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PPP Related Problems

1. How can I set a ppp server ?
2. When I try to connect to my ISP the connection is immediately terminated after the pppd is up. How can I fix it ?
3. Why does modem drops upon connect ?

1. How can I set a ppp server ?

Chad Whitten

here is what i have and it works with windows and linux clients /etc/ppp/options.server
-detach # detach from ppp session (ie, run in background) asyncmap 0 modem crtscts lock require-pap # use pap authentication refuse-chap # dont use chap authentication #login proxyarp ms-dns 10.1.1.5 # sets the local dns server ms-dns 10.1.1.1 10.1.1.10:10.1.1.50 # sets the gateway and ip address for dial-in
/etc/mgetty+sendfax/login.config
/AutoPPP/ - a_ppp /usr/sbin/pppd file /etc/ppp/options.server
and from /etc/inittab
mo:23:respawn:/usr/sbin/mgetty -n 5 -s 57600 -D ttyS0
on both windows and linux i just setup a standard dial-up networking connection.

2. When I try to connect to my ISP the connection is immediately terminated after the pppd is up. How can I fix it ?

If you are using WvDial to dial your ISP, in /etc/wvdial.conf, find the setting named Stupid Mode. Set it to 1.

Some ISP's will send the text for a login and password, but never use the response. Stupid Mode tells WvDial to ignore such prompts.

3. Why does modem drops upon connect ?

Create a file named kppp in the directory /etc/ppp/peers, with the contents:
plugin passwordfd.so
That will allow it to authenticate and connect again.