Dialup Networking for Unix
This document describes how to set up pppd under UNIX and UNIX-like operating
systems, and makes the assumption that you already have your modem configured,
and your kernel compiled with ppp support.
FreeBSD users will have to add the following line to their kernel config:
pseudo-device ppp 1
Linux users will need to select the appropriate option when configuring their
kernel.
Other UNIX users will need to consult the appropriate documentation for their
specific operating system.
In order to establish a dialup connection to Pulaski Networks, you will need
to configure pppd with the following options, scripts, and pap-secrets file.
/etc/ppp/options
modem
lock
crtscts
defaultroute
user USERNAME
/dev/cuaa0
connect '/usr/bin/chat -f /etc/ppp/chatscript'
The device in the options file here is for a FreeBSD system. I believe the
corresponding device for Linux would be '/dev/ttyS0'
/etc/ppp/chatscript
ABORT BUSY ABORT 'NO CARRIER' ATZ
OK ATDT9802245
CONNECT
In this script, we're using our Pulaski dialup number as the example. If this
is not a local call for you, please check our
DUN number page for a complete list of
our access numbers.
/etc/ppp/pap-secrets
* PSKNET PASSWORD *
After creating these 3 files, you should change the file permissions on
pap-secrets so that only your root user can read it (chmod 0600 /etc/ppp/pap-secrets).
Once all this is in place, you should be able to run pppd as root to
establish your dialup networking connection to Pulaski Networks.
