Using the Gnome Dialer Applet

#chmod 711 ppp-on

#chown root ppp-on

#chgrp root ppp-on

Step 6 Open up the /etc/resolv.conf file. In it, enter the IP addresses of the ISP’s DNS’s as follows:

nameserver x.x.x.x

where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the DNS. Enter each one on its own line in the same format.

Step 7 To test the connection, run /etc/ppp/ppp-on by typing it (full path also) at the prompt. The prompt should return, and the modem should start dialing soon.

Step 8 Run ifconfig. You should see a listing for ppp0 if the connection was successful.

Step 9 To disconnect, run /etc/ppp/ppp-off

Step 10 If this configuration works, you can make a symbolic link to your ppp-on and ppp-off scripts by typing:

#ln -s /etc/ppp/ppp-on /usr/bin/ppp-on

#ln -s /etc/ppp/ppp-off /usr/bin/ppp-off

The GNOME dialer applet uses the /etc/ppp/ppp-on script to connect and the /etc/ ppp/ppp-off script to disconnect. Be sure those are set up as shown in the previous section before using the dialer applet.

Step 1 Start the applet by right-clicking on the panel and select the Add Applet menu. The dialer applet should be in the Networking sub-menu.

Step 2 To connect, click Play/Pause.

Step 3 To disconnect, click Stop.

Configuring And Using kppp

The KPPP package must be installed prior to using these instructions. The file can either be obtained as part of the kde-applications package or from kdenetwork- ppp-*.rpm