Using The Modem To Call The Internet; Calling The Isp - Multitech MultiModem MT5600ZDX User Manual

Using the modem to call the Internet

Linux allows different graphic user interfaces (GUI). In the following steps, we'll use
the Gnome Desktop GUI and assume that the Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are
calling assigns you the Domain Name Service (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP)
addresses. For more information on DNS or IP, see the Linux OS owner's manual or
contact your ISP.
1. On the Task Bar at the bottom of the screen, select the Gnome Footprint.
2. Select Internet from the menu.
3. Select Dialup Configuration Tool.
4. Select Add, and then click Next.
5. Enter the connection name and phone number, and then click Next.
6. Enter your user name and password, and then click Next.
7. Select Normal ISP if your ISP is not listed, and then click Next.
8. Click Finish.

Calling the ISP

1. On the Task Bar at the bottom of the screen, select the Gnome Footprint.
2. Select Internet from the menu.
3. Select RH PPP Dialer.
4. Select the connection name you entered in step 5 of the previous section.
5. Click OK.
That's basically it. Linux can use different programs and desktops depending on
who made the Linux operating system and what version it is. The above procedures
use the most commonly installed components of Red Hat 6.2. More details can be
found in in the Linux OS owner's manual.
To use the system for answering calls, Linux requires other programs to be installed,
such as Mgetty, Mgetty+Sendfax and others, depending what you require. Each
vendor of Linux usually has more than adequate information on installing these
programs.
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