FC3 Gnome dialup query

From: Adam (nospam_at_example.com)
Date: 06/27/05

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    Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 19:02:51 -0400

    Just installed FC3 from dvd.
    Using the default options, it provides the Gnome desktop.
    Fedora Core 2.6.9-1.667 Red Hat nash version 4.1.18

    Am trying to get my modem working, on dialup.

    After coming from KDE and Kppp, this Gnome arrangement seems a little under
    documented. Even FC3 Help contains little info on setting up a dialup.

    * Is the Internet Connection Wizard all that is necessary for this ?
    [Found under Applications -> System Tools].

    * What is "Route" for, inside the Internet Connection Wizard, with sections
    such as Destination, Prefix (netmask), Gateway.
    [Found by selecting a Device in ICW then Edit].

    * In the Internet Connection Wizard, do I place my ISP's IP number in the
    DNS section ? That's the multi-digit number in groups of 2 or 3 separated
    by dots, which I have for my ISP.

    * Is the Gconf editor any use for setting up dialup on my modem ?
    [Found under System Tools -> Configuration Editor -> GConf Editor]
    GConf Editor under System has; dns_sd, http-proxy, smb etc.
    Will I need any of these set to get my dialup modem going ?

    * I see no Modem Initialization String set in the Device Edit section of the
    Internet Connection Wizard. This must surely need to be set to my modem
    init string ?

    Any comments, directions or references very much appreciated.

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