Most dialup modems are not supported by Xubuntu, but drivers can be found that will enable the use of some such modems. First you need to identify what chipset your dialup modem is:
Download scanmodem (http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/scanModem.gz) using a computer with an Internet connection.
Copy the downloaded file to the Home folder of the computer with the dialup modem you wish to use.
Open a Terminal (Enter after each line:
→ → ) and type the following commands, pressinggunzip -c scanModem.gz > scanModem chmod +x scanModem sudo ./scanModem gedit Modem/ModemData.txt
A file containing information on the chipsets used by any detected modems should open. Print or save the information.
Much more detailed information is available on the community wiki.
NetworkManager doesn't currently support modem connections, so you will need to install Gnome Network Admin.
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You will need to know the following information: ISP Phone Number; Username; Password; Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses. |
Open
→ →Press
and type your password to unlock the settingsSelect the Connections tab.
Select Point to point connection and press
.Tick Enable this connection
Choose Serial Modem from the Connection Type drop down.
Under Internet Service Provider data, enter the phone number and dial prefix.
Under Account Data enter your password and username.
Click the Modem tab.
Choose the modem settings you require.
Click
.Select the DNS tab and enter the DNS addresses of your ISP.
click
.