Re: no browser when connected?

From: H. S. (g_reate_xcalibur_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/26/03


Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:54:14 -0400

Young wrote:
> Just configed dialup connection in SuSE 8.1pro. KInternet connects but
> browser does not come up. Found others w/ similar prob but no
> solutions for an idiot like me. Tried several configs w/ no results.
> Hangup is only a few mins after connection even tho set @300sec; also
> tried 0 for idle time.Here's log of best attempt:
> pppd: Using interface ppp0
> pppd: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/ttyS0
> pppd: Hangup (SIGHUP)
> pppd: Modem hangup
> pppd: Connection terminated.
> pppd died: A modem hung up the phone (exit code 16)

I don't use SuSE, so I am not sure about the exact config files
locations, but check the PPPOE_TIMEOUT variable in ifcfg-ppp0. Its value
should be around 4 times that of LCP_INTERVAL. I use ADSL modem, and
this was causing a problem. Not sure if this will solve yours, but give
it a shot.

->HS

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