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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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