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  From: Nick Morrison <nickm@bhwb.nsw.gov.au>
  To  : Ian McLeod" <ian_mcleod@primus.com.au>, <ian_mcleod@primus.com.au>
  Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:03:35 +1030

RE: Internet Swansmart 56k connection

> Please help!!
> 
> I have tried everything that I know how.  I have copied the init strings
> from the windows log file to Linux and have set up the connection as I
> believe it should should be..
> 
> But the connection keeps stalling (connection reset by peer) under Linux
> and works fine under Windoze..
> 
> I can ping servers but not much else after it stalls..
> 
> I have got no idea what could be wrong..
> 
> I will try to contact the modem manufacturer, which will probably
> achieve nothing..  Primus has offered no assistance too..  Are there any
> Linux friendly ISPs out there that actually have linux setup support?
> This is driving me mad..  I really don't want to use Windoze again if I
> can help it..
> 
> Any suggestions very welcome!

Can you send us a snippet of /var/log/messages?

Does the modem disconnect?

Are ping times higher than you'd expect them to be?

If you've got an external modem - are the RX/TX lights doing anything
weird?

What command are you using to bring up the interface?

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