Dial-on-Demand Causes Error Messages During the Boot Process
Support knowledgebase (81_smpppd_dod)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 8.1
Symptom:
The activation of YaST's Dial-on-Demand (DoD) function for your Internet
connection results in error messages during the boot process.
Cause:
A network device with a dummy IP address is necessary for the DoD configuration during the system start. However,
the required service smpppd has not been started yet.
Solution:
Proceed as follows:
- Start your system and login as a normal user.
- Start YaST and open the dialog:
- Click Runlevel properties....
- Select the line beginning with smpppd under Service in the next list.
- Select only the entry B at Service will be started in following runlevels:.
- Deselect any other entries for this service.
- If a message about dependencies appears, confirm with Next.
- Complete the configuration by clicking Finish.
The service smpppd will be started in time the next time you start the SuSE Linux system.
Keywords: 81, SMPPPD, DOD, DIAL, ON, DEMAND, DSL, MODEM, ISDN
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- Version: 22. Nov 2002
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