dh_installppp - Linux

Overview

dh_installppp is a Debian package utility used to automate the installation of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) utilities. It simplifies the process of setting up PPP connectivity in a Linux environment.

Syntax

dh_installppp [options] [package-name]

Options/Flags

• -c config-file: Use a custom config file.
• -d device: Specify the device to configure.
• -i global-ppp-options: Set global PPP options.
• -n: Do not initialize the interface.
• –edit-config: Edit the configuration file before installing.
• –doc-format=format: Specify the documentation format (man, txt, info, html).
• –dump-default-opts: Dump the default dump parameters.
• –help: Display help information.

Examples

Simple usage:

dh_installppp

Install PPP with custom options:

dh_installppp -i eth0 -g "noauth" -g "debug"

Edit the configuration file before installing:

dh_installppp --edit-config

Common Issues

• Errors during installation: Ensure that the ppp and slip packages are installed.
• No PPP interface created: Check if the specified device is correct and that it supports PPP.
• Unable to connect: Verify the remote PPP server configuration and network connectivity.

Integration

Configure PPP through a GUI:

sudo nmtui-connect

Use wvdial for PPP dialing:

wvdial my-provider

Related Commands

• pppd: Run PPP connections.
• pppoeconf: Configure PPPoE connections.
• wvdial: Dial into PPP providers.