Linux Support
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3Com Corporation is pleased to provide the following Red Hat Package Manager
(.rpm) support file for the following modem models: 2976, 2977, and 3298.
This RPM package has been tested under Red Hat Linux 6.0 and higher. It
should also work with other Linux distributions supporting the RPM utility.
To install and configure your modem under Linux:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug it from the electical outlet.
2. Remove the cover from the computer.
3. Remove the expansion slot cover for an available PCI slot. Save the
screw for the next step.
4. Insert the modem into the PCI slot. Secure the modem by reapplying the
screw removed in step 3.
5. Plug your phone cable into the modem's line jack.
6. Replace the cover and plug in the system.
7. Start the computer and login as root.
8. From the command line (or terminal session if you've already started
Xserver), change to the directory containing the RPM package.
9. Install the RPM file by typing the command
rpm -i 3ComMdm-1.0-1.i386.rpm
The rpm program will respond by listing all available serial devices,
including the newly configured modem.
To uninstall the modem:
1. Start the computer and login as root.
2. From the command line (or terminal session if you've already started
Xserver) type the command
rpm -e 3ComMdm
Please note that this RPM file is provided as a convenience to the Linux
community; however, 3Com does not provide Linux-related technical support
for these or any other desktop analog modems.
Download Driver Pack
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.