I entered the DNS stuff, but I still can't get it to hold a
connection.  If someone wants to come show me how to set this up (I
live right by campus), I'll write a FAQ or step-by-step instructions
for setting up a dialup connection under RedHat for future new users
that we can post on the SIGLinux webpage.

Matt

In regards to your email on Mon, 7 Dec 1998 22:26:59 -0600 (EST)::

>netcfg requires you to enter all of these.
>jws
>
>On Tue, 8 Dec 1998, M. Ray wrote:
>
>> In regards to your email on Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:00:39 -0600 (EST)::
>> 
>> >Actually, my suggestion would be to use the netcfg tool that comes with
>> >RedHat...It works beautifully for me and everyone else I've set up with
>> >it...
>> >Advice: be sure to turn on debugging, and watch your /var/log/messages
>> >while you connect.  Look into a program called root-tail after you get it
>> >working...
>> >HTH -
>> >jws
>> >
>> >On Mon, 7 Dec 1998, M. Ray wrote:
>> >
>> >> I downloaded the stuff from SIG-Linux for connecting to UT via PPP,
>> >> but I just get a whole bunch of line noise without being able to
>> >> connect.  What exactly should I enter at the command line with these
>> >> scripts?  
>> >> I'm using RH5.2 and a USR 33.6k Sportster.
>> >> What about using the RedHat Control Panel connection?  I tried to get
>> >> it to work, but it just dials, connects and drops and redials.
>> >> 
>> >> Suggestions either way would be appreciated.
>> >>
>> 
>> I tried using the netcfg, and it still wouldn't hold a connection.  Do
>> I need to enter the host (UT), DNS (128.83.185.40) and domain
>> (cc.utexas.edu) somewhere like under NT?
>> 
>> M. Ray
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