Windows modem on Linux

You need the drivers, find out witch modem it is and search the internet-linux sites to download the driver (instructions should be on the site)

Most of the Time, I have found that WIN modems are not very compatible with many Linux releases, especially Red Hat. Support is always getting better all the time though. Your not exactly going to get the Plug-N-Play affect when you plug your modem card into a Linux box, and boot it up.

I would suggest scouring the internet for these drivers, for your particular linux release at places like:
www.drivershq.com
www.driverguide.com

If you don't have any luck with any of these options, why not shop for a new modem? It is a cheap hardware replacement in the long run (19.00 to 32.00).

Good Luck!

Paul

Do a search for your modem type on Linmodems, they have drivers for some win modems. I will be honest they do tend to be buggy.

The ability to use a winmodem with Linux depends entirely on the chipset.
Check out the TechPro Guild article on using winmodems with linux, then search the hardware compatability (HCL) for yourdistribution.
Redhat has a good HCL. If the Redhat list says your modem won't work with Linux, believe it.

Quite often, buying a non-winmodem is a better solution than configuring support for a winmodem.

You can almost certainly get a permanent solution (a new modem) for under $50.00Cheers

Jim

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