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From: Mohd Hisham HajiIsmail <hajiisma@ecn.purdue.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: PPP Connection help needed
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:49:34 -0500
Organization: Purdue University
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On 29 Jan 1997, Patrick wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I was able to install Free BSD 2.1.6 via ftp with everything
> working, but I would like to add packages but sysinstall's media menu
> doesn't allow me to setup the ppp connection. I've been able to get the
> 'tip' command to work, but I can't figure out how to start a ppp
> connection. Does anybody have any suggestions?
>
> Also, when I disconnect from my ISP while using the TIP command,
> my computer sits there and doesn't respond to any commands. Again, any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick
Try use ppp. At your prompt, just type ppp.
Here's some info:
% ppp
ppp ON <host> > set line < your device >
ppp ON <host> > set speed < speed >
ppp ON <host> > term
.. use the AT command to dial your provider.
Mine however does not work. It failed during the negotiation process.
I posted it earlier...any solutions?
-Hisham.