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Subject: Re: Modem/ppp takes 3-4 attempts to connect (56kbps dialup)
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Ben Washington-Yule wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> For no apparent reason when I type 'ppp -ddial xtra' the modem clicks 
> on, starts dialing, disconnects for some reason, clicks off, starts the 
> process again. It does this about 3-4 times before it connects if it 
> even connects at all. I have tried to figure this one out myself, I've 
> scanned the ppp log which made no sense to me (the only error I saw was 
> 'No response from server'). What commands can I use to diagnose this? 
> What does this problem sound like?
> 
> Connection:
> 56kbps dialup, dynamic IPs, XTRA NZ.
> 
> I can post my ppp.conf if you think it's needed. Cheers, Ben.
>

You might need to activate additional logging facilities in your 
ppp.conf. I usually log Phase and IPCP, you might need LCP and some 
other entries. Try All facility if you're desperate, but beware, as it 
produces huge logs (can fill up your /var filesystem in no time). You 
can select logging facilities by putting lines like 'set log Phase IPCP 
LCP' in your default: or xtra: section.

Best wishes,
Andrew P.