Broadband in Slackware

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Anyone tried this.. I tried netconfig it just doesnt work. I use Slackware 10.2 and use Airtel Broadband with a BEETEL ADSL2+MODEM using usb.

vignesh said:
Anyone tried this.. I tried netconfig it just doesnt work. I use Slackware 10.2 and use Airtel Broadband with a BEETEL ADSL2+MODEM using usb.

till now i gaven't seen any person surf internet with a USB modem

gary4gar said:
till now i gaven't seen any person surf internet with a USB modem

Well I have right here in this forum. In fact I do remember activating my Motorola broadband modem on Mandriva 2006 by conecting it via USB. It is possible just that it will take some effort. I will just point to the thread maybe that can help. Here's the thread *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24170.
Vignesh which stage does the problem lie? Is the modem detected?

Nope...In slackware all config is done mainly in text mode.. So I am still trying.Will let you know..

tech_your_future said:
Well I have right here in this forum. In fact I do remember activating my Motorola broadband modem on Mandriva 2006 by conecting it via USB. It is possible just that it will take some effort. I will just point to the thread maybe that can help. Here's the thread *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24170.
Vignesh which stage does the problem lie? Is the modem detected?

thanx for pointing out.
well some things in linux are pure luck!