[pptp-server] Missing module: char-major-108

[Don Lindner]

Done -- same error.

Error on Win98 VPN / DUN:

: The computer you're dialing in to does not respond to a network request.
: Check your server type setting in the properties of the connection.
: If this problem persists, check with your network administrator.

Log from system console:

: Mar 10 01:14:48 spr0cket pptpd[16276]: \
    CTRL: Client 63.198.144.210 control connection started
: Mar 10 01:14:48 spr0cket pptpd[16276]: \
    CTRL: Starting call (launching pppd, opening GRE)
: Mar 10 01:14:48 spr0cket pppd[16277]: pppd 2.3.10 started by root, uid 0
: Mar 10 01:14:48 spr0cket pppd[16277]: Using interface ppp0
: Mar 10 01:14:48 spr0cket pppd[16277]: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/pts/2
: Mar 10 01:15:18 spr0cket pptpd[16276]: CTRL: Error with select(), quitting
: Mar 10 01:15:18 spr0cket pptpd[16276]: \
    CTRL: Client 63.198.144.210 control connection finished
: Mar 10 01:15:18 spr0cket pppd[16277]: Modem hangup
: Mar 10 01:15:18 spr0cket pppd[16277]: Connection terminated.
: Mar 10 01:15:18 spr0cket pppd[16277]: Exit.


----- Original Message -----
From: "tmk" <tmk at netmagic.net>
To: <pptp-server at lists.schulte.org>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 12:39 AM
Subject: Re: [pptp-server] Missing module: char-major-108


> looks like gre packets arent getting through.. make sure your firewall is
> set up to allow them.. i think this is in the faq.
>
> it will look like
> ipchains -I input -p 47 -j ACCEPT
>
> Kevin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Don Lindner <don at spr0cket.lindner2k.com>
> To: <pptp-server at lists.schulte.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 11:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [pptp-server] Missing module: char-major-108
>
>
> > That did the trick -- except that now I'm getting:
> >
> > Mar  9 23:39:25 spr0cket pptpd[3518]: CTRL: Error with select(),
quitting
> >
> > I've been force-reinstalling library rpm's, but no go...
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "tmk" <tmk at netmagic.net>
> > To: <pptp-server at lists.schulte.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 7:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [pptp-server] Missing module: char-major-108
> >
> >
> > > that is the mppe (encryption) module
> > >
> > > search the archives for that error - you need to add an alias line in
> your
> > > /etc/conf.modules file to fix it
> > >
> > > Kevin
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Don Lindner <don at spr0cket.lindner2k.com>
> > > To: <pptp-server at lists.schulte.org>
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 6:06 PM
> > > Subject: [pptp-server] Missing module: char-major-108
> > >
> > >
> > > > I've set up PoPToP, and Win9x does authenticate and initiate pppd --
> > then
> > > it
> > > > hangs with the error (on the win9x box) to the effect that the Linux
> box
> > > is
> > > > not responding. The entry in messages states that module
> char-major-108
> > > > could not be found.
> > > >
> > > > I've downloaded source for three revisions of recent kernels, and
have
> > not
> > > > been able to produce this module from any of them. Ideas, anyone?...
> > > >
> > > >  --
> > > > Ron went to venus and all I got was this stupid t-shirt!
> > > >
> > > > http://www.xenu.net    http://www.fza.org
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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