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
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# >
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