Configuring KPPP in Redhat 9 Linux.
IMPORTANT !!!
You must first install modem in your Linux machine before using KPPP for a dial up connection.
Configuring KPPP to connect to the Internet
It is assumed that modem driver has been installed and we check it by querying
Modem, using KPPP in GUI mode. If you are unable to install modem, see
Installing Internal Modem in Linux.
Setting up and Querying Modem using KPPP.
Open KPPP Application.
Click on Main Menu => Internet => More Intenet Applications
=> KPPP.
New Dialog Box appears.
Click on Setup.
New Dialog Box appears.
Click on Device Tab.
Select Modem Device as: /dev/modem
Click on Modem Tab.
Click on Query Modem, to Query your modem and you should
see some descriptions regarding your Modem.
Creating a Dialup Account.
Click on Account Tab.
New Dialog appears.
Click on New => Click on Dialog Setup button
New Dialog appears.
Type Connection Name: HTP 15200
Click on Add.
Type your ISP Phone Number: 15200
Then we finish the setup task by clicking on OK button.
Click on OK.
Now Type your Account Name and Password, then click on Connect
button to connect your ISP.
:) Enjoy Internet Connection then after.
-Akash (Last Updated: 12th August 2006)
The author can be contacted at: akashrestha@hotmail.com
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