Victor - As a follow up, here is a copy of my 'diald.conf' file that shows what works for me: mode ppp connect "/usr/sbin/chat -f /etc/ppp/pppscript" device /dev/ttyS2 speed 115200 modem lock crtscts local 192.168.0.1 remote 192.168.0.2 dynamic defaultroute redial-timeout 3 include /etc/diald/standard.filter Regards - Chuck. My web site is http://www.mhonline.net/~chuckh (I C Q = 67363342) "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin, 1759.