Re: RS232-to-USB adapter with dial-up modem
On Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:42:26 -0700, S D wrote:
> I have a RS-232 external dial-up modem that I use from time to time. It
> works fine when connected through a RS-232 port. I'd like to use the
> modem with another PC that doesn't have a RS-232 port, so I bought a
> RS-232 to USB adapter cable. It's a simple inexpensive cable that
> doesn't seem to have any chips/processors in it.
>
> Now, when I connect the modem through a USB port I can't get the modem
> to work. It doesn't even attempt to dial the number:
(...)
Device is detected at "/dev/ttyUSB0".
Have you tried to communicate with the modem using low-level tools, such
"minicom"?
Greetings,
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Camaleón
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