[UCLA-LUG] Getting ppp to work

[DeTavio Crudup]

Andrew Holroyd-Sills wrote:

> This is my first posting to this group. I scrolled through past archives,
> but didn't readily find anything. Please excuse any unintentional repeat of
> past discussions.
>
> When I log into UCLA, after giving name and password, I type "ppp" and the
> usual garbage character flow begins. How does one turn that off and begin
> communicating? (With NT, you close the login screen and communication is
> established, but that doesn't work with Linux).
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Andy
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Hey Andy,

    I would suggest you try to connect manually. Try the following steps:

1) Use minicom to connect to your ISP. (this is where you enter your username
and password)

2) Exit minicom using the "without hangning up option"

3) After you exit minicom type " pppd ttySx 115200 asyncmap 0 crtscts
defaultroute " enter.

That should get you connected. BTW I used Suse 6.2., pppd 2.3.8. The ttySx is
the modem location on your machine.

Peace

DeTavio