WvDial starts - but doesn't load module passwordfd.so
Support knowledgebase (mmeiste_wvdial_passwordfd)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0
Symptom:
After dialup wvdial stops immediately.
Error Message: A modem hung up the phone (exit code = 16)
In /var/log/messages you can read:
pppd: /usr/lib/passwordfd.so: undefined symbol: chap_passwd_hoo k pppd
Couldn´t load plugin /usr/lib/passwordfd.so
Cause:
The package ppp_ssl from series sec was installed
additionally and doesn't work together with package ppp from
series n.
Solution:
Deinstallation of package ppp_ssl from series sec.
Reinstallation of package ppp from series n.
Handling in case of a SuSE Linux Version up to 7.3:
- Log in as root.
- Save the following files with the specified command:
- Start yast (input "susewmif yast" in some xterm)
- Insert the DVD resp. the first CD
- Select "Choose/Install Packages" -> "Change/create configuration"
- Mark package ppp in series n with "X" (install)
or "R" (reinstall)
- Mark package ppp_ssl in series sec with "D" (delete)
- Navigate through the menu with F10 until you reach "Start
installation"
- Select this item - the packages will be (de)-installed
Now the connection to your provider should work.
From SuSE Linux version 8.0 please use YaST2 for the package management.
Keywords: WVDIAL, PPPD
Categories:
PPP
SDB-mmeiste_wvdial_passwordfd, Copyright SuSE Linux AG, Nürnberg, Germany
- Version: 18. Okt 2000
SuSE Linux AG - Last generated: 15. Apr 2002 by sdb (sdb_gen 1.40.0)