sharad joshi wrote:
> I am using a serial cable for the first time in my life :) to connect two
> machines (with ppp).
>
> I did run pppd (v2.3.10 on 2.2.13kernel) on both (i give --
> 'pppd ttyS0 noauth'), and it cooooly registers ppp0 device. Then, if i do
>
> 'ifconfig ppp0 192.168.2.220 pointopoint 192.168.2.219 up'
>
> on any machine, it fails with
>
> SIOCSIFFLAGS Device not Configured
> ppp: ppp0 not active
>
> Now what is this and how to make this active? Am i missing something? I
> tried with null modem cable too, same thing. Please note, i've already
> complied the kernels for PPP support.
1. You have to use a null-modem cable, not a modem cable.
2. You should specify the "local" option when not using a modem. You
should also specify "crtscts", in case the serial device is current
configured for software (XON/XOFF) flow control.
3. Use the "debug" option, so that you get some useful information
about *why* pppd failed.
--
Glynn Clements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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