> Hi!
> 
> I have successfully started a PPP link to my dynamic IP host, by 
> specifying 0.0.0.0 as the local IP on the ifconfig line.  However, there 
> is a *very* large lag (on the order of 10-15 seconds, sometimes up to a 
> minute!) between console input and serial activity or visible response.  
> What needs to be done about this?  Do I need to specify a route?
> 
> 
> Arlo T. Moran

The simplest way to start up ppp is to use the folowing line after starting
the pppd on your remote end.

/usr/sbin/pppd noipdefault defaultroute crtscts tty00 57600

This does the ifconfig and adds the route
for you.

-Chris

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