/etc/wvdial.conf, /etc/ppp/* wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf wvdialconf will test that you have a working modem, try and determine its exact setup and then ask you some questions regarding your ISP's phone number etc. You will then need to enter that information into the /etc/wvdial.conf file. You then start wvdial with: wvdial. For more information examine the wvdialconf, wvdial.conf and wvdial man pages.