Loki wrote:
>
> The main problem: I've read all the HOW-TOs on this topic, but still
> can't understand, what to do if I don't have a fixed IP - it is assigned
> automatically upon each connection.
>
> In fact, all the info I have is DNS, address of the POP
> server and a phone number...and, of course, my login and password :)
>
> I've also tried using an EzPPP prog, but it's written in its
> documentation, that there're problems with Netscape Navigator - and
> this is the application I was going to use (maybe someone can advise
> something else, worth using ? coz my favorite browser Opera
> and mailer TheBAT! aren't yet adepted to the Linux).
The netscape problem is not a problem if you either
a) Start Netscape AFTER ppp connection is successfully opened
b) manaualy add the dns server ip's to /etc/resolv.conf
I think b is correct, but a guru on the list can likely advise.
Try wvdial as well.
Redhat has a control panel as root, yes? Theres a tool there for ppp
setup (do you have a mnaual? It ought to be mentioned)
> So, could someone, please, just shortly describe, what and where
> should I write/add/change to configure the PPP and dialup ?
>
> P.S. I use RedHat 5.2.
>
> P.P.S. And the last question, is there any automatic dialer or can
> I somehow configure the standard tools for using several phone
> numbers? I have some problems with my local area phone station, so
> the ability to use at least several numbers (I have about 40) is
> vital for me.
try wvdial, this allows multiple profiles for dialing, ie wvdial for the
default, wvdial -name for name, etc.
kppp has multiple account support. Ezppp might, I forget.
HTH
George Russell
--
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them,
In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.
