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From: NickHead <nickf@ptd.net>
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Help with dial_out
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:08:13 -0400
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To: John Paul Campbell <jpc>

John Paul Campbell wrote:
> 
> Can anyone help me with setting up the right configs to be able to dial out?
> 
>  I eventually want to call a dial-up network and set up a slip or PPP
> connection.
> 
> I've edited my /etc/remote file, but when I try tip <system> I get a message
> about not being able to synchronize with hayes modem or something.
> 
> Please mail if you can help.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Hopefully a future FreeBSD user, John.

Have you tried using PPP? As root type ppp....then help once it
starts..it is extremely easy to use...

Nick