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diff --git a/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml b/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml deleted file mode 100644 index 868963085..000000000 --- a/da/boot-new/modules/ppp.xml +++ /dev/null @@ -1,112 +0,0 @@ -<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 18642 untranslated --> - - <sect2 arch="not-s390" id="PPP"> - <title>Setting Up PPP</title> - -<para> - -If your computer is not connected to a network, you will next be asked -whether you wish to install the rest of the system using PPP. - -</para><para> - -If you do choose to configure PPP at this point, a program named -<command>pppconfig</command> will be run. This program helps you -configure your PPP connection. <emphasis>Make sure, when it asks you -for the name of your dialup connection, that you name it -<userinput>provider</userinput>.</emphasis> - -</para><para> - -Hopefully, the <command>pppconfig</command> program will walk you -through a pain-free PPP connection setup. However, if it does not -work for you, see below for detailed instructions. - -</para><para> - -In order to setup PPP, you'll need to know the basics of file viewing -and editing in GNU/Linux. To view files, you should use -<command>more</command>, and <command>zmore</command> for compressed -files with a <userinput>.gz</userinput> extension. For example, to -view <filename>README.debian.gz</filename>, type <userinput>zmore -README.debian.gz</userinput>. The base system comes with an editor -named <command>nano</command>, which is very simple to use, but does -not have a lot of features. You will probably want to install more -full-featured editors and viewers later, such as -<command>jed</command>, <command>nvi</command>, -<command>less</command>, and <command>emacs</command>. - -</para><para> - -Edit <filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> and replace -<userinput>/dev/modem</userinput> with -<userinput>/dev/ttyS<replaceable>#</replaceable></userinput> where -<replaceable>#</replaceable> stands for the number of your serial -port. In Linux, serial ports are counted from 0; your first serial -port <phrase arch="x86">(i.e., <userinput>COM1</userinput>)</phrase> -is <filename>/dev/ttyS0</filename> under Linux. - -<phrase arch="powerpc;m68k">On Macintoshes with serial ports, the -modem port is <filename>/dev/ttyS0</filename> and the printer port is -<filename>/dev/ttyS1</filename>.</phrase> - -The next step is to edit -<filename>/etc/chatscripts/provider</filename> and insert your -provider's phone number, your user-name and password. Please do not -delete the <quote>\q</quote> that precedes the password. It hides the -password from appearing in your log files. - -</para><para> - -Many providers use PAP or CHAP for login sequence instead of text mode -authentication. Others use both. If your provider requires PAP or -CHAP, you'll need to follow a different procedure. Comment out -everything below the dialing string (the one that starts with -<quote>ATDT</quote>) in -<filename>/etc/chatscripts/provider</filename>, modify -<filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> as described above, and -add <userinput>user <replaceable>name</replaceable></userinput> where -<replaceable>name</replaceable> stands for your user-name for the -provider you are trying to connect to. Next, edit -<filename>/etc/ppp/pap-secrets</filename> or -<filename>/etc/ppp/chap-secrets</filename> and enter your password -there. - -</para><para> - -You will also need to edit <filename>/etc/resolv.conf</filename> and -add your provider's name server (DNS) IP addresses. The lines in -<filename>/etc/resolv.conf</filename> are in the following format: -<userinput>nameserver -<replaceable>xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx</replaceable></userinput> where the -<replaceable>x</replaceable>s stand for numbers in your IP -address. Optionally, you could add the -<userinput>usepeerdns</userinput> option to the -<filename>/etc/ppp/peers/provider</filename> file, which will enable -automatic choosing of appropriate DNS servers, using settings the -remote host usually provides. - -</para><para> - -Unless your provider has a login sequence different from the majority -of ISPs, you are done! Start the PPP connection by typing -<command>pon</command> as root, and monitor the process using -<command>plog</command> command. To disconnect, use -<command>poff</command>, again, as root. - -</para><para> - -Read <filename>/usr/share/doc/ppp/README.Debian.gz</filename> file for -more information on using PPP on Debian. - -</para><para> - -For static SLIP connections, you will need to add the -<userinput>slattach</userinput> command (from the -<classname>net-tools</classname> package) into -<filename>/etc/init.d/network</filename>. Dynamic SLIP will require -the <classname>gnudip</classname> package. - -</para> - </sect2> |