This sounds like a RTFM problem.  PJ: Consult the Modem HowTo.  It
discusses how to test and setup modems.  If you are stuck without
Internet access, there should be a copy of it installed on your system
somewhere or on the Mandrake CDROM.

On Mon, 5 Jun 2000, Alan Shoemaker spoke these words...

# >Pj....to do that bring up the kppp window and instead of
# >pressing the Connect button, press the Setup button.  Choose
# >the Modem tab and press the Terminal button.  There you are in
# >a terminal and able to talk directly to your modem.
# >
# >Alan
# >
# >
# >Pj wrote:
# >> 
# >> One of the advantages to having an external modem is the ability to
# >> reset it without rebooting. You might try turning the modem off and
# >> letting it rest for a couple of minutes. I was told you can dial from a
# >> terminal screen, but unfortunately I don't know how to do it.
# >> 
# >> Pj
# >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
# >
# >

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