NetworkManager doesn't currently support modem connections, so you will need to install the gnome-network-admin package. If you have no working Internet connection, then you will need to obtain this package and install it, see Downloading and installing a .deb package for more information.
![[Important]](../../libs/admon/important.png)
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You will need to know the following information: ISP Phone Number; Username; Password; Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses. |
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Open → →
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Press and type your password to unlock the settings
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Select the Connections tab.
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Select Point to point connection and press .
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Tick Enable this connection
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Choose Serial Modem from the Connection Type drop down.
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Under Internet Service Provider data, enter the phone number and dial prefix.
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Under Account Data enter your password and username.
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Click the Modem tab.
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Choose the modem settings you require.
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Click .
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Select the DNS tab and enter the DNS addresses of your ISP.
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click .
