So now you want to setup User PPP to get connected to your ISP. I am sorry, but for this issue all I was able to to write about was setting up the PAPorCHAP script. Next issue, I will write up a better one, explaining the whole User PPP setup. Again, I am sorry that I couldn't this issue.

Here I am going to make it as easy as it is going to be for you. The first thing you will have to do is:

(Note: All of this must be done as root)

	$ cd /etc/ppp 
  

Next, you will have to edit your "ppp.conf" file to setup your script.

	$ ee ppp.conf
  

I have setup an example of what the "ppp.conf" file looks like, and gave explainations on what you are going to have to edit and why.

Example ppp.conf

Default settings

	-Default setup.  Always executed when PPP is invoked.
	-This section is *not* loaded by the 'load' or 'dial' commands.
	-This is the best place to specify your modem device.
		-Example: Com1 = /dev/cuaa0
		-Example: Com2 = /dev/cuaa1
		-Example: Com3 = /dev/cuaa2
                -Example: Com4 = /dev/cuaa3     
	-Logging specification.  Logging specs should be done first so
		that subsequent commands are logged.
	-The rest is all pre-set for you.  You should leave this alone.
  

	default:
	 set log Phase Chat Connect Carrier LCP IPCP CCP tun command
	 set device /dev/cuaa1
	 set speed 115200
	 deny lqr
	 set dial "ABORT BUSY ABORT NO\\sCARRIER TIMEOUT 5 \"\"
		AT OK-AT-OK ATE1Q0 OK \\dATDT\\T TIMEOUT 40 CONNECT"
	(The above "dial" line should be all on one line with a space
	 between the " and AT)
  

From there you will scroll down to the section where it says PAPorCHAPsite. Here we will set up your script to so you can have a basic connection to your Local ISP.

PAPorCHAP Setup

        -If you choose not to use a Unix-style Login, you will have
           to set-up a PAPorCHAP script.

        *Note, the peer suggests whether we should send PAP or CHAP.
           By default, we send whatever we're asked for.*

        -The First line, "set phone" here you set the phone number
           that you will dial to connect to your local ISP.

        -The second line is "set login" This is not normally require
           that you log into the server so, if you are using PAPorCHAP.
           You must therefore disable your "set login" string.  Leave
           it alone.

        -The next two lines "set authname" and "set authkey" are your
           username and passwd for the connection to your ISP.

        -Next is "set timeout" which tells your computer how long to
           wait for a connection to your ISP, if one does not exist
           within the given time.

                -Example: set timeout 120 (120 seconds, this is
                setup to run in seconds.)  Your Computer will
                disconnect.

        -"set ifaddr" This is a little tricky, but I will explain as
           best as possible.

           My example is
           "set ifaddr 10.0.0.1/0 10.0.0.2/0 255.255.255.0".  This
           is setup for a Dynamic IP. You can also use this for Static
           IP.  That will all be explained. 

        -First you have "10.0.0.1/0"  This is for your IP, if you set
           this to a certain IP your computer will not connect unless
           it is able to have that IP. The "10.0.0.1/0" is for a Dynamic
           IP.  The "/0" bit says that we insist on 0 bits of the
           specified IP actually being correct, therefore, the other
           side can assign any IP numbers.  Which in simple terms
           means, it will assign you a Dynamic IP.

        -The "10.0.0.2/0" is for the Gateway IP to your ISP, in my
           example it is set for a Dynamic Gateway IP.  Make sure
           your ISP does not have a Gateway for you, because if they
           do then you "must" enter it in here, with out that you
           will not be able to connect, but if they say they have no
           Gateway IP for you, then just leave it as is.
  

	PAPorCHAPsite:
	 set phone 5555555
	 set login 
	 set authname MyName
	 set authkey MyKey
	 set timeout 120
	 set ifaddr 10.0.0.1/0 10.0.0.2/0 255.255.255.0
	 delete ALL
	 add 0 0 HISADDR
  

If you have any questions about the PAPorCHAP, or any other sections in the User PPP setup, just e-mail me at the address at the top of this article, and I will reply to you as soon as possible.

Greg Munker

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