Re: Installing Debian Sarge with a ZyXel USB Modem (Prestige 630)

[Bruhin <bruhin@datacomm.ch>]

Justin Pryzby wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 22, 2005 at 09:39:44PM +0100, Bruhin wrote:
>> Justin Pryzby wrote:
>> 
>> > On Tue, Mar 22, 2005 at 12:14:59AM +0100, Bruhin wrote:
>> >> Hello
>> >> 
>> >> Is it possible to install Debian sarge with a ZyXel USB Modem
>> >> (Prestige 630) over netinstall?
>> >> 
>> >> Or how would you install Debian sarge if you only have this ADSL-Modem
>> >> attached to the net?
>> > Broadband connection?  Go with a 100MB Sarge net install CD.  You will
>> > have to make sure that it recognizes the card, first (before
>> > partitioning).  It might be wise to figure out the name of the kernel
>> > module that provides support before attempting to install, if
>> > possible; say, if you already have another distro installed.
>> > 
>> > Justin
>> > 
>> > 
>> Hi Justin
>> 
>> Broadband connection? --->yes (ADSL)
>> Yes i have the 100MB Sarge net install CD.
>> There is no other distro installed yet.
>> You will have to make sure that it recognizes the card, first ---->
>> I have no card installed. It is a USB modem.
>>
(http://www.ndo.com/ndo/Support/ZyXel_USB_Modem_(Prestige_630)/supndousbmodem.html)
>> Which kernel module should i take for this modem?
> Its not wireless, is it?  The only reference I can find to Zyxel (in
> the kernel) is for a wireless card.  I would just boot it up, and
> immediately try to get an IP address (skipping a few installation
> steps, possible working in expert mode).  I donno how good the
> hardware autodetection is on recent CDs.  If you don't get an IP
> immediately, try reading dmesg (after pressing alt+f2) to see if it
> says anything about the "card" (device, whatever).
> 
> Justin
> 
> 
Hi Justin

No it's not wireless.I can't get an IP address.
Dmesg sees no USB modem (card or device). I see only the USB printer or the
USB scanner.

Thanks for your help.