Linux-Hams archive - August 1997: Re: What does look the /dev/sm[0..3] like?

Re: What does look the /dev/sm[0..3] like?

Terry Dawson (mzx@relay.tunkki.fi)
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:19:29 +1000


Arjan Filius wrote:

> I tried to install/run the soundmodem module from 2.1.49 but it seems it
> needs a /dev/sm[0..3] device.
> I could not find what device this must be (block/char/major#/minor#),
> could someone give a hint where to find it?

It doesn't need devices files. The devices are just like your
ethernet or ppp device, they are software constructs and are
created automatically when the device is 'upped'.

Provided you have done all the rest of the configuration correctly
Try:

ifconfig sm0 up

and then:

ifconfig

regards
Terry