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# 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
Using the GNOME Dialer Applet
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