No you don't.
Read the PPP how-to for ppp 2.2 and 2.3.
I have the following options in my ppp configuration: demand idle 300
This causes ppp to auto-dial when needed and disconnect on idle time of 5
minutes.
Diald has not been needed for many months.
You'll still need to "start" pppd when your system starts, but it will
actually only dial the phone when a connection to the net is needed.
Russ
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Aldrich
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 8:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [expert] {EXPERT} Kppp/dial on demand
On Fri, 24 Mar 2000, you wrote:
> is there a way to turn on dial on demand with kppp? i am trying to get my
> system so it will dial if needed and disconnect after 5 min idle time...
>
> any suggestions???
>
No. You need diald, I think to auto-run PPP.
John
