What does /dev/modem point at?
ls -l /dev/modem
Keep an eye on /var/log/messages as it might tell you more.
You can also pul up a terminal in kppp, try to enter a few modem
commands,
atz0
ati4
Does anything come up?
Run harddrake and there should be a modem config tool there somewhere..
Donncha.
Adam Beecher wrote:
>> Sorry, I know modem questions are probably the most asked, but I can't figure
> this out.
>> The modem is an external MRi Mr. Modem. When I try and connect with the Mandrake
> "Internet Dialler" - which would appear to be kppp - I get a "modem not
> responding properly" response, no matter what port I try (that doesn't include
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