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| Notes on installation and compatibility of Ubuntu with Usb Adsl Modems. = Intro = For the general understanding, let me first try to explain why most USB ADSL don't work in a new installation of Ubuntu. a. Ubuntu and, I guess, all other Linux operating systems assume that the network connection runs over an ethernet card in the computer. This is based on almost ancient technology, but still doing very well. Most of the computers and (business) PC's have an ethernet card, and in these cases you will have no problems getting connected to the network. Remark however, that if you buy a 'home' PC, it will probably not contain an ethernet card. a. If you choose an interner provider, normally you also get the hardware to set up the internet connection in a kind of package deal. In 50% of the cases you will get a ethernet card, in the other cases (often the more economic contracts) you get an USB ADSL modem. a. All hardware that you connect with your PC through USB needs hardware-specific software. Most (frequent) drivers that are free and not licensed are in the standard Ubuntu installation. E.g. the Alcatel speedtouch USB modem driver is preinstalled. Also my memory stick driver is available. a. However, the driver for many USB DSL modem are not installed. For example if a modem contains a 'conexant' chip, whose driver is 'commercial' and licensed it is not installed in Ubuntu. To get the USB modem working, two things need to be achieved: 1. Linux must be extended with software to control the modem, you need to get so-called drivers. 1. The ethernet 'talk' of Linux needs to be bridged to the modem and its connection to the network |
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