RE: [expert] mandrake 7 probs revisited

[John Aldrich]

On Tue, 25 Apr 2000, you wrote:
> Hi,
> I had this problem too.
> You must use "netcfg" the first time, make pppd work well, and then, you will 
> be able to use kppp.
> 
> So, as root, start the application "netcfg", and add an interface ppp.
> Then, get pppd work : ifup ppp0
> Surf on the internet. 
> Then, you can stop pppd : ifdown ppp0.
> 
> Now, you can use kppp. It should work.
> 
> Let me know it works well.
> 
I disagree. This is a FAQ. The proglem is that pppd is
requiring the remote computer (the dial-up server) to
authenticate itself, which is NOT standard procedure most
places. The solution is to add "noauth" to the options.
        John