Establishing A Modem Connection - Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 4 System Administration Manual

Establishing a Modem Connection

After adding the ISDN device, you can edit its configuration by selecting the device from the device list
and clicking Edit. For example, when the device is added, it is configured not to start at boot time by
default. Edit its configuration to modify this setting. Compression, PPP options, login name, password,
and more can be changed.
When the device is added, it is not activated immediately, as seen by its Inactive status. To activate
the device, select it from the device list, and click the Activate button. If the system is configured to
activate the device when the computer starts (the default), this step does not have to be performed
again.
Figure 17.5. ISDN Device
17.4. Establishing a Modem Connection
A modem can be used to configure an Internet connection over an active phone line. An Internet
Service Provider (ISP) account (also called a dial-up account) is required.
To add a modem connection, follow these steps:
1. Click the Devices tab.
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