FAQ for isdn4linux
Matthias Hessler ()
-v2.0.46, 31. July 2000
+v2.0.47, 14. August 2000
If you are reading this FAQ online, you may consider downloading the whole
thing, and reading it offline (much cheaper). To download the latest
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ the other way around. For configuration see question
For all passive cards: NO. However, there is a project working
on this rather complicated problem. For more info on its status have a look at:
-
+For the active card AVM B1: Yes (its firmware has implemented
fax as one of its features). Get the newest stuff from:
@@ -458,6 +458,9 @@ Currently, these cards support the CAPI 2.0 interface:
the active card AVM B1.
the active cards from Hypercope (HYSDN Champ2, HYSDN Ergo2,
HYSDN Metro4)
+ the passive Fritz card from AVM. However, please note that you
+have to download and manually install the binary drivers for this from
+AVMs ftp server.
This interface follows the official CAPI 2.0 standard that was established
@@ -742,7 +745,7 @@ than 50 card versions)
ith Kommunikationstechnik GmbH MIC 16 ISA card
Traverse Technologie NETjet PCI S0 card
Dr. Neuhaus Niccy PnP/PCI
-Siemens I-Surf 1.0
+Siemens I-Surf 1.x (with ISAR =< try type 29)
Siemens I-Surf 2.x (with IPAC => try type 12 asuscom)
Trust PCI (only the old one with Siemens chip;
the one called 'Wisecom' in NL does not work)
@@ -837,6 +840,7 @@ No, but it doesn't need to. Terminal adapters are designed to behave
either like a modem or like a network card. Linux already supports both
modems and network cards without isdn4linux - so no special ISDN driver
is necessary (which usually greatly simplifies the configuration).
+For example, have a look at the dialout program wvdial.
hardware_cabeling: How should I wire my ISDN cables?