WvDial starts - but doesn't load module passwordfd.so

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0

Symptom:

After dialup wvdial stops immediately.

Error Message: A modem hung up the phone (exit code = 16)

In /var/log/messages you can read:

pppd: /usr/lib/passwordfd.so: undefined symbol: chap_passwd_hoo k pppd
Couldn´t load plugin /usr/lib/passwordfd.so

Cause:

The package ppp_ssl from series sec was installed additionally and doesn't work together with package ppp from series n.

Solution:

Deinstallation of package ppp_ssl from series sec. Reinstallation of package ppp from series n. Handling in case of a SuSE Linux Version up to 7.3:
  1. Log in as root.
  2. Save the following files with the specified command:
  3. Start yast (input "susewmif yast" in some xterm)
  4. Insert the DVD resp. the first CD
  5. Select "Choose/Install Packages" -> "Change/create configuration"
  6. Mark package ppp in series n with "X" (install) or "R" (reinstall)
  7. Mark package ppp_ssl in series sec with "D" (delete)
  8. Navigate through the menu with F10 until you reach "Start installation"
  9. Select this item - the packages will be (de)-installed
Now the connection to your provider should work.

From SuSE Linux version 8.0 please use YaST2 for the package management.


Keywords: WVDIAL, PPPD

Categories: PPP

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