Re: [aclug-L] Dialup (ppp)

[John Goerzen <jgoerzen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jeffrey,

Please take a look at http://www.aclug.org/ispconn/.  There's an
example for using completely text-based files (works with EVERY
distribution) for connecting to SouthWind.  There's also a description 
of using the graphical netcfg in RedHat for connecting to an ISP; we
have phrostie to thank for that one if memory serves.  Hopefully one
of those will be able to get you started.

-- John

"Jeffrey L. Hansen" <jhansen@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Well, it looks as if my elation was short-lived.  My intelligence has now 
> kicked in and I'm, once again, in trouble.
> 
> The RH 5.1 installation seems to be working great.  My modem however, 
> isn't.  It seems to be clicking the relay occasionally, but I wouldn't 
> swear to that.  Using "usernet" brings up a window that shows ppp0 but when 
> clicking the button all I get is a yellow indication.  I get no evidence 
> that it's trying to dial and I never hear any indications on the phone 
> itself when listening on the receiver.
> 
> Is there supposed to be an IP address listed after ppp0 in the network 
> configurator window?  I put it in under the nameserver, but it doesn't show 
> up after ppp0 in the connection window.  It seems like I heard of numerous 
> bugs concerning the ppp setup, but this is the farthest I've come in the 
> installation process.  The newbie guide isn't entirely accurate nor 
> complete in this area.  It's a shame since the installation one was so good.
> 
> Any help will put me over the top and finally allow me to use Linux for 
> internet work.  Please, please, please . . .
> 
> TIA,
> Jeff