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diff --git a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/ppp-and-slip/_index.adoc b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/ppp-and-slip/_index.adoc index a267fdc7ea..3d7ec970d3 100644 --- a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/ppp-and-slip/_index.adoc +++ b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/ppp-and-slip/_index.adoc @@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ endif::[] FreeBSD supports the Point-to-Point (PPP) protocol which can be used to establish a network or Internet connection using a dial-up modem. This chapter describes how to configure modem-based communication services in FreeBSD. -After reading this chapter, you will know: +Read this chapter to learn: * How to configure, use, and troubleshoot a PPP connection. * How to set up PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). * How to set up PPP over ATM (PPPoA). -Before reading this chapter, you should: +Before reading this chapter: * Be familiar with basic network terminology. * Understand the basics and purpose of a dial-up connection and PPP. @@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ This line specifies the PAP/CHAP user name.Insert the correct value for _MyUserN Line 14::: This line specifies the PAP/CHAP password. Insert the correct value for _MyPassword_. -You may want to add an additional line, such as: +An additional line may be added, such as: + [.programlisting] .... @@ -384,8 +384,8 @@ router_enable="NO" It is important that the `routed` daemon is not started, as `routed` tends to delete the default routing table entries created by `ppp`. -It is probably a good idea to ensure that the `sendmail_flags` line does not include the `-q` option, otherwise `sendmail` will attempt to do a network lookup every now and then, possibly causing your machine to dial out. -You may try: +It is probably a good idea to ensure that the `sendmail_flags` line does not include the `-q` option, otherwise `sendmail` will attempt to do a network lookup every now and then, possibly causing the machine to dial out. +Try this: [.programlisting] .... @@ -709,13 +709,13 @@ Here is an example of a working [.filename]#ppp.conf#: [.programlisting] .... default: - set log Phase tun command # you can add more detailed logging if you wish + set log Phase tun command # add more detailed logging when needed set ifaddr 10.0.0.1/0 10.0.0.2/0 name_of_service_provider: - set device PPPoE:xl1 # replace xl1 with your Ethernet device - set authname YOURLOGINNAME - set authkey YOURPASSWORD + set device PPPoE:xl1 # replace xl1 with the Ethernet device + set authname THELOGINNAME + set authkey THEPASSWORD set dial set login add default HISADDR @@ -734,7 +734,7 @@ Add the following to [.filename]#/etc/rc.conf#: .... ppp_enable="YES" ppp_mode="ddial" -ppp_nat="YES" # if you want to enable nat for your local network, otherwise NO +ppp_nat="YES" # when needing to enable nat for the local network, otherwise NO ppp_profile="name_of_service_provider" .... @@ -746,7 +746,7 @@ Service tags are used to distinguish between different PPPoE servers attached to Any required service tag information should be in the documentation provided by the ISP. As a last resort, one could try installing the package:net/rr-pppoe[] package or port. -Bear in mind however, this may de-program your modem and render it useless, so think twice before doing it. +Bear in mind however, this may de-program the modem and render it useless, so think twice before doing it. Simply install the program shipped with the modem. Then, access the menu:System[] menu from the program. The name of the profile should be listed there. @@ -838,8 +838,8 @@ adsl: open .... -<.> The username used to authenticate with your ISP. -<.> The password used to authenticate with your ISP. +<.> The username used to authenticate with the ISP. +<.> The password used to authenticate with the ISP. Information about the link, or links, to establish is found in [.filename]#mpd.links#. An example [.filename]#mpd.links# to accompany the above example is given beneath: @@ -896,7 +896,7 @@ adsl: .... <.> The username for the DSL provider. -<.> The password for your account. +<.> The password for the account. [WARNING] ==== |