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UMBC RedHat Modem Configuration for UMBC Recommended Machines

The following steps must be followed to get the modem to work under UMBC RedHat:

  1. Login as root or su to root
  2. Run /usr/sbin/hcfpciconfig, and hit <Enter> for each of the questions (accept the default options)

Your modem is now configured. The modem is accessable as /dev/modem.

Modem Access and Kernel Upgrade

If you upgrade your kernel, you will need to perform the above steps again to access your modem. Make sure the version of your kernel-source package matches your installed kernel version.


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  1. Introduction
  2. Recommended Hardware
    1. Modem Configuration
  3. Installing UMBC RedHat
  4. Updating RedHat
  5. Post Install Configuration
    1. Printing Configuration
    2. Sound Configuration
    3. Network Configuration
    4. PPP Configuration
    5. Installing Secure Shell Server
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Last modified: Fri Feb 4 16:48:46 EST 2005