PPC: Connection to the Internet via Modem Fails
Support knowledgebase (ubrueck_ppc_modem)
Applies to
SuSE Linux PowerPC: Version 7.3
Symptom
Your modem has been configured by means of Yast2. When you try to dial-up with
wvdial, the following lines are displayed:
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATZ
ATZ
--> Sending: ATQ0
ATQ0
OK
--> Re-Sending: ATZ
ATZ
OK
The connection cannot be established.
Cause
Apparently this is due to a YaST2 error still undetermined.
Solution
- Start a text console.
- Login as root user by entering:
su -
(enter) and subsequently your root password .
- Rename the file /etc/wvdial.conf to:
mv /etc/wvdial.conf /etc/wvdial.conf.old
- Reconfigure your modem with wvdial's main menu.
Yast -> System administration -> Network configuration -> Configure
a PPP network.
Important:
Please do not forget to enter your password at your provider's.
- Now open the file /etc/wvdial.conf and set the baud rate to 115200.
Save the file:
ctrl x, confirm with y and (enter).
The baud rate can also be previously set in the SuSE-WvDial dialog at
Configure the current Profile -> Expert menu -> Baud Rate.
Finally retry to establish the connection.
Keywords: PPC, POWERPC, APPLE, MODEM, WVDIAL
Categories:
Power PC
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- Version: 14. Jan 2002
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