>
> Hello Jimmie, Please a netstat -rn (or route -en) tnx,
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags MSS Window irtt Iface
204.122.16.25 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 U 552 0 300 ppp0
204.122.16.25 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 U 552 0 300 ppp0
204.122.18.32 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.240 U 552 0 300 ppp0:0
0.0.0.0 204.122.16.25 0.0.0.0 UG 552 0 300 ppp0
Jimmie
> On Sun, 30 Nov 1997, Jimmie Farmer wrote:
> > I have noticed this since I started using 2.1.X, and just though I
> > would ask here about why this is happening.
> >
> > I have a dedicated PPP connection, and I just leave my box logged
> > in 24/7. I am now getting a weird NETMASK, even though the one I want to
> > use is plainly listed in my /etc/ppp/options file. Even thought the
> > netmask is incorrect, I can still get out to the 'Net, though. The
> > netmask is properly reported in 2.0.X.
> >
> > Here is the output of my ifconfig:
> >
> > lo Link encap:Local Loopback
> > inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:127.255.255.255 Mask:255.0.0.0
> > UP BROADCAST LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:3584 Metric:1
> > RX packets:140 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
> > TX packets:140 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0
> >
> > ppp0 Link encap:Point-to-Point Protocol
> > inet addr:204.122.18.33 P-t-P:204.122.16.25 Mask:255.255.255.255
> > UP POINTOPOINT RUNNING NOARP MULTICAST MTU:552 Metric:1
> > RX packets:20410 errors:2 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
> > TX packets:23824 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0
> >
> > ppp0:0 Link encap:Point-to-Point Protocol
> > inet addr:204.122.18.34 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.255.255.240
> > UP RUNNING NOARP MULTICAST MTU:552 Metric:1
> > RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
> > TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0
> >
> > Notice that my VIF (invoked from /etc/ppp/ip-up) does have the
> > correct netmask, even though ppp0 doesn't.
> >
> > I am using ppp2.3.1, and here is what I see in "dmesg":
> >
> > pppd forgot to specify netmask
> >
> > even though it is in my /etc/ppp/options file:
> >
> > /dev/modem
> > 57600
> > crtscts
> > netmask 255.255.255.240
> > defaultroute 204.122.18.33:
> > mtu 552
> > mru 552
> > asyncmap 0x0
> > persist
> > connect /usr/sbin/ppp-on
> >
> > I am *fairly* certain that I have made all the neccessary changes
> > to my rc script, and I am using net-tools 1.421, but I have been wrong
> > before. ;-)
> >
> > Another thing I see on bootup is:
> >
> > SIOCADDRT no such device
> >
> > so this leads me to believe I have FOBAR'ed something, but I can't
> > find it, so I am asking you folks for suggestions.
> >
> > Yes, I have read the Changes file, as well as routing.txt and
> > policy-routing.txt, and have made the correct adjustments, as far as I can
> > tell.
> >
> > P133
> > currently running 2.1.67
> > all required upgrades met, as per Doncumentation/Changes
> > ppp 2.3.1
> > my assigned IP range is 204.122.18.32-48, hence the
> > 255.255.255.240 netmask
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any tips.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Jimmie Farmer
> >
> > Jimmie Farmer | It is by the fortune of God that, in this country,
> > Techno Geek/Musician | we have three benefits: freedom of speech, freedom
> > calvin@malchick.com | of thought, and the wisdom never to use either.
> > http://www.malchick.com/ | -- Mark Twain
> >
> >
>
> , JimL
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Jimmie Farmer | It is by the fortune of God that, in this country,
Techno Geek/Musician | we have three benefits: freedom of speech, freedom
calvin@malchick.com | of thought, and the wisdom never to use either.
http://www.malchick.com/ | -- Mark Twain