Hi

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From: "Soumyadip Modak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:23 AM
Subject: RE: [ilug-cal] Can't configure external modem in RH8


> Tried wvdialconf create and my modem was detected. Followed your
> instructions on minicom, and typed AT in terminal says OK. But:
> 1> Can't dial atdt172226 from minicom. Says no dial tone.

send in atx3 or atx1 (if you want explanations on what these are, then see
www.google.com/search?q=Hayes+AT+command+set)

> 2> I can't expect my dad to drop to the shell and execute wvdial.

<suggested_method_not_newbie_proof>
well, one nice way would be to RTFM `man pppd` and roll your own dialer
script.... Warning!!! the commandline would run into 2 - 3 lines (assuming ur
are on a terminal with 80 char width)... the plus is that you can really learn
wats happening a bit more in details.

save the command in a script and run it... also if u feel like tinkering around
you can set the script to dial-on-demand mode (by putting the script in
rc.local) and the next time you try to access a public IP address.. the script
will dial out :-)
</suggested_method_not_newbie_proof>

> 3> Dad was used to the kppp. It's also installed. Any pointers on
> additional config for pppd ?

man pppd... period!

> 4> Sorry, too new to Linux to be able to create symlink on my own.
> Plz. if possible, send the commands

link -s `old_path` `new_path`

3 parting words of advice --- RTFM, RTFM and RTFM! Its all in there :-)

--indra.


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