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:

  1. Start your system and login as a normal user.
  2. Start YaST and open the dialog:
  3. Click Runlevel properties....
  4. Select the line beginning with smpppd under Service in the next list.
  5. Select only the entry B at Service will be started in following runlevels:.
  6. Deselect any other entries for this service.
  7. If a message about dependencies appears, confirm with Next.
  8. 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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