Linux Slax Dial Up Modems Setup

Many people now use broadband Internet connections. However, some people use dial up modems, either because they are in a location where broadband is not available, or because it is less expensive. This section is included for people who use a dial up modem.

Modems

Some dial up modems work with Linux, others may not, particularly Winmodems. Most external modems work.

Kppp

When Slax is installed, Kppp is included.

Following is an explanation of how to set up Kppp using common options. In some situations the information which needs to be entered may be different. Enter information as appropriate for your situation.

Begin by clicking on "KPPP" in the menu to open it. You should find it under "Internet."

Click "Configure." You will get a new window.

Click "New." You will get a new window.

You can try "Wizard" and see if it works. Only some countries are included here. If your country is not included, you cannot set it up using this method. Let's use Manual Setup.

Click "Manual Setup." You will get a new window.

Click "Add." You will get a new window.

Enter the phone number your computer dials to connect to the Internet. Then click "OK." This will close this window and take you back to the previous one.

Enter the name of your Internet provider in the box following "Connection name." (You can enter anything here.)

Click "OK." This will close this window, and take you back to the previous one.

Click the tab "Modems."

Click "New."

Enter the name of your modem in the box following "Modem name." (You can enter anything here.)

The box following "Modem device" needs to set as appropriate for your modem. If you have an internal modem, leave it as "/dev/modem." If you have an external serial modem, it may be "/dev/ttyS0." If you are not sure, try different ones and see which works.

In the box following "Connection speed," change it to "115200."

Click "OK." This will close this window, and take you back to the previous one.

Click "OK" again. This will close this window, and take you back to the previous one.

In the box following "LoginID," enter the username you use to connect to the Internet.

In the box following "Password," enter the password you use to connect to the Internet.

You can now click "Connect," and connect to the Internet.

You can also click "Quit" to close it.