Operating system name and version: CentOS release 5.5
Version of smsd: 3.1.14
Smsd installed from: sources
Name and model of a modem / phone: USB Tri-band GPRS Modem - from deal extreme (benq m32)
Interface: USB

Okay, I have centos 5.5 with virtualmin installed. I inserted the usb modem and if i do - lsusb the modem is detected. However it is not creating a device file. there are no tty usb devices detected, i get this also if i plug in a usb mem stick.

Has anyone got any idea how to get this device detected properly... I have been trolling the web for 2 days and not having much success. I heard it may be something to do with (xen virtual passthrough??) I am not a linux expert so i'm a bit stuck. Any help appreciated.

Andy

First check the id's:

# sudo su
# /sbin/lsusb
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 067b:0609 Prolific Technology, Inc.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000

Then try:

# /sbin/modprobe -r usbserial
# /sbin/modprobe usbserial vendor=0x067b product=0x0609

Use dmesg to see what ttyUSB you now have.

To make this change permanent, you need to install usb_modeswitch and setup correct values for vendor and product. As I do not currently run CentOS, I cannot give detailed instructions for this.

By default, CentOS does not recognize BenQ M32, and situation is the same with many Huawei devices too. For example E1820 and E1552 are not recognized. With keywords "centos usb_modeswitch E1552" some instructions can be found. Also, www.centos.org Forum is a good place for CentOS specific questions.

Keke
Thanks for the reply, sorry its been a while replying.

I can now see the deivce as ttyUSB0. When I try to send a text I get the following:

2011-03-02 21:48:30,6, GSM1: I have to send 1 short message for /var/spool/sms/checked/send_D32371 2011-03-02 21:48:30,6, GSM1: Sending SMS from to 44****** 2011-03-02 21:48:30,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2011-03-02 21:48:30,7, GSM1: -> AT 2011-03-02 21:48:30,7, GSM1: Command is sent 2011-03-02 21:48:30,7, GSM1: -> AT 2011-03-02 21:48:30,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-02 21:48:35,7, GSM1: put_command expected (OK)|(ERROR), timeout occurred. 1. 2011-03-02 21:48:35,7, GSM1: <- 2011-03-02 21:48:36,7, GSM1: -> 2011-03-02 21:48:36,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2011-03-02 21:48:41,7, GSM1: put_command expected (OK)|(ERROR), timeout occurred. 2. 2011-03-02 21:48:41,7, GSM1: <- 2011-03-02 21:48:41,7, GSM1: -> AT 2011-03-02 21:48:41,7, GSM1: Command is sent,

And so on.

Config file:





Any help please

Regards

/dev/ttyUSB0 does not work properly. Did you install usb_modeswitch, or did you just use the modprobe?

But in any case, I think that I'm unable to help you . You will get better and faster help from here: www.centos.org Forum.