This stumped me for a LONG time. I had Ubuntu for a month or so before I got DSL service. I was too much of a noob to compile a driver for my old internal dial up modem. Here’s how I finally made dial up work.
1. Get a true external modem.
2. Get Gnome PPP – Applications > Add/Remove > Gnome PPP
Configure it as you would any dial up connection. Enter your ISP’s phone #, your username, and password. That’s it. All you need to do now is connect.
This method has worked for both me & my mom, running Ubuntu Feisty 7.04, Gutsy 7.10, and now Hardy 8.04 LTS. This is by far the easiest solution to dial up internet problems with linux. This works nicely with Firefox, which is configured by default for use with dial up service. Opera, however, is the best choice for a dial up browser.
Hi:
I tried both Gnome PPP & the WVDial config. and still have issues..
I logged all my stuff in on the UbuntuForums; each step that I took/etc. as well as a couple of suspicions, would you take a look at my post and perhaps recommend where I got skewed on the steps lined out?
your assistance would be appreciated
PS: in the mean time another suggested I reload U: 8.04 which I’ll attempt over the next few days..
Appreciations-
AC
*I hope this link is correct…/advise if you have trouble linking to it. or just go by my user name here.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=948105
thanks, dialup sucks but this helps
Greetings,
As of 4/17/’09 the external modem you recommended, TRENDnet TFM-560X from newegg.com is now listed as a Deactivated Item. (See http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825134002) I was told the company is undecided if the deactivation will be permanent or temporary. Newegg lists U.S. Robotics USR3453C as a similar product.
(See http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825104004).
Do you agree? If not, please indicate your choice.
Also. please recommend a quick, reliable and very low-cost Dial up ISP for Ubuntu 7.10 “Gutsy Gibbon”.
Sadly, I need to economize and am now in the process of switching from DSL to Dial-up.
As a precaution, please keep my contact information secure and do not sell or distribute it to a third party. Thank you.
Your suggestions are welcome.
– A new Linux user.