Quoth SerVlad :

> I have Mandrake 9.1 installed and can't get on internet.
> The modem is external US Robotics 56K FAX EXT Ger & CCITT on COM1.
> The ppp and kppp are installed.
> Dialer and modem configured properly.
> On CONNECT modem dials the ISP number and connects to server.
>
> And then it dies with the following log:
<SNIP>
> Feb 6 10:47:35 localhost pppd[2280]: LCP: timeout sending Config-Requests
<SNIP>
> I tried a lot of things (PAP/CHAR, permission change, two different ISPs,
> tried dialing from KNOPPIX 3.2, reinstall)
> and nothing.
>
> I am open for suggestions!
>
> tnx SerVlad

This is just a guess. My dialup connection tends to behave similarly, i.e.
Timeouts sending "Config-Requests"... dunno who/what LCP: is.

I bet you have "noisy phone line" issues (and I also bet that your ISP is
the damnable "Phone Company" itself and they don't really give a rat's ass
about your modem connection ;-)

Limiting your connect speeds via your modem's initialization string MIGHT
give you some relief (although little satisfaction). KPPP is your best
option. KPPP--Setup--Modem--Modem Commands--Initialization String 1.

I limit mine to 48K: AT&FS202=160W2+MS=V90,1,,,40000,48000

Once KPPP is fired up, you might also wish to check that /etc/ppp/options
has the following entries:

lock
noauth
noipdefault
usepeerdns

Learn more about modems:
http://www.modemsite.com/56k/index.asp

G'Luck
--
The Man in the Yellow Hat