[ale] PAP Authentication - HELP!!

[Byron A Jeff]

> 
> Hello!
> 
> My ISP is switching to PAP authentication from a prompt based login procedure.
> I'm using diald and a connect script but it seems like the script will be
> obsolete after the switch...
> 
> Does anyone here know how PAP works with pppd?  And what information do I need
> to setup my /etc/ppp/pap-secrets file?
> 
> I've noticed in the man page for pppd that it will agree to authenticate it
> self so I guess it doesn't need any extra parameters for that?
> 
> Any pointers or suggestions are welcome!
> 
> Peter
> 

Peter,

Everything you seek is in the PPP-HOWTO. Pull down a copy and take a read.
You'll still need the connect script to dial the modem. pppd will take over
after that.

BAJ