User guide

Chapter 4 – Linux Installation
MultiModem ISI Server Cards User Guide 13
Using Multi-Tech Drivers for Linux Kernel 2.4.x
The installation process includes building the driver, creating tty device names, and loading the driver module.
This section describes how to make an installer to complete these steps. If you would prefer to install the driver
manually, consult the ReadMe file that accompanies the tar file on the Multi-Tech Installation Resources
website.
Note: All Linux line command expressions are case-sensitive. The commands shown in this procedure will
work only if you use capital letters and lower-case letters exactly as shown.
Making a Driver Installation File
1. Go to http://www.multitech.com/setup/product.go and select your model from the Product drop down list.
2. Click Drivers.
3. Click [isi_upci_linux_104.tar.gz] and save the file to your computer.
4. Create a temporary directory:
"mkdir /mtsi_upci"
5. Copy the tar file to the temporary directory:
"cp ISI_U_PCI_LINUX_V_104.tar.gz /mtsi_upci"
6. Go to the temporary directory:
"cd /mtsi_upci"
7. Untar the file. This will unzip the source files to the "mtsi_upci_driver" directory.
"tar xvfz ISI_U_PCI_LINUX_V_104.tar.gz"
8. Switch to the newly created directory:
"cd mtsi_upci_driver"
9. Run the make install script.
The script creates the driver module and tty devices. It modifies the rc files, so the driver loads automatically on
system reboot. The script also creates the ttyMUxy ports. When the script has finished running, it displays “Multi-
Tech ISI driver loaded successfully YY” and lists the ports it created. If this message and a list of ports do not appear,
look for error messages.