HowTo Configure an External Modem Attached via USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter Cable

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SuSE 10.2
(This all works in WindowXP where the modem is at COM4)
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dw at linux:~/myprojects/python> /usr/sbin/hwinfo --usb
01: USB 101.0: 10a00 Hub
  [Created at usb.113]
  Unique ID: B3Fu.00ImP66eyQ9
  Hardware Class: hub
  Model: "USB UHCI Root Hub"
  Hotplug: USB
  Device: "USB UHCI Root Hub"
  Serial ID: "1060"
  USB GUID: 000000000000000000001060
  USB Device status: driver active ("hub")
  Speed: 1.5 Mbps
  Config Status: cfg=no, avail=yes, need=no, active=unknown
dw at linux:~/myprojects/python>
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The modem in question is a Microcom 415 which works without incident
when connected to the serial port of a SuSE 9.0 box. I guess I need to
know how to set up a device for it as connected and tell YAST to use
it as the modem. Do I need a driver for the adapter cable?
Thanks for any help!

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