Using PPP to connect Modem GPRS

[JPrad.2]

Is possible to install ppp tools to connect internet using a GPRS modem ?

We need pppd/chat and kernel support to get network interface, but I can't found them on OpenStLinux resources.

[JPrad.2]

Hi,

related to network question about network differences between dk2 and our own board.

We're using the PHY KSZ8061RNDW-TR

So, we add built-in modules for Mikrel and Microchip.

The result is the same (running network configuration job forever)

[***  ] (2 of 2) A start job is running for…e Resolution (3min 31s / 4min 39s)

[**  ] (1 of 2) A start job is running for…onfiguration (3min 35s / 4min 30s)

Must we add some additional module to manage the PHY ?

[JPrad.2]

Hi,

Finally I have got an image with ppp modules added.

(Network problem has been solved modifying PHY driver).

So, I can restart my target and try to connect internet using a GPRS modem (main goal)

To validate ppp connection I need to debug it. ppp register debug information at var/log/syslog.

On image, var/log/syslog seems to be disabled.

How can I enable syslog ?

[Jean-Marc B]

Hi @JPrad.2​ 

I am glad you finally got your image.

About syslog, the configuration is done through the recipe busibox.

From what I see, syslog messages are sent by default to /var/log/messages.

Could you check if ppp debug information is available in this file?

Best regards

--JM

[JPrad.2]

Sure!

I could debug ppp on yesterday and my modem was connected to internet successfully and network interface ppp0 was created.

I've tested internet connections and it works fine!

Lot of thanks for your excellent support!

[Jean-Marc B]

Hi @JPrad.2​ 

Thumbs up!

Best regards,

--JM

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