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=== Linux driver ===
 
=== Linux driver ===
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The Linux driver from [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Hardware/slmodem-8718.shtml SmartLink] may work.<br>
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You need the "martian-modem" driver.&nbsp;
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Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11.
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Support packages for 2.6.n kernels are at:<br>
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The Fax function is supported by hylafax only, as mgetty-fax requires a class 2 modem, which this one isn't.
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/kernel-2.6/martian/ http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/kernel-2.6/martian/]<br>
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Always use the most up-to-date driver for kernels after 2.6.20,
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currently martian-full-20080625.tar.gz.&nbsp;
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For kernels 2.6.20 and less, use martian-full-20080407.tar.gz.<br>
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Before downloading the source tarball and compiling it yourself, check with your distribution.&nbsp;
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They may already have it packaged for you.&nbsp;
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Look for package names beginning with "martian-modem".
  
 
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
 
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===

Revision as of 01:12, 19 February 2011

Mini-PCI Modem card

This is a Mini-PCI Modem Adapter that is installed in a Mini-PCI slot.

Features

  • Chipset: Ambit (formerly Lucent Microelectronics) Softmodem
  • PCI ID: 11c1:0449

IBM Part numbers

IBM FRU PN: 08K3251, 08K3252, 08K3338, 08K3383, 08K3429, 08K4852, 08K4853, 08K4855, 91P7659
IBM FRU PN (390X): 10L1296
IBM FRU PN (570/E): 08K3412

Also known (in IBM literature) as....

  • Mini PCI modem card (Ambit)
  • Mini PCI modem card (IBM CR)
  • Mini PCI modem card (M2) (IBM)
  • modem card Ambit
  • Mini PCI modem

Linux driver

You need the "martian-modem" driver.  Support packages for 2.6.n kernels are at:

   http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/ltmodem/kernel-2.6/martian/

Always use the most up-to-date driver for kernels after 2.6.20, currently martian-full-20080625.tar.gz.  For kernels 2.6.20 and less, use martian-full-20080407.tar.gz.

Before downloading the source tarball and compiling it yourself, check with your distribution.  They may already have it packaged for you.  Look for package names beginning with "martian-modem".

ThinkPads this card may be found in

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