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Re: [TCLUG:13356] kppp Issues
I once had this problem with pppd when my /etc/ppp/options didn't include
name mypppusername
> Hello. Here's the situation. I have a 56k dial up account with Qwest. I've
> done Linux servers, but never before a workstation. I set up kppp and it
> dials ok and seems to do the "handshaking." A second dialog box opens and
> says "Logging onto Network." After about 30 seconds (I have the time out set
> for 60 seconds), I get the messages "The pppd daemon died unexpectantly.: The
> kppp debugging window reads as follows:
>
> ATZ
> OK
> ATM1L1
>
> OK
> ATDT<ISP phone number here>
> CARRIER 40000
> PROTOCOL: LAP-M
> CONNECT 38400
>
>
> The kppp log reads as:
> pppd 2.3.7 started by <username>, UID 501
> User interface ppp0
> Connect: ppp0 <---> /dev/cua3
> Hangup (SIGHUP)
> Modem Hangup
> Connection Terminated
> Connect Time 0.5 min
> Exit
>
> I am using an external Motorola 56K ModemSURFR. I've reviewed the docs
> included in the KDE desktop/KDE help for kppp and do not seem to have missed
> anything. I've contacted Qwest. Although they do not officially support
> Linux, they commented that any clients should be able to accept any
> authentification, including clear text, and that clients "should not try to
> log into the network." These are issues with WinNT clients. Does anyone
> see anything I may be missing or know if kppp, by default, tries to do the
> things tech support mentioned?
>
> Any assistance that you can provide is appreciated. If you request more
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