Most Linux distributions that are available today come with either Gnome or KDE or both graphical user interfaces (GUIs). These run on top of the Xwindows system that runs with all modern Linux and UNIX distributions. If you are proficient using Windows 95/98/NT or Mac GUIs, then you should have no problems using Gnome or KDE. We would strongly suggest, however, that you test a modem using minicom in a console.
If Gnome or KDE is not running, you will have to start it from a console mode command prompt. The Xwindows system has to be configured, and it is not the responsibility of ZOOM to configure it. If you've installed Red Hat 6.1 or 6.2, it should be easy to start Gnome or KDE. Just type startx and it should bring up either Gnome or KDE. You will then have access to KDE menus to configure the modem.
The following instructions assume you have a default Red Hat 6.1 Linux Distribution installed. However, they also apply to other distributions that have KDE installed. Please note that Linux commands are case and space sensitive!
1. Click on the Gnome footprint in lower left corner (similar to the Start button in Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000).
2. Scroll up to KDE Menus.
Note: The rest of these instructions will apply if you are running KDE. Just click on the big "K" and it will take you to the same place.
3. Point to Internet, then point to Kppp and click on it. If you haven't configured an account, the Connect to: and Login ID: fields are blank.
4. Click on Setup, then Modem, then Query Modem.
5. If it finds the modem, it will give you Modem Query Results with some AT commands. The first command will give you the current firmware on the chip. Click Close. (If the modem responds, go to Step 7. If the modem fails to respond or cannot find the modem, go to Step 6.)
6. If the modem will not respond in Step 5, click Close and then click on the Device tab.
7. Click on the down arrow beside Modem Device tab and scroll down to the same /dev as set up in minicom (i.e. /dev/ttyS1 for COM2) (If you leave Use Lock File checked, only the root will be to use the modem; uncheck it if you are logging in with another account)
8. Click OK and then go back to Step 5 to see if you have the modem on the correct port.
9. The Accounts, PPP, and Graph tabs are not necessary to configure the modem. You use PPP and Accounts to configure your Internet account, and only the Internet service provider can provide the information needed.
10. To run further diagnostics after you get the AT commands, click on the Modem Tab, then click the Terminal button and you can do the normal AT commands.
Note: You might want to go to the Modem Tab and click on the Modem Commands button. Here, you can Edit Modem Commands (similar to Extra Settings in Windows 95/98/NT4.0).
If you've followed all the above Steps as well as the Steps for console mode (see SmartFact #95), the modem is all set up and ready to go.
If Gnome or KDE is not running, you will have to start it from a console mode command prompt. The Xwindows system has to be configured, and it is not the responsibility of ZOOM to configure it. If you've installed Red Hat 6.1 or 6.2, it should be easy to start Gnome or KDE. Just type startx and it should bring up either Gnome or KDE. You will then have access to KDE menus to configure the modem.
The following instructions assume you have a default Red Hat 6.1 Linux Distribution installed. However, they also apply to other distributions that have KDE installed. Please note that Linux commands are case and space sensitive!
1. Click on the Gnome footprint in lower left corner (similar to the Start button in Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000).
2. Scroll up to KDE Menus.
Note: The rest of these instructions will apply if you are running KDE. Just click on the big "K" and it will take you to the same place.
3. Point to Internet, then point to Kppp and click on it. If you haven't configured an account, the Connect to: and Login ID: fields are blank.
4. Click on Setup, then Modem, then Query Modem.
5. If it finds the modem, it will give you Modem Query Results with some AT commands. The first command will give you the current firmware on the chip. Click Close. (If the modem responds, go to Step 7. If the modem fails to respond or cannot find the modem, go to Step 6.)
6. If the modem will not respond in Step 5, click Close and then click on the Device tab.
7. Click on the down arrow beside Modem Device tab and scroll down to the same /dev as set up in minicom (i.e. /dev/ttyS1 for COM2) (If you leave Use Lock File checked, only the root will be to use the modem; uncheck it if you are logging in with another account)
8. Click OK and then go back to Step 5 to see if you have the modem on the correct port.
9. The Accounts, PPP, and Graph tabs are not necessary to configure the modem. You use PPP and Accounts to configure your Internet account, and only the Internet service provider can provide the information needed.
10. To run further diagnostics after you get the AT commands, click on the Modem Tab, then click the Terminal button and you can do the normal AT commands.
Note: You might want to go to the Modem Tab and click on the Modem Commands button. Here, you can Edit Modem Commands (similar to Extra Settings in Windows 95/98/NT4.0).
If you've followed all the above Steps as well as the Steps for console mode (see SmartFact #95), the modem is all set up and ready to go.
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