How do I configure my modem to connect to the Internet using a PPP dialup account?

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To set up your system for modem-based Internet access, follow these steps:

  1. After installing your modem, run the following command as root to have the wvdialconf program scan the modem and learn it's correct initialization string, max speed and other configuration information:

    # wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf
    

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