Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 00:11:09 -0800 (PST) From: Annelise Anderson <andrsn@andrsn.stanford.edu> To: Dave Kaufman <daverk@epix.net> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: user ppp problem Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.10112150007240.15823-100000@andrsn.stanford.edu> In-Reply-To: <3C1A8641.1664D336@epix.net>
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On Fri, 14 Dec 2001, Dave Kaufman wrote: > i've just installed freebsd 4.4 release from cd on dual boot (win 98) > machine. seems to be working fine. this is my first experience with any > type of unix and i'm feeling my way. > naturally one of the first things i've tried to do is get online. i've > used the handbook, freebsd basics, freebsd unleashed and i'm stumped. i > tried the script route but it wouldn't work and i'm not figuring out why > so i thought to kiss and try a manual logon. > > i'm using a Creative Modem Blaster on com1. i go into ppp. set the > device, go into term mode. tell it to dial. no problem it dials out, > connects (usually, my isp sucks) and i get the following > > PROTOCOL:LAPM > > Username: - i enter it > Password: - i enter it > > Line has invalid autocommand "ppp 199.224.64.28" > NO CARRIER That ip address resolves to apple.epix.net Look at your ppp.conf file and see if it's in there somewhere; or see if you have something automatic on ppp set up in rc.conf. [I suppose the other possibility is that you have this as a default phone number in the default modem configuration (in the modem itself, in NVRAM).] Try to start with a ppp.conf that you haven't edited. Annelise > and that's it. i guess it's trying to assign an ip address to the > connection but nothing i've read mentions anything about LAPM or this > kind of problem. i checked the kernel and it is using tun0 ok, so i know > it's not that. > > all help will be greatfully accepted. > thanks > Dave > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > -- Annelise Anderson Author of: FreeBSD: An Open-Source Operating System for Your PC Available from: BSDmall.com and amazon.com Book Website: http://www.bittreepress.com/FreeBSD/introbook/ To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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