Re: pppd-2.3.4 and linux-2.1.x (x>99) problem

Division by Zero (paradox@maine.rr.com)
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:21:04 -0400


try upgrading to patchlevel 5. (pppd-2.3.5)
Due to changes in the routing code, you gotta upgrade pppd.

You should pay attention to Documentation/Changes

David

D. Schwingel wrote:

> I'm using linux-2.1.99 and pppd-2.3.4 perfectly well but I cannot use
> pppd-2.3.4 with kernels 2.1.115 and 2.1.117 (as I tested). The same pppd
> works well with linux-2.0.34 (pppd docs say it backs to old behaviour if it
> detects old kernels).
>
> After dialing, kppp calls pppd and it dies with the following log in
> /var/adm/messages:
> Aug 23 06:07:33 wolverine kernel: registered device ppp0
> Aug 23 06:07:34 wolverine pppd[147]: pppd 2.3.4 started by ds, uid 1000
> Aug 23 06:07:34 wolverine pppd[147]: Using interface ppp0
> Aug 23 06:07:34 wolverine pppd[147]: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/modem
> Aug 23 06:07:37 wolverine pppd[147]: Remote message: Login Succeeded
> Aug 23 06:07:38 wolverine pppd[147]: Modem hangup
> Aug 23 06:07:38 wolverine pppd[147]: Connection terminated.
> Aug 23 06:07:39 wolverine pppd[147]: Exit.
>
> syslog says:
> Aug 23 06:07:38 wolverine pppd[147]: ioctl(SIOCADDRT) device route: Network is down(100)
>
> I did not change the pppd binary nor anyhing. Must I patch the kernel to get
> pppd-2.3.4 working with these kernels? Or must I get a newer pppd (where)?
>
> Any help appreciated, since I want to use the latest kernels.
>
> Thanks
> D. Schwingel
> ds@conex.net
>
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