I understand the problem. Before, when I tried posting I had included a couple of links to the Drivers you need but for some reason. This platform would not permit them to post.

I’ll try again..You need specific drivers. I believe that you can find them at the link below:

http://list.driverguide.com/list/company471/page2/

After downloading them. You will have to make your System “See” them. Attempt with the following steps:

#1. Make a folder for the downloaded drivers. Place the entire zip file within this folder.

#2. Extract the zip files from the archive. Extract to Documents. The files will appear as Windows icons.

Finally repeat> Go to Administration > Hardware Drivers

Since you will have manually placed the needed drivers within Documents. You should now be able to run the modem.

Good Luck with this newest attempt.

Sorry this is so late. I had trouble getting the answer to post. Try this:

Go to Administration > Hardware Drivers > Wait a moment as Ubuntu scans your system. A window will appear that will display available or installed drivers. The drivers you need should be shown in the list. Highlight and click the “Activate” button. The drivers should start to function without further input from you.

I know that is a rather abbreviated answer but as I said at the start. I had a lot of difficulty getting the answer to post.

Good Luck.

I completely understand I was once completely new to Linux and I know the feeling. Anyway, you are very welcome.

I am going to dig a little more into this. I might not post for a couple of days. It depends on just how much digging I have to do…

I have come across a technique to get tar. z files to install in Ubuntu because that can sometimes be a hassle.

Back soon.

Thanks for help

Glad to see you’re still out and about. Let’s see if we can get your current situation sorted.

I am answering your question in Inverse Order. I dug around and the location, I found, that is most likely to have the files you need can be found in the link below:

http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/

The match will have to be Compatible as opposed to Exact because I had the same problem as you. I could not find a source with “0.23″ suffix in the file name.

SLmodem means: Smart Link Soft Modem for Linux and in the simplest terms you need this kind of driver because the “Winmodems” in laptops generally will not work with Linux. You can read more about this in the link below:

http://geni.ath.cx/slmodem.html

In the your specific case--It may be that 0.23 has certain proprietary drivers( updated) included in the package to allow it run on Linux. I encountered a similar situation making Karmin 9.10 work with Windows Wireless Drivers in order to connect to WiFi. I had to use Broadcom files from a Fedora Site and in the end it worked very well. In any case in the previous link, I think this version may work for you:

” slmodem-2.9.11-20110321.tar.gz 14-Apr-2011 06:53 1.0M ”

My thinking is: using a slightly different but compatible package for the Slmodem will be similarly successful. Keep in mind at the end of the day all you need are driver files that work even if they are not 100% match.

Of course, I’ll keep digging on this end and see if I can come locate more precise information. In the meantime Good Luck.

I apologize for the delay in answering your question. Unfortunately, even Mighty Ubuntu/Linux can sometimes be at the mercy of a component’s hardware failure. ;-}

But let’s try to get you and running…

Using your settings as you have already configured; try a simple sudo command(in Terminal):

“sudo pon”

without the quotation marks and see if this connects. If not check your settings and if necessary reconfigure your setup using the following:

$ sudo adduser USERNAME dip
$ sudo adduser USERNAME dialout

Make certain you use your Specific Username

“You will also need to know the device node of your modem. The “Installing the driver”-section of this page should have told you about it. In case you don’t know it, assume /dev/modem. ”

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DialupModemHowto/SetUpDialer

If that does not work; let me know and we’ll try another tack.

Good Luck.

It’s good to hear from you again. I am sorry that it’s due to more problems but no worries; let’s see if we can get things back on track.

I will start in inverse order--Problem #2 first. I think this problem may be solved with a simple text correction. Try typing the command as follows:

sudo gedit /etc/wvdial.conf/

A semi-blank Gedit document should open ready to accept your account info then carry on as before.

Problem #1. May be a case of the “Broadcom” Drivers( they control your wireless card) not being recognized and that is easy to fix.

A. Fully shutdown your HP mini 2133 then turn it back on. Pay attention to its LEDs and notice if the LED for the Wireless card is either flashing or Lit without flashing. If it is flashing that means the card is active and trying to connect. If it is Lit then it is connected. If it is not lit then Ubtuntu is not driving the card and in your case that may be why the System freezes when trying to connect.

B. Solution: Go to System> Administration> Synaptic Package Manager> Enter PW> Quick Search

C. Type “Broadcom” in the Quick Search Panel and wait about 2 seconds. You should see the following:

bcmwl-kernel source
bcm5700-source
broadcom-sta-common
broadcom-sta-source
bcmwl-modaliases
b43-fwcutter

Click on each category and a brief explanation will appear to help you decide which specific package works best on your computer. Based on past experience of all shown--”b43-fwcutter’ was absolutely required(at least on my Compaq V5000 laptop). You can experiment by selecting the Broadcom think may work--if it does not--uninstall and try another until you find the drivers compatible with your machine.

D. When Ubuntu has finished making the selected changes. RESTART the computer( it will not work if you fail to restart)and your 11.04 wireless connection should work correctly from that point forward.

I did this operation in 9,04, 9.10 and 10.04. It was much more difficult in 9.04 and 9.10 because those version did not have Broadcom packages in Synaptic. 10.04 made it much easier. So I imagine 11.04 should be as easy or easier. I will shortly install 11.04 to a test machine and will be able assist you better with future questions.

Good Luck Jeevak!

i’m back again with new set of problems on a new system. just installed the 11.04 on a HP mini 2133.
problem
#1 the system freezes when u try to connect to the net using the wireless
#2 tried installing wvdial on it and….here’s whats happening

opened terminal

typed “sudo apt-get install wvdial

it downloads it

then typed sudo gedit /edit/wvdial.conf

a blank screen opens up

enter the data which u had sent me which i used on my other system which works

and it says”cannot find the file /edit/wvdial.conf”

please help!!!

Congratulations! Jeevak the Scholar. Don’t beat yourself up. Everyone has experienced such moments but most importantly you got your setup to work, gained Command Line experience and Learned new computer skills.

You are welcome. I am glad I could help. Enjoy your Ubuntu Box. Best Wishes.

IW the Ninja

i got it to work!!!!!!!!!!
thank u so much!!!!!!!!!
please dont ask me what i had done wrong. its way too embarrassing to post on this wall….
but it works now.
thanks again
you are a true ninja ice warrior!!!!

Jeevak the dunce

jeevak@jeevak-Inspiron-N5010:~$ sudo wvdial
--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60
--> Warning: section [Dialer Defaults] does not exist in wvdial.conf.
--> Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory
--> Cannot open /dev/modem: No such file or directory

Try adding 3 simple letters: z t e

[Dialer Defaults zte ]
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Phone = #777
Username = Your phone number
Password = Your phone number or password if any
ISDN = 0
SetVolume = 0
FlowControl = Hardware (CRTSCTS)
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Dial Command = ATDT
Baud = 460800
Stupid Mode = 1