I just started using Suse 8.0. When I try and dial up the internet, the modem dials fine, but when it comes to the handshake w/my ISP, I get the following in my Kinternet log:

SuSE Meta pppd (smpppd), Version 0.73 on linux.
wwwoffle not is running
Selection of interface/provider "ppp0"/"Big Planet" succeeded.
Starting connection. (2002-07-23 09:21:03 PDT)
pppd: Plugin passwordfd.so loaded.
pppd: Perms of /dev/ttyS4 are ok, no 'mesg n' neccesary.
pppd: --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.42
pppd: --> Initializing modem.
pppd: --> Sending: ATZ
pppd: ATZ
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Sending: AT Q0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
pppd: AT Q0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Sending: ATM1
pppd: ATM1
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Modem initialized.
pppd: --> Sending: ATDT6474917
pppd: --> Waiting for carrier.
pppd: ATDT6474917
pppd: NO DIALTONE
pppd: --> No dial tone. Trying again in 5 seconds.
pppd: --> Sending: ATDT6474917
pppd: --> Waiting for carrier.
pppd: ATDT6474917
pppd: NO DIALTONE
pppd: --> No dial tone. Trying again in 5 seconds.
pppd: --> Sending: ATDT6474917
pppd: --> Waiting for carrier.
pppd: ATDT6474917
pppd: NO DIALTONE
pppd: --> No dial tone. Trying again in 5 seconds.
pppd: --> Sending: ATDT6474917
pppd: --> Waiting for carrier.
pppd: ATDT6474917
Stopping connection. (2002-07-23 09:21:44 PDT)
pppd: Terminating on signal 15.
pppd: Connect script failed
We are disconnected. (2002-07-23 09:21:45 PDT)
pppd died: Connect script failed (exit code 8)
Starting connection. (2002-07-23 09:22:17 PDT)
pppd: Plugin passwordfd.so loaded.
pppd: Perms of /dev/ttyS4 are ok, no 'mesg n' neccesary.
pppd: --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.42
pppd: --> Initializing modem.
pppd: --> Sending: ATZ
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Sending: AT Q0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
pppd: AT Q0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Sending: ATM1
pppd: ATM1
pppd: OK
pppd: --> Modem initialized.
pppd: --> Sending: ATDT6474917
pppd: --> Waiting for carrier.
pppd: ATDT6474917
pppd: CONNECT 50666 V42bis
pppd: --> Carrier detected. Waiting for prompt.
pppd: UQKT2 tnt2.bellingham2.wa.da.uu.net
pppd: Login:
pppd: --> Looks like a login prompt.
pppd: --> Sending: dummy
pppd: --> Don't know what to do! Starting pppd and hoping for the best.
pppd: Serial connection established.
pppd: using channel 1
pppd: Using interface ppp0
pppd: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/ttyS4
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <magic 0x6cf4853a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
pppd: LCP: timeout sending Config-Requests
pppd: Connection terminated.
pppd: Receive serial link is not 8-bit clean:
pppd: Problem: all had bit 7 set to 0
pppd: Hangup (SIGHUP)
pppd died: PPP negotiation failed (exit code 10)



Please ignore the "no dial tone" entries, I was testing it out. I also applied the following advice from Suse support but it didn't help:



Modem Dial-in with a Manually Configured ISP
Deutsch
Email address:
Support knowledgebase (thallma_modem_stupid80)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 8.0

Symptom:
You want to connect to the Internet via an analog modem or an ISDN
terminal adapter through an ISP you have manually configured. However, you
encounter some problems when logging in to your provider.
Cause:
The dial-in mechanism tries to detect a terminal login and fails. This is
shown, among others, by the following line in the "kinternet protocol":
0 pppd: --> Don't know what to do! Starting pppd and hoping for the best.
Solution:
Please proceed as follows to avoid the terminal login:
Open a console.
Enter the command "su -".
Change to the directory /etc/sysconfig/network/providers.
Open the provider file in this directory with an ascii editor of your
choice.
Insert the line:
STUPIDMODE="yes"
Save the changes.
Now your dial-in connection should work.



Thank you in advance for your help. I am pretty new to linux w/ a basic understanding, so go easy on the instructions. I did manage to get connected to the internet in Suse 7.3. It seems the problem lies in "all had bit 7 set to 0". I don't know where to correct this.