Linux WvDial Setup

Following are the steps to setup dial-up networking on your computer for your AxisInternet dial-up account.

Please Note: In order to configure your dial-up connection on your computer, you will need to know the local AxisInternet access number for your area. If you do not already have this, please Click Here to find one now.

1. Make sure your modem is connected and turned on (if you have an external modem).

2. Create a wvdial.conf file by issuing the following command: "wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf".
This command will result in output similar to the following:

Scanning your serial ports for a modem.

ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 S11=55 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 S11=55 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- 5601
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 2400: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 4800: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 19200: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 38400: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 57600: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Speed 115200: AT -- OK
ttyS1<*1>: Max speed is 115200; that should be safe.
ttyS1<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 S11=55 +FCLASS=0 -- OK
ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- ATQ0 V1 E1 -- ATQ0 V1 E1 -- nothing.
Port Scan<*1>: S2 S3

Found a modem on /dev/ttyS1.
ttyS1: Speed 115200; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 S11=55 +FCLASS=0"

3. Edit your configuration file at /etc/wvdial.conf and input your account information. The following lines should be changed:
Phone = 3033760038 <== Your local AxisInternet access number
Username = acct name <== Your AxisInternet user name
Password = password <== Your password

4. To insure your PPP password is secure, issue the command, "chmod 600 /etc/wvdial.conf"

5. Configuration is complete. To connect, issue the command "wvdial" at a root prompt.