Kubuntu and USB to DSL Modem

[Willis]

David Vincent wrote:
> Willis wrote:
>
>  > my windows/Kubuntu unit is connected via the
>  > USB connection.
>
>   
>> My problem is that I am not hooked up to the network on 
>> the kubuntu through the USB. 
>>     
>
>   
>> What must I do to solve my problem and use the Kubuntu 
>> via the USB connection or is it even possible?
>>     
>
> I thought this was your problem?
>
>   
>>> sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules ?
>>>
>>> does ubuntu see your usb device?
>>>
>>> lsusb
>>> ifconfig
>>> iwconfig
>>>
>>> what do those return?
>>>       
>
>   
>> I'm sorry, the Ubuntu machine, computer #2 is connected to the ADSL 
>> modem via the NIC.  Computer #1 is connected via the USB and works great 
>> in the WindowsXP but I'm moving away from MS software.
>>     
>
> Kubuntu is installed on the harddrive and you're not booting from LiveCD 
> are you?
>
> Ok, I saw your reply to Nils with the output from lsusb, now try 
> ifconfig and iwconfig.  Do you see ath0 or wifi0 or anything like that? 
>   Now run the other command I sent, it will install some drivers (and 
> hopefully ask for the cd to do it since you don't have Internet atm) 
> which may make the USB device work so reboot and try it all again.  Then 
> report back for more help!
>
> -d
>
>   

I ran the if and iwconfigs and did not find either of the suggested 
possibilities.  As for another command, I do not understand.