Before running out and buying a non-winmodem, you might try extending the
timeout in kppp:
In Kppp setup and under PPP, set the pppd timeout to 120 or more seconds.
See if this helps. if not, consider a better modem.
--Greg
- Original Message -
From: "Kirby J. Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED
You probably do not want to hear this but get a real modem, it will make
your life simpler.
"Kirby J. Davis" wrote:
I
have been able to get Linux to recognize my LT Winmodem and dial my ISP.
However, as soon as the connection is made it is immediately disconnected
with the daemon dying unexpe
]>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] modem connection
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > > Have you tried creating a connection with kppp? It's much easier for
> > > someone new to Linux to make a connection because the interface it
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Have you tried creating a connection with kppp? It's much easier for
> > someone new to Linux to make a connection because the interface it
> > straight-forward.
> >
> > --
> > Mark
>
> Hi...
> Well, I was actually trying that on Kppp...
> My problem is with the authe
> Have you tried creating a connection with kppp? It's much easier for
> someone new to Linux to make a connection because the interface it
> straight-forward.
>
> --
> Mark
Hi...
Well, I was actually trying that on Kppp...
My problem is with the authentification problem, it says it cannot ope
is it a winmodem? If so your S.O.L. time for a new
one, what kind is it? More info.
sean
--- Rob&Shelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have Win98 and Linux mandrake on one Hard drive. I
> am having trouble connecting Linux Mandrake to the
> Internet.
> In Linux, I type in the following at the pr
