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Step 8
Run ifconfig. You should see a listing for ppp0 if the connection was
successful.
Step 9
To disconnect, run /etc/ppp/ppp-off
Step 10 If this configuration works, you can make a symbolic link to your ppp-on
and ppp-off scripts by typing:
ln -s /etc/ppp/ppp-on /usr/bin/ppp-on
pressing ENTER, then typing;
ln -s /etc/ppp/ppp-off /usr/bin/ppp-off
and pressing ENTER.
Using the GNOME Dialer Applet
The GNOME dialer applet uses the /etc/ppp/ppp-on script to connect and
the /etc/ppp/ppp-off script to disconnect. Be sure those are set up as shown
in the previous section before using the dialer applet.
Step 1
Start the applet by right-clicking on the panel and select the Add Applet
menu. The dialer applet should be in the Networking sub-menu.
Step 2
To connect, click Play/Pause.
Step 3
To disconnect, click Stop.
Configuring And Using kppp
The KPPP package must be installed prior to using these instructions. The file can
either be obtained as part of the kde-applications package or from kdenetwork-ppp-
*.rpm
Step 1
Open up KPPP from the KDE menu. It is most likely located under the
Internet subfolder.
Step 2
When KPPP starts up, click Setup.
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