%general-entities; ]> $LastChangedBy$ $Date$ WvDial 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 MD5 sum: &wvdial-md5sum; Download size: &wvdial-size; Estimated disk space required: &wvdial-buildsize; Estimated build time: &wvdial-time; WvDial Dependencies Required and User Notes: Install WvDial by running the following commands: make PREFIX=/usr Now, as the root user: make PREFIX=/usr install /etc/wvdial.conf and /etc/ppp/peers/* /etc/wvdial.conf /etc/ppp/peers/* Perform the following two commands as the root user: 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. Installed Programs Installed Libraries Installed Directory wvdial and wvdialconf None /etc/ppp/peers Short Descriptions wvdial starts a PPP connection. wvdial wvdialconf automates the configuration of wvdial. wvdialconf