u could also try to replace ATZ with ATXn where n=0,1,2,3,4. ATZ won't work
on some telephone systems. All the places i configured modems in kerala had
that problem. i generally use ATX0, which does fine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Faisal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [LIH] internet connection with goatelecom
> For all the people trying to use wvdial and stuff and failing, you could
try
> to figure where the problem occours by using minicom or the likes to
directly
> talk to the modem.
>
> Fire up minicom, set the modem device and speed etc.
> Reset the modem:
> ATZ
> Dial out:
> ATDT123455 (or whatever)
> From here on you can see what exactly happens. If you get a bunch of crap
> after a CONNECTED reply, you're most likely using pap or chap. Either
enter
> the account,password in /etc/ppp/chap-secrets or /etc/ppp/pap-secrets - or
> add a 'StupidMode=1' entry in the /etc/wvdial.conf file.
>
> One possiblity is that you might be connecting to a server that uses
ms-chap
> or the likes. This may require a patched pppd in order do connect. Add a
> 'debug' line to /etc/ppp/options and tail the logs (/var/log/messages)
while
> connecting (use 'tail -f /var/log/messages') on another terminal and see
what
> you get when you use wvdial.
>
> I know that this isn't s solution, but the logs that you post from a dial
out
> session is normally more useful in fixing the problem than an 'I can't use
> wvdial' post. :)
>
> Fooling with minicom is useful to tell you if the problem is with a modem
> init string (you can't get connected) as opposed to an authentication
problem.
>
> Both can be fixed - with a little patience.
>
> HTH,
> -Faisal.
>
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