F8: problem with dial-up

[Karl Larsen]

Michael Klinosky wrote:
> OK, I installed F8 (from the Live CD) onto a machine that uses a 
> dial-up connection. It had F7 running fine. I did a fresh install 
> (didn't just update) to get rid of some issues with the F7 install.
>
> But, now I can't get it to dial the modem. I believe that I configged 
> it properly (in Admin > Network). I hit 'Activate', and the status 
> reports 'Active'.
>
> But, clicking on the button (in the 'Modem Lights' does nothing. So, I 
> tried the command in a terminal:
> /sbin/ifup ppp0
> no config file found for ppp0            (or something to that effect)
>
> Did something change in F8? Or, maybe I forgot some crucial step?
>
    It would be of help to know what kind of computer and which Modem? I 
hope the Modem is a serial port type.




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