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wvdial-1.53

Introduction to wvdial

Download location (HTTP):       http://open.nit.ca/download/wvdial-1.53.tar.gz
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Version used:                   1.53
Package size:                   66 KB
Estimated Disk space required:  2.5 MB

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.

wvdial depends on:
wvstreams-3.70 and ppp-2.4.1

Installation of wvdial

Install wvdial by running the following commands:

make PREFIX=/usr &&
make PREFIX=/usr install &&

Configuring wvdial

Config files

/etc/wvdial.conf, /etc/ppp/*

Configuration Information

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.

Contents

The wvdial package contains the wvdial and wvdialconf programs.

Description

wvdial

Starts a ppp connection.

wvdialconf

Automates the configuration of wvdial.

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