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Mr Christopher Rose wrote:
>
> How do I configure the modem on my laptop? 
> The modem is probably a 2400bps modem that 
> is built into the computer. 

Many (most?) built-in laptop modems are win-modems
(i.e. braindead uarts that rely on Windows to drive
them).  If you've got one of those, you are out of
luck.

However, with a modem that old (2400bps) you might
have the real thing.  Do the following:
------------
dmesg | less
------------
and have a close look for any mention of a modem
or a second COM port (/dev/ttyS??).  A laptop 
usually has just one COM port, so a second port
is likely to be a modem (unless your laptop has
two COM port plugs).

> How do I get pppsetup to recognize it? 

You tell pppsetup the port (ttyS) number.

Cheers,
Steven




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