Ivan Trail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> jfcessor wrote:
>
> > Well I am using an external usr 56k. I tried changing the /dev/modem to
> > ttys1 as suggested but that didnt seem to help, I went and looked in the
> > resolv.conf and it is there but there isnt anything in it. What is
> > supposed to be in there? When I was using a dsl connection through a
> > network card the only info I input into the setup was the network info
> > and everything worked. Do I need to input something somewhere to get a
> > dialup connection to work?
> > Thanks John
> >
> > Michael Scottaline wrote:
<snip>
> > > =================================
> > > What kind of modem??? If it's NOT a winmodem, try using ttyS0 or ttyS1
rather
> > > than /dev/modem in kppp.
> > >
> > > Also, if you've changed providers, you might have to edit your
> > > /etc/resolv.conf with your new dns#'s.
> > > Mike
> > >
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> The easiest way to edit the resolv.conf file is through Linuxconf as root.
You can even do
> this in KDE or X. It is pretty straight forward. The hardest part for me
was to get the ISP
> to release the ###.###.###.### (IP) address for their server. Hope this
helps.
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Since you're using an external modem, try ttyS0. Frequently those serial
ports are COM1 (in Winland).
Mike
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