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# 15.2. What options should I use? (No PAP/CHAP)

Well, as in all things, that depends, (sigh). The options specified here should work with most servers.

However, if it does NOT work, READ THE TEMPLATE FILE (`/etc/ppp/options.tpl`) and the pppd man pages and speak to the sysadmin/user support people who run the server to which you are connecting.

You should also note that the connect scripts presented here also use some command line options to pppd to make things a bit easier to change.

    # /etc/ppp/options (NO PAP/CHAP)
    #
    # Prevent pppd from forking into the background
    -detach
    #
    # use the modem control lines
    modem
    # use uucp style locks to ensure exclusive access to the serial device
    lock
    # use hardware flow control
    crtscts
    # create a default route for this connection in the routing table
    defaultroute
    # do NOT set up any "escaped" control sequences
    asyncmap 0
    # use a maximum transmission packet size of 552 bytes
    mtu 552
    # use a maximum receive packet size of 552 bytes
    mru 552
    #
    #-------END OF SAMPLE /etc/ppp/options (no PAP/CHAP)

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