Network Problems

Problem  

You cannot connect to the network using a dial-up PPP connection. 

Solution  

If you are using a modem for your network connection, and you require a dial up PPP connection, use the Linux PPP dialer command utility wvdial.

Problem  

Bug ID: 4955086 

Modem dialup does not work for non-root users. This problem occurs because the setuid bit in the pppd utility is not set. The setuid bit on wvdial is also not set.

Solution  

Perform the following actions: 

1. Log in as root user.

2. Execute the following command: chmod +s /usr/sbin/pppd

Problem  

New network places do not appear in the Network Places window.

Solution  

Log out and log in again.