[hblug] dial up connection kubuntu

[Michael Adams]

On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 13:16:32 +1300
Rose McGillicuddy wrote:

> Daniel Faulknor wrote:
> > I assume you are connecting with the ubuntu dialer? or kppp?
> > It may be that you havent setup the modem correctly, or the 
> > username/password is wrong. The dialup error messages are often not
> > very verbose
> > 
> > Daniel
> 
> I used kppp, and checked username and password.  I assumed modem would
> be connected to COM1/ttsy0 and selected that, although the preselect 
> came up as /dev/modem.  I'll go back and try different settings. 
> Attempting to explore the forums but connection is very erratic with 
> many disconnects.  Frustrating!  Even as I write this I see the power 
> light has gone to red, so I will have to wait to send.
> Rose
> Would it be worthwhile buying a different modem, rather than go with
> the free one that came with the broadband offer?
> 

kppp should have an option to test the modem in the config somewhere.
That way you know you are getting a good comp <-> modem dialogue.
Assuming ttyS0 needs to be checked. Mine's on ttyS1 with an empty
ttyS0.

-- 
Michael
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