Very Computer

Basically I would like to have a way to detect a dropped line and reconnect.

Also is there a way to verify the speed DIP is connected to after it is
connected? I have only been able to connect to my ISP twice at 28800, and
then the connection is dropped.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

Randy

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> Basically I would like to have a way to detect a dropped line and reconnect.

> Randy

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#!/bin/sh
nproc=`ps -aux | grep -c "dip (205.197.212.12)"`
if test $nproc -lt 1
then
        logger -i -t CHECKDIP SLIP Down! Restarting...
        /sbin/dip /etc/digex.dip
fi
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...I call it `/etc/checkdip' & make executable by `chmod u+x/etc/checkdip'.
Be certain to substitute your own quad-4 address as it appears using `ps'.
Also make certain that the ` " marks are as above. The `logger' thing sends
messages to tthe syslog facility. The `dip' thing is how I start dip at
boot. You can get more detailed info by checking the man pages.

The cron entry (make sure you use `crontab' to add it to the root cron
entries) looks like...

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0,15,30,45 * * * * /etc/checkdip
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When the script runs and the dip/cslip connection is up, nothing happens. If
there is NO dip process running with the required quad-4 address, the script
will cause a notation to be sent to the syslog facility (check
/var/adm/messages), dip will be called, and then cron will send the output
of the dip command to root as email. Simple, requires no maintenance, and it
works.
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Quote:>I finnaly got my ipfw to work along with proxy. However, I need to find a
>FAQ or information on how to keep my SLIP connection to my ISP.

>Basically I would like to have a way to detect a dropped line and reconnect.

I have this running in rc.local. I know, not too elegant, but it doesn't
bother me (All output's redirected) so.. <shrug>

Quote:>Also is there a way to verify the speed DIP is connected to after it is
>connected? I have only been able to connect to my ISP twice at 28800, and
>then the connection is dropped.

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--Dave

http://www.clark.net/pub/sventek

Thats about what I was looking for. I have stolen your script and it
seams to be working. Just a little modification to make it set up my arp
and routing (just incase they are down) and I should be set.

Thanks for the help.

Randy

: /var/adm/messages), dip will be called, and then cron will send the output
: of the dip command to root as email. Simple, requires no maintenance, and it
: works.

Quote:

> Thats about what I was looking for. I have stolen your script and it
> seams to be working. Just a little modification to make it set up my arp
> and routing (just incase they are down) and I should be set.

> Thanks for the help.

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