/etc/wvdial.conf, /etc/ppp/peers/* touch /etc/wvdial.conf && wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf wvdialconf will test that you have a working modem and try to determine it's exact setup. You will then need to enter your ISP's phone number, login name and password into the /etc/wvdial.conf file. You then start wvdial with: wvdial For more information examine the wvdialconf, wvdial.conf and wvdial man pages.