Sorry i cannot help on that one, but try posting to the redat-ppp list
as well, you may get a quicker reply to your question (not doubting the
ability of the members on this list,just that the ppp list is dedicated
to these questions)


                            Mark
On 17 Jul 2001 17:45:56 -0600, M. B. wrote:
> Thanks for putting up with another newbie question.
> 
> I recently installed 7.1 and all update RPMs (from RedHat update disk, thru 
> 6/6/01).  Kernel 2.4.2-2 I think.  Everything seems to be running fine and 
> I'm learning all I can (1 week now).  Installed on a laptop, connected to a 
> 14.4 external modem/serial port.  I'm obviously not looking for high-speed 
> access.  Just want a basic connection at this point.
> 
> The problem is this.  When I connect using my other Windows 98 box, my ISP 
> requires a "post-dial terminal," at which it prompts for username and 
> password.  I then hit F7 and the connection is complete.  There is no way 
> around this (on Windows), as I've been told.
> 
> The question is this.  How do I make my Linux system interact with my ISP 
> with a "post-dial terminal" situation.  I've configured KPPP to dial with 
> username, password, dns#s, etc. and it does (handshake).  Then it sits for a 
> few minutes.  I assume this is where the post-dial prompt would be.  Then, 
> since I can't enter anything, it quits and redials.  So, the modem is 
> working fine, but I need a "post-dial" interface.
> 
> Short version of the question:  "How do I configure Linux/Kppp to interface 
> with an ISP that requires "post-dial terminal?".
> 
> Of course the ISP has no idea what to do.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help.  Also, I have no experience changing files 
> via command line, so detailed explanations would be appreciated.  Yes, I'm 
> very new.
> 
> --Mat Budzynski
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