kppp/pppd
 

I am having a problem with my modem, I think I know what I need to do, but I don't know how to do it.

I need to change the number of configuration requests that my computer sends to the isp.

I just don't know how to do it. I am new to linux and I am learning about the root commands, but I don't know how to change the options of the pppd.

Are you referring to lcp-max-configure? If so you can add it straight to the /etc/ppp/options file or bring up kppp, select "setup", edit (or add) an account, select "customize ppp arguments" and add it there.

pppd
 

when I try /etc/pppd/options it tells me that permission denied, and I am logged in as root. I don't know how to change it.

Have you tried doing it through kppp? I've never tried it because I don't have kppp but I think it would work.

The version of kppp I have doesn't have an option to do it.

I am using mandrake 9.1 and I have updated everything as of july 12.

I don't know what to say. I would have expected KPPP to have a Setup menu that you could use to add and modify accounts.

As for /etc/ppp/options you probably shouldn't putz with it if your using KPPP or some other dialer since they might replace it temporarily with a persoanlized versions.

How did you configure the dialup in the first place?

It has a setup, but not one that will allow me to change the configuration requests

So when you click on Setup does it bring up a window that has tabs like Accounts, Device, Modems, etc. and a New or Edit button?

yes, there are tabs for accounts, device, modem, graph and misc.

under the modem tab there a button for modem commands, but there doesn't seem to be any command there for the number of config requests, but maybe I just don't know what I am looking at.

I think what you want is the Edit button on the Account tab. That should bring up a window with a Customize PPPD Arguments button. Add the lcp config setting there. The modem tab would be for customizing settings that affect the operation of the modem at a lower level than LCP.

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

Your Welcome! I'm happy I was able to help. This boosts my record to 2/1.