Julian writes: > - the /var/log/ppp.log file showed that the intial connection had > been attempted, and that after precisely 45 seconds, an alarm > happened and the connection attempt failed. Nothing happened > between the "expect OK" and the alarm lines in the log.
Sounds like the modem did not respond to the ATZ string which is the first thing chat sends. This could be because the modem is not on that port or because the modem is configured in an unusual way. Try connecting to the modem with minicom. -- John Hasler This posting is in the public domain. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do with it what you will. Dancing Horse Hill Make money from it if you can; I don't mind. Elmwood, Wisconsin Do not send email advertisements to this address.