Hello Hatz Andrew,
>
> > > Greets.
> > >
> > > Every now and then my modem hangs after my autoscript (ppp-off)
> > > disconnects me. I'm not sure really why this happens, however it's
> > > potentially terrible as I pay a minuterate charge for my local telco.
> > > Info:
> > > hte server is running kernel 2.0.33 with ip_masq enabled.
> > > TeleWell k56flex external modem
> > >
> > > When the modem hangs it leaves for lights on (MR HS CD OH), while it
> > > normally only leaves 2 (MR HS). The only way I've found to remedy the
> > > problem is to power down the modem and repower it =/ This basically
> > means
> > > it requires local access to the server, which is *not* good.
> >
> > One of many possibilities:
> >
> > Make sure the modem configuration for DTR is configured correctly.
> > Either AT&D2 or AT&D3, depending on modem. See mgetty how-to
> > for more info. Also, if you do run mgetty on that port, mgetty will
> > perform an extra reset for you. (Not that you necessarily want an
> > mgetty on that port.)
> >
> how about putting a script in your ip-down file that resets your
> modem using chat or similar?
That's the point. The ppp-down script will drop DTR (unless a really
gross problem exists). The &D2/&D3 configures the modem to hang-up
the line when this occurs.
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