PROLINK H9601 Modem Driver Installation on Ubuntu

The reason for this post is, many folks who own a PROLINK H9601 modem has problems on getting to the internet through UBUNTU. My never ending search came to an end, the day I came across a post on a linux forum. Stated below is the extraction from it, which worked really fine and got me on the internet. The reason for me to put this extraction on this blog is to increase popularity of the resolution. The original POST could be found at this link

The linux driver for prolink h9601 is eciadsl(google it)
install it and the download the synch.bin achive which is also there and extract it to /etc/eciadsl/synch
use the following parameters to configure
using eciadsl-config-text command as root

VID1=0915
PID1=8102
VID2=0915
PID2=8102
MODE=LLC_SNAP_RFC1483_BRIDGED_ETH_NO_FCS
VCI=35
VPI=8
FIRMWARE=/etc/eciadsl/firmware00.bin
SYNCH=gs7470_synch20.bin
PPPD_USER=(username)
PPPD_PASSWD=
USE_DHCP=no
USE_STATICIP=no
STATICIP=
GATEWAY=
MODEM=Other
MODEM_CHIPSET=GS7470
SYNCH_ALTIFACE=0
PPPOECI_ALTIFACE=0
PROVIDER=Other
DNS1=203.115.0.46
DNS2=203.115.0.47

then to connect enter these commands as root eciadsl-start.keep entering this command until an error comes telling that a process called eciadsl-pppoeci is already running.

then type ifconfig and you must see something like this(without any rx packets):

tap0
Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr d6:ab:d9:99:f5:2e
inet6 addr: fe80::d4ab:d9ff:fe99:f52e/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:18395 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:19493 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:500
RX bytes:17577091 (17.5 MB) TX bytes:2835186 (2.8 MB)

if you dont see something like this then try eciadsl-start again until you see it.
then after tap0 appears
enter the command pppoeconf tap0

then it will scan some stuff and press enter for all those stuff enter you username and password when asked.after you are done ,

connect by typing pppoe-start

happy surfing

Please Note
The text in BOLD are unique to every ISP. Please contact your ISP to find the details relevant to you.

The Bootup Sequence of Windows XP Consist of 5 Major Steps

1) Pre-boot. This phase is started when the computer is first power on. The computer runs a power-on-self-test, which it will be probing for Plug and Play Hardware devices. After this process, the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) will locates the Master Boot Record (MBR), which it uses to locate and start the Operating System.

2) Boot. In this phase the NTLDR is used to initialize the system and change the microprocessor from real mode to 32-bit flat memory mode. Next the following files are used to locate and load the Operating System

NTLDR
Ntdetect.com
Boot.ini

3) Kernel Load. During this phase the NTLDR loads the Ntoskrnl.exe file, but does not initialize it. It also loads the HAL and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry key during this phase. This registry key is used to load the device drivers and some of the low level services, which are critical for a successful logon. The information that is created at this phase is called the control set. After this only the NTLDR initializes and passes over the control to the Ntoskrnl.exe (NT Kernel).

4) Kernel Initialization. Upto this point the screen was in text mode. From here onwards the screen changes and the Windows logo appear. During this phase 4 tasks are accomplished.

(a) The Hardware key is created using the data found on the Ntdetect.com file.

(b) The clone control set is created, which is a copy of the control set which was created at the kernel load phase.

(c) The kernel initializes the low-level device drivers that were loaded in the kernel load phase and loads and initializes the higher-level device drivers that are dependent upon the low-level device drivers.

(d) Finally the Session Manger loads all of the Higher-Level Services, including the Win32 sub-system, which is controls the graphical user interface, video display and all I/O devices. Also the WinLogon process is started.

5) Logon. In this stage the winlogon.exe starts the Local Security Authority (LSA), which provide a logon screen.

After a successful logon the System copies the Clone Control Set to the Last Known Good Configuration (LKG) Control Set. This will not be changed until the next successful logon.

Files Required to Boot Windows NT/2000/XP (x86 Platforms)

After the systems POST routine process was completely successful, then comes the process of booting up the Operating System. The Boot up process will fail if any of the following files are missing or corrupted.

NTLDR	Root directory of the startup disk
Boot.ini	Root directory of the startup disk
Bootsect.dos	Root directory of the startup disk
Ntdetect.com	Root directory of the startup disk
Ntbootdd.sys (for SCSI only)	Root directory of the startup disk
Ntoskrnl.exe	%SystemRoot%%\System32
Hal.dll	%SystemRoot%\System32
The\SYSTEM registry hive	%SystemRoot%\System32\Config
Device drivers	%SystemRoot%\System32\Drivers

The file "Bootsect.dos" is required only in multi-boot systems.

Also it is possible to boot linux and unix systems through the NT Loader.

Copy the first sector of your root linux into a file in the NT/2000 partition and name the file, for example, C:\Bootsect.inx (by analogy to C:\Bootsect.dos)

Then edit the boot.ini file as follows.

C:\BOOTSECT.LNX="Linux"

How To Remove Mahasona.exe

In this post my intention is to reviel the way I removed Mahasona.exe which I assume, is the easiest. Hope this will help the others as well.


1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Ecs)
2. Under the processes tab find explorar.exe not explorer.exe and 'End Task'
3. Run --> (type)C:\windows
4. Find a file named "autofrun.inf" and not "autorun.inf". It may be hidden. If so Tools-->Folder Options-->View--> (Check)"Show hidden files and folders" and also (Uncheck)"Hide protected Oparating system files"-->Apply-->OK. Now again look for "autofrun.inf" not "autorun.inf" and delete it.
5. Now go in to the "System32" folder in the same directory and find "explorar.exe" and not "explorer.exe" and delete it.

Now your PC is safe. If the above didn't work for you, boot the PC in safe mode(Keep hitting F8 when your PC start up and select safe mode.)

1. Run-->[type]cmd[ENTER]
2.type the following


cd/
cd windows
attrib -s -h -r -a autofrun.inf
del/f autofrun.inf
cd system32
attrib -s -h -r -a explorar.exe
del/f explorar.exe


then your done. If you are not sure with this also, just copy the above code and paste it on to a new notepad.





Save it as "mahasonaRemoval.bat" on your desktop.

Now just double click and it will fix the problem for you. Now reboot the PC as normal

To remove the virus prom your pen drive.

1. Hold the shift key when inserting the Pen drive to the PC

2. Then right click and Open OR Explore

3. Unhide all files mentioned as above and delete the autofrun.inf and any unknown *.exe

4. Now your pen drive is also safe.

Alternatively you could download third party S/W to help you through http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090726065303AApWPsI

Hope this post was informative to you.

Allow PINGs through your Windows Vista Firewall

It is not possible to ping your windows vista computer from another computer while having your firewall enabled. Yes the most simplest and the most drastic solution is to disable the firewall. But there are better ways to get over it.

Enable ICMP Echo Request

Open an Administrative command prompt. This could be done by right clicking the cmd --> Run as Administrator OR in the search pain type cmd and Ctrl+Shift+Enter

Once you open it type the following to Enable ICMP Echo Request

netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8 enable

To disable ICMP Echo Request

netsh firewall set icmpsetting 8 disable

Hope this helped most of you out there wondering how to enable a ping request on your Windows Vista PC without having to disable the firewall

Manually Reinstall Your Windows XP Operating System on DELL Computer

1. Back up all data needed from the old Installation.
The Windows XP Files & Settings Transfer Wizard could be used.

2. Remove all non-assential pheripharals
Except for the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, remove all external peripherals including:


Scanner
Printer
Modem or Network cables
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
USB flash drive or other external Hard Drive
Any other external devices (e.g., USB-attached devices)
Remove the computer from the docking station, if you are using one.

3. Prepare your computer for reinstallation.

The Dell Operating System Reinstallation CD/DVD,
The Dell™ Reinstallation CD for Microsoft® Windows® XP,
The Dell™ Reinstallation DVD for Windows® Vista,
The Dell Resource CD/DVD,
Any application install disks,
Any software and/or documentation for your Internet service connection,
Any install discs for any external devices (such as a printer) and internal devices added to the computer after it was shipped by Dell.

4. Reinstall the operating system from the OS Setup Disk.

5. Install Dell drivers and utilities.

The drivers for your Dell computer can be installed from the ResourceCD/DVD or from the Dell Drivers and Downloads page.

Actual system configurations may vary. The list below is an overview of the correct order to install drivers on Dell desktop and laptop systems. After reinstalling the operating system, follow the order listed when reinstalling drivers. It is recommended that you print this list for referral when installing drivers

NOTE - Some devices may not work if they are not installed in the proper order, please use the list below and install the drivers in the proper order.

NOTE - To select the correct drivers, you need to know what components are installed on your computer. To find out what components are installed on your computer, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base Article: "How to Determine Which Components are in Your Computer" Article ID: 324898.

1) Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling the operating system or updating all the computer’s drivers, it is imperative that this software be installed first. Currently, the DSS and NSS are not required for systems with Windows Vista installed. This is located under the System and Configuration Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page

2) Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

3) Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Adapter Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

4) Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.
5) Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

6) Modem - Allows dialup capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

7) Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

8) Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Mouse & Keyboards Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

9) Other Devices

a) Bluetooth® ModuleThis is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

b) Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

c) PCMCIA/Smartcard controllerThis is located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

6. Connect your computer to the internet or network.

7. Install critical and recommended Windows Updates.

8. Install your applications.

9. Install your third-party hardware and software drivers.

10. Restore your personal files and data from backups

How to Import Mails from MS Outlook to Windows Mail in Vista?

Windows Mail cannot import a *.pst file unless MS Outlook is installed on theVista computer.

You can install MS Outlook, copy the *.pst to the Vista computer, open the *.pst with MS Outlook, then you can import into Windows Mail.

Or,

If you have Outlook installed on an XP computer, import the *.pst data into MS Outlook Express, copy the *.dbx files and *.wab file to the Vista computer, and import into Windows Mail.

Vista Error 80080005 When trying to Update

For this there were 2 possible sollutions that I could come up with.

Sollution1

Run SFC/scannow and reregister WU.

System Files - SFC Command

type cmd in the start menu search bar and right click on it and click Run as Administrator to open up an elevated command prompt.

Type NET STOP WUASERV then enter
REGSVR32 %WINDIR%\SYSTEM32\WUPS2.DLL then enter
NET START WUASERV then enter

Reboot

Sollution2

It stems from corrupted dll files mainly WUAUCLT1.DLL, WUAUENG1.DLL, WUAUSERV.DLL, CDM.DLL, WUAPI.DLL,WUPS.DLL,WUCLTUI.DLL, AND IUENGINE.DLL

Try replacing them from a vista computer that works properly

Please don't forget to leave your feedback on this post.

Setting up a Network

Checking IP Address Details

#ifconfig

This will define the IP address of one interface. If the PC has two NICs, then it could have two IPs. The Networl configuration file could be found in

#cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts

In this there are several files. "ifcfg-eth0" contains the Network Card information. The file looks as follows.

DEVICE = eth0 [This is the first NIC interface]
BOOTPROTO = [dhcp OR static ---> If it is DHCP the card will listen to a DHCP Server]
HWADDR = 00:06:5B:22:FS:8E [MAC Address]
ONBOOT = yes [For the Network to load at boot-up]
TYPE = Ethernet

To add a IP Address change the file as

BOOTPROTO = static
and add
IPADDR = 192.168.190.1[The IP you wish to assign]

Optionally you could perform the same thing by

#netconfig

OR

#ifconfig 192.168.190.1/24

After completing the Network Services should be restarted.

#service network restart

Once again if you check out the IP address you may see

#ifconfig

'etho' will have an IP Address
'l0' is for the Loop Back IP


Now you Computer has been set up for the network. Try to 'ping' another PC on the WORKGROUP. It should work.

Good Luck....!

Accessing NTFS Partitions from RHEL 4

By default RHEL 4 kernel supports READ and WRITE access for FAT partitions, while it does not does not support NTFS read or write access. So we have to upgrade the kernel by down loading and installing necessary kernel modules to the Linux System. It could be downloaded through http://www.linux-ntfs.org

For this you should first find the current Kernel version of your Linux Installation.
#uname -r [ENTER]

To see the Processor version
#uname -p [ENTER]

Now install the Downloaded package
#rpm -ihv kernel-ntfs-2.4.18-14.i686.rpm [ENTER]

Now you have to load the installed modules to the running kernel.
#modprobe ntfs [ENTER]

To create a mount point
# mkdir /media/Windows

Automatically mounting the Microsoft partitions when the System starts up.

To this you should edit a system file called 'fstab'. Find it and open it with 'vi'. In it we should and a new entry

/dev/hda1[tab][tab]/media/Windows[tab]ntfs[tab]defaults[tab]0[space]0

Save and EXIT.

Now mount the Partitions.
#mount /media/Windows

Purpose of Libraries in Linux

/bin
Binaries or executable files which are common Linux user commands.

/boot
Here you find potable files, boot loader and a compressed copy of the Linux Kernel.

/dev
This contains device drivers.

/etc
This contains administrative and system configuration files.

/home
This contains the home folder of normal Linux Users.

/initrd
The initial RPM drive location. Do not any data or delete this.

/lib
This contains all libraries, applications, extensions needed to run Linux executable.

/media
This contains mount points to access removable storage devices.

/opt
This contains optional S/W s. The location to install platform independent S/W s.

/proc

Running Linux Processors and current system information. When the system is shut down it automatically gets erased.

/root
The Privileged user's home folder

• root - Super User
• / - Top of the File System
• /root - Super Users Home Folder

/sbin
This contains administrative commands and files related to services.

/usr
This contains platform dependent applications

/var
This contains dynamic data related to Linux applications. Automatic updates, without the knowledge of the user.

Set up RedHat Version 4 From Scratch

Partitioning The Hard Drive

To install Linux you should have a minimum of 2 partitions. But as an optional you could also have 3 or more partitions.

• swap - Essential Partition This is like the Virtual Memory on Windows.
• root ('/') - Essential Partition This is where all the other partitions will list. This the most top of the USER file system(Linux has an Universal File System, not like Windows).
• boot ('/boot') - Optional Partition This will store the files which are needed for the OS to boot up in a separate partition.

Linux has an Universal Directory hierarchy and Windows has a Tree Directory hierarchy.