%general-entities; ]> WvDial-&wvdial-version; Introduction to <application>WvDial</application> The WvDial package contains a no-nonsense, quick and easy to use alternative to chat and pppd scripts. If you simply want to dial a modem without the fuss and hassle of chat issues, then you'll want this. Package information Download (HTTP): Download (FTP): Download size: &wvdial-size; Estimated Disk space required: &wvdial-buildsize; Estimated build time: &wvdial-time; <application>WvDial</application> dependencies Required and Installation of <application>WvDial</application> Install WvDial by running the following commands: make PREFIX=/usr && make PREFIX=/usr install Configuring <application>WvDial</application> Config files /etc/wvdial.conf, /etc/ppp/peers/* Configuration Information touch /etc/wvdial.conf && wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf wvdialconf will test that you have a working modem and try to determine its exact setup. You will then need to enter your ISP's phone number, login name and password into the /etc/wvdial.conf file. You then start wvdial with: wvdial For more information, examine the wvdialconf, wvdial.conf and wvdial man pages. Contents The WvDial package contains the wvdial and wvdialconf programs. Description wvdial Starts a PPP connection. wvdialconf Automates the configuration of wvdial.