John, Denis and List,
I've subsequently done some testing... Using Win 95,
I configured the connection to open a terminal upon
successful connection. When I attempt to send the
login and passwd as clear text, the same failure
occurs. Yes, it seems my login and password are
being sent as hidden data.
I have little more than a rudimentary understanding of
PPP/PAP/CHAP; I suspect when this episode is over,
I'll know more about it than I care too.
I asked the Prodigy Tech Rep if PAP or CHAP was
being used. He indicated that neither was being used.
As far as some "proprietary" dialer... When I subscribed
to Prodigy, I started with plain, simple Internet Explorer.
I configured the dial-up connection manually (according
to Prodigy's instructions), entered the phone number and
connected to the server. -No Problems. Although not
entirely conclusive, this seems to rule-out a problem with
proprietary configurations.
For now, thanks for your help. I'll continue to work
this issue until it's resolved.
Regards
Ray
-----Original Message-----
From: John LeMay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Ray C.' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 10:29 PM
Subject: RE: ISP Connection Problem
>Ray,
>
>My first guess is that your ISP is most likely using chap or pap
>authentication and you are probably configured for either the wrong one, or
>(ie like when you use minicom) you are sending the id/password as clear
>text.
>
>Unfortunately I don't know enough about either to be of much assistence in
>this case.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ray C. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Friday, October 22, 1999 9:59 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: ISP Connection Problem
>
>
>
>List,
>
>Can anyone help me? After many years, I decided to upgrade
>my Linux 1.??? to the new MacMillan/Mandrake/Redhat version.
>
>It installed on an new Compaq DeskPro in 20 minutes with no
>problems at all. Also, I connected a new 56K 3Com Serial
>modem with no problems. I can dial-out to my ISP and
>get connected but, it always rejects my login/password.
>
>I have checked, double-checked and triple checked my
>Username and Password. It is correct and I am using the
>the proper character case. Also, I have checked all the
>basic PPP/DNS/Modem settings -several times. I am using
>kppp to do the configuration. I have also used minicom
>to dial-out and still, my login is rejected. I confirmed
>my ID/Passwd with my ISP. I am typing it correctly. Last,
>I have tried all combinations of flow-control and line handling.
>---Same problem. Despite several calls to my ISP, they
>refuse to support Linux connections... Hmmm.
>
>My ISP is Prodigy and the connection works fine with an
>established Win 95 configuraiton.
>
>Any advice is greatly appreciated...
>
>Regards
>
>Ray Ciurej
>
>PS. If you're contemplating a service contract with Prodigy,
>be prepared for several hang-ups per hour....
>
>
>
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