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From: "Neil C. Jensen" <njensen@habaneros.com>
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: getty/modem reset problems
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 08:29:08 -0700
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I'm experiencing a problem with dialin connections to my machine running 
2.1R. 

I can dial-in and establish a ppp connection or terminal connection 
without problems. However, the next time I dial-in, the modem answers 
and after 1-2 seconds, promptly disconnects. I can then dial-in again, 
and connect without incident. 

This is repeatable. Successful logon, followed by unsuccessful attempt, 
followed by successful logon, followed by unsuccessful attempt followed 
by .....(you get the picture)

If I try 'tip' after I have had a successful login (i.e. before I get 
the unsuccessful login) I get a 'link down' message. In addition, there 
is no sign of getty listening to the port when I do a 'ps' command. 
After dialing up and being immediately disconnected, I can tip into the 
modem, and can see the getty process.

My modem is a USR 14.4 Sportster.  

Is something failing to reset the modem or getty?  Why would it be reset 
by an unsuccessful login?

Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks in advance,

Neil