223 Platinium Card 3 in 1
Not compatible for ISDN, GSM may work (not tested), LAN not tested.
- MC222 Platinium Card 2 in 1
Not compatible for ISDN, GSM may work (not tested).
- MC221 Platinium Discovery
Card V90
Compatible (Lucent Mars chipset). This was reported by a customer, please email
us your feedback.
http://www.physcip.uni-stuttgart.de/heby/ltmodem/
- MC220 Platinium Liberty
Compatible (this card is PSTN analog modem only).
- MC220 Platinium Card 4 in 1
Compatible for modes PSTN and GSM (WW.L23, WW.L55).
Not compatible with GNU/Linux for modes ISDN, LAN.
- MobiFlash (Compact Flash
Card)
May
be compatible with GNU/Linux by using the MobiFlash PCMCIA adapter. Not tested.
- MC218 Communication Card 3
in 1
Compatible for modes PSTN and GSM. (Tested with firmware COM1WW.H46. Note that
GSM mode support Fax Class 1 only)
Not compatible with GNU/Linux for mode ISDN.
- Mobile Data PC Card (GSM
card)
Compatible (Tested with firmware *.E11).
Notes
- MC218 and MC220 : The ISDN and LAN
functions of these cards are passive (software, host based) functions. This
mean a large part of the work is done by software. There are no driver
compatible under GNU/Linux, and we do not provide drivers sources.
PSTN are GSM are "active functions" : the card does all the job
internally.
- PC Cards GSM :
Firmware upgrade (used to enable GSM of all our PC Card can not be done under
GNU/Linux. You must upgrade the PC Card under another OS (Win98 recommended)
before you can use the GSM function under GNU/Linux.
2.2 Other hardware
- COM One PCI Card 56K V90
Not compatible (Conexant software modem technology). No drivers planed.
- COM One Light Modem 56K V90
USB
Not compatible (software modem technology). No drivers planed.
- COM One Light Rider 128K
USB
Not compatible (passive technology). No drivers planed.
- COM One Deskline 33.6K and
56K
Compatible (note: support Fax Class 1 only).
- COM One Bluetooth USB
May be compatible : http://bluez.sf.net
3. Settings recommended
3.1 Initialization
strings
PSTN : AT &D2 &C1
&K3
GSM : AT &D2 &C1 &K3 +CBST=7,0,1
Reset to default settings : AT &F &W Z
3.2 Various
- Junction speed recommended
: 115200 or 57600 bps.
- Most of GNU/Linux fax applications requires "Fax Class 2", note
that some of our modems only support "Fax class 1".
4. Configuration used for validation
tests
PC : Texas Instruments
Extensa 510
Distribution : Red Hat 5.1
PCMCIA Package : pcmcia-cs-2.912
Terminal application : Kermit.
5. Ressources
PCMCIA Card
Services Package
This package MUST be
installed in order to drive the PC Card's drives.
http://pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net/
Note that this PCMCIA Package
support "plug and play" (PC Card insertion and ejection automatically
detected).