README Driver File Contents (KR_MT_Linux_Suse.zip)

Please note that this software is distributed under the Agere Systems Soft
Modem End User SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, which can be found in the file
LICENSE, included in this package

Please note that this version of the driver is intended to work suse 10.2
having Linux kernel version 2.6.18.2-34-default

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INSTALLING THE AGERE SOFT MODEM DRIVER VERSION 2.1.73 
from the sandard driver package ( zip / tar.gz archieve)

Step 1
Uninstall any older version of the Agere soft modem driver by running 
"make uninstall" from the directory containing the previously installed 
Agere softmodem driver.

Step 2
To install the Agere soft modem driver in LINUX, extract the driver package
(unzip /tar -xzvf) in a directory under Linux. 

To install the modem driver you must be logged in as root.

If your kernel version matches the one stated above, run "make install" from 
the command prompt. This will install both the Agere soft modem controller 
driver agrmodem.ko and the Modem serial interface driver agrserial.ko. 

If your kernel version doesn't matches the one stated above, channces are you 
need to regenerate agrmodem.ko & agrserial.ko. Make sure that you have the 
kernel source installed in your system and the kernel directory is linked to
/usr/src/linux. Run "make module" and then "make install" from the command prompt.

Step 3
To use Agere soft modem using KPPP choose "/dev/ttyAGS3" or "/dev/modem" as the modem device.

To use the Agere soft modem, you can configure "minicom" for the modem device.
Enter "minicom -s" at the command prompt.
Choose "Serial Port Setup"
For "Serial Device" choose "/dev/ttyAGS3" or "/dev/modem"
Save settings as default (dfl) and start using the modem with minicom.

UNINSTALLING THE MODEM DRIVER

Following are the steps to follow to uninstall the Agere soft modem driver for
Linux.

Step 1
To uninstall the Agere soft modem driver in LINUX, you can run "make uninstall"
from the command prompt. To uninstall the modem driver you must be logged in as
root.



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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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