Connecting with the kppp program

Kppp comes with KDE. If it is isn't installed, it may be found in the 'kdenetwork' package in your distribution's cd.

You will need your ISP's phone number, username & password if the ISP needs it, and the DNS address. You will also need to know how your ISP authenticates.


 * Search your ISP's site for their DNS address, or ask them for it.


 * Run kppp. Click the 'Setup' button, then the 'New' account button, then click 'Dialog Setup'.


 * Choose a name for the connection, and enter the phone number. Enter the username and password. Select the method of authentication (PAP/CHAP/script-based/terminal-based).


 * Click the IP tab. The 'Dynamic IP Address' should usually be right for you, and should be selected.


 * Click the DNS tab. Add the DNS IP address of your ISP.


 * Click 'Ok'.


 * Click the Device tab and check/set your connection speed - this is the speed of the serial port, not the modem. You can often set it up to 115200 or more.


 * Click the 'Modem' tab. Select your modem device. Click 'Query Modem' to check if you picked the right device. The modem should give you some info about itself.


 * Click 'Ok'. Enter your username and password. Click 'Connect'.

If modem dials but doesn't connect:

Try different methods of authentication. Using terminal-based lets you authenticate manually (you enter the username and password right when the ISP asks). You can then make a script customized to what the ISP does and used script-based authentication.