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Re: [TCLUG:3624] A new subscriber...



I also use the U.  For connecting, I use wvdial, I haven't had a problem with that
yet.  Maybe that's something you should look into.

serge

Michael Hicks wrote:

> > My question, and my reason for joining is this: I've been using Linux
> > for about six months now and have been unable to get connected to my ISP,
> > which, incidentally is the U of M modem pool. Using linuxconf I have set
> > up my ppp interface, the modem will dial the number, go through the standard
> > handshaking noises, then ppp will start the whole connection process over
> > again. I believe I'm following the instructions in the Red Hat installation
> > guide (RH 5.2), and the myriad of other sources correctly. Is there some bit
> > od arcane logic that I'm forgetting? Has anyone else had trouble connecting
> > to the U's modem pool? Am I just hopeless? :)
>
> I imagine that the script for connecting to the U wasn't set up
> properly..
>
> You should use minicom or another terminal to try out the necessary
> commands.  In my experience, the modem pool works fine once you connect
> properly..  I used it a bit last year when the Superblock would get cut
> off (Even had IP Masquerading working for other people on my floor ;-)
>
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