----- Original Message -----
From: ATUL.G.MUNDRA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: Kppp probs
if u are dialing using script based method, check the script. also check
what is happening by opening the log window - to check whether the script
is running as desired. if not, try terminal based dialing where u will
have to manually give your loginname and password.
i am not using script based methos coz when i try to execute the ppp-on
script it gives a message regarding the kernel not configured for ppp
support where the kernel is configured/
>
> if u want to use minicom to dial, after the gibberish starts, exit minicom
> without resetting the modem (Alt-q). then, as root run pppd. now netscape
> should work properly.
well i tried to exit the mincom program without resetting the modem....and
2 minutes later the modem disconnects with a NO CARRIER message .Also
someone told me that minicom is only good for shell login not
tcp/ip........is that true?
>
> =>anyway i can dial to my ISP without bliand dialling coz i think that
might
> =>be the problem for my modem hanging up........also someone told me that
> =>minicom is only to be used for shell account and not for tcp/ip...is
that
> =>so??
>
> no. u can also use a script to connect. copy the following to a file and
> name it vsnl or something. then make it executable using 'chmod +x vsnl'.
> then run it using './vsnl'. u should get connected.
>
the script you gave me....well i had previously typed the same command at
the prompt and it just gives a
" > "gn where i can enter text but nothing happens....until i ctrl-z it.
but thanks a lot dude.....really appreciated you taking the time to reply to
my message...thanks a lot..
Kush
