====== Connecting to Internet using PPP ======
PPP connection to Internet still useful in case of disconnected from the broadband service.
# pacman -S ppp
# pacman -S wvdial
# wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf
sample /etc/wvdial.conf
[Dialer Defaults]
Modem = /dev/ttyS0
Baud = 115200
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 = ATM0 L0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Phone = 48111517
Username = username
Password = password
For kernel 2.6, make sure module ppp_generic is loaded. In arch, add to the MODULES line in /etc/rc.conf or modprobe.
# wvdial
check /etc/resolv.conf to make sure your nameserver was properly set.
done !