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Date:      Thu, 16 Jan 1997 17:36:21 +1000
From:      Andrew Perry <andrew@shoal.net.au>
To:        schmoe@ns1.tlk.net
Cc:        questions freebsd <questions@freebsd.org>
Subject:   Re: PPP not working when installing!
Message-ID:  <32DDDA75.171D@shoal.net.au>
References:  <199701160152.RAA00165@ekin.schmoe.net>

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i had the exact same problem (i think). when i dialled my isp and 
connected as soon as i selected ppp the line would hang up.

i ended up installing from diskette (yuk!) the /bin distributions then 
getting networking going from there.

here are some extracts from the sample ppp.conf file (you get this after 
you install :-) ) if you have a look at some of the commands  used you 
might be able to succeed where i failed.


default:
 set device /dev/cuaa1
 set speed 38400
 disable lqr
 deny lqr

 deny pap
 accept chap

 set authname MySystemName
 set authkey  OurSecretKey

 set openmode active

--if you're using com2 then it's /dev/cuaa1, otherwise /dev/cuaa0
--speed is self explanatory
--i didn't have to disable/deny lqr
--find out if your isp supports pap or chap (or both) then deny one and 
accept the other
--i assume you have to log into your isp, authname=username 
authkey=password
-- dunno if you need openmode active either, but i got sick of 
redialling, trying something and then redialling etc... and left it in, 
probably does nothing, i'll post this to the list as well, probably 
someone who knows what they're talking about will correct me if i'm 
wrong!!!             8-)

then type term and atdt or whatever to connect and log in

when you have connected and it switches to packet mode watch where it 
says ppp ON thingo> when it changes to PPP (uppercase) you are in 
business. 

hope this is of some help, and answers the question i thought you asked.
:)
we see so many ppp related questions (mine included) that as soon as i 
work out a few more things i'm going to write up a few notes and post it 
to the list for comment so it can be used as a standard answer.

andrew perry
andrew@shoal.net.au

schmoe@ns1.tlk.net wrote:
> 
> Hello All:
> I am trying to install FreeBSD and I am trying to install using
> anon ftp, dialing up to my ISP. However, when i login to my ISP and ppp is
> initiated, it will start the PPP and then right before the link goes up/
> as soon as the link goes up, it hangs up the line. Can anyone help?
> Send email to: schmoe@ns1.tlk.net
> 
> joe



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