Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.2.0

Chapter 13. Dial-up Networking

WvDial-1.54.0

Introduction to 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

WvDial Dependencies

Required

WvStreams-4.2.2 and PPP-2.4.4

User Notes: http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/WvDial

Installation of WvDial

Install WvDial by running the following commands: 

make PREFIX=/usr

Now, as the root user: 

make PREFIX=/usr install

Configuring WvDial

Config Files

/etc/wvdial.conf and /etc/ppp/peers/*

Configuration Information

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.

Contents

Installed Programs: wvdial and wvdialconf
Installed Libraries: None
Installed Directory: /etc/ppp/peers

Short Descriptions

wvdial

starts a PPP connection.

wvdialconf

automates the configuration of wvdial.

Last updated on 2007-01-26 17:28:31 -0600