Hi, if you use wvdial it is very easy to get a dial up connection going. 1. Install wvdial. 2.Run wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf. 3. Whenwvdialconf finishes it should have a basic setup for your modem. 4. Edit /etc/wvdial.conf and put in the phone number, username, and password. 5. You are Ready to do wvdial & which will dial your modem if everything is correct. Don't forget the & sign which puts wvdial in the background. Hth.