Re: Debian & irda
--- Ben <debian@ausipos.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am attempting to set up irda on my Asus l3800C without much success
> and am looking for help!
>
> I believe I have the kernel configured correctly, lsmod shows:
> Module Size Used by Not tainted
> irtty 8544 0 (unused)
> ircomm-tty 33600 0 (unused)
> ircomm 14572 0 [ircomm-tty]
> irda 156352 0 [irtty ircomm-tty ircomm]
>
> I ran apt-get irda-utils, everything installed ok (i think
>
> in /dev/ I now have:
>
> ircomm0 & ircomm1
>
> from reading the irda howto on tuxmobil apparently I should have an
> /etc/irda folder, which I don't. should I have this folder?
>
> Also from reading the irda howto I have become slightly confused and am
> now a bit stumped.
>
> I believe that my next step is to run irattach /dev/ttyS1 or irattach
> ircomm is this correct?
>
> then I run irdadump to see if any data is being transmitted (it doesn't'
> appear to be collecting anything). is this correct?
>
> I have config_packet=yes in kernel
>
> The infrared port is inbuilt, should lspci show anything (it doesn't)?
Have you tried lspnp ...If its not activated ,you could use the setpnp
command...If it still does not work,try setting things through your bios..
HTH
>
> How do I find out the irda chip - do I need to know this?
>
> kernel is 2.4.24 with debian patches
>
> Is that enough information, please let me know if you need more..
>
> Any suggestions, tips, URLs that may help?
>
> thanks in advance, as always there is a refreshing beverage awaiting
> anyone that can help (you have to come to Cairns in Oz to collect it!)
>
> Ben.
>
>
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