Paul writes: > The pon command works much better but seems to disconnect if left alone > too long, though it`s fine as long as information is being transferred > constantly. Either your ISP is dropping your connection when it is idle too long, or you have somehow given ppp an 'idle xxx' option. The first is the most likely. Post your /etc/ppp/options file. -- John Hasler john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler) Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI