pppd dying at logging onto network

[sheepboy32785]

on Kubuntu 6.06:

when I try to dial in to my ISP, kppp dials the number, connects, then, after connecting, the pppd daemon dies unexpectedly, saying that the remote machine needs a logon & password. I've checked and re-checked my username and password, they're fine, they work in Windows, and other linux distros, Mandriva, RH, Mepis, etc.

I think the error means that its looking for a way to let my ISP log on to my PC

I'll post the actual text of the error when I get back to my home PC

[YumaJim]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

Hi Sheepboy32785,
I had the very same problem and found the answer in the ppp doc found at:
/usr/share/doc/ppp
The preferred way is to comment out the 'auth' line in file /etc/ppp/ppp-options . if this file is not found
comment out same line in file /etc/ppp/options. I just looked on my laptop and it does not have the ppp-options file but, my desktop at my home does. Go fiqure . Anyway this should keep your dialer on line.

regards,
YumaJim

[RJARRRPCGP+]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

on Kubuntu 6.06:

when I try to dial in to my ISP, kppp dials the number, connects, then, after connecting, the pppd daemon dies unexpectedly, saying that the remote machine needs a logon & password. I've checked and re-checked my username and password, they're fine, they work in Windows, and other linux distros, Mandriva, RH, Mepis, etc.

I think the error means that its looking for a way to let my ISP log on to my PC

I'll post the actual text of the error when I get back to my home PC

I have the same problem. I'm glad that I'm not alone.

[eriefisher]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

The file should actually be:

/etc/ppp/peers/kppp-options

Just remove the '#' from #noauth and Kppp won't ask for authentication.

[Espionage724]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

I have the same probelm but when i check the file u mentioned it doesnt have auth it says noauth and i cant edit the file either

[eriefisher]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

To edit the file press alt and F2 to get a run command. Then type kdesu kwrite /etc/ppp/peers/kppp-options This will open up the file so you can edit it. Remove the '#' and click on save at the top and close it. That's it.

[Espionage724]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

The file should actually be:

/etc/ppp/peers/kppp-options

Just remove the '#' from #noauth and Kppp won't ask for authentication.

omg when i try to edit it it says access denied what do i do plz help

[eriefisher]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

If you start with kdesu in the run command you will be asked for your password. You need to root to edit files of this type and this will give you root privileges.

[Espionage724]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

im kinda new to this kubuntu thing sry can u tell me what to do exactly plz?

[eriefisher]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

On the other thread you wanted to connect through your XP box. This thread was for fixing a direct dialup connection.

Which one do you want to do.

[Espionage724]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

Ill take whatever one works first lol. I dont know how long im going to have the xp box and incase I dont keep it I need to know how to connect with dialup

[eriefisher]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

I'll need to know what type of modem you use. See your other thread.

[Gezzer]

Re: pppd dying at logging onto network

The file should actually be:

/etc/ppp/peers/kppp-options

Just remove the '#' from #noauth and Kppp won't ask for authentication.

omg when i try to edit it it says access denied what do i do plz help

open a konsole and write
sudo kate
enter your password

browse to the above file then follow the above instructions ...