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From: Paul Wilkins
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 00:00

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Health Communication Network wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a linux machine that serves a room full of pcs for net access.
> 
> I would like to know how to keep the PPP connection alive. The machine
> now may be a 24 hour link but the modem drops carrier from time to time.
> 
> Is it possible to get it to redail and connect ppp again when it dies?
> 
> It is Redhat linux

One way to do this is install diald, and then ping upstream every so
often. The time you choose is best large than small, if for some reason
the modem at the other end answers but dosen't connect, your phone bill
can go through the roof.

Cheers

Paul


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