I have two HP Pc’s. Setting up Modem parameters on this one (which obviously works!) the Provider Parameters need only Provider Name and Authorisation. Setting up the second asks for Phone Number as well. All others are the same for dsl0. I am completely flummoxed. :X
It is not clear to me about what you are asking. Are you configuring via YaST >> Network Devices >> DSL ?
Using YaST. Selecting Custom Providers ‘New’, Provider Parameters requests Provider Name, Phone Number and Authorisation. This system asks for only Provider Name and Authorisation. I don’t get it!
Both systems set up from same source. :?
I still don’t know whether you’re trying to set up a modem or DSL device? The first will obviously need a phone number. The second just requires authentication credentials. I’ve experimented with both (but don’t have a DSL connection to connect with or an analogue modem), and don’t see any unexpected behaviour. (I’m using openSUSE 12.2 with KDE 4.10).
Have you checked the documentation?