TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT

TITLE:              PTF646 - PPP correctly retransmits PAP packet
DOCUMENT ID:        TID300148
DOCUMENT REVISION:  B
DATE:               25JAN95
ALERT STATUS:       Yellow
INFORMATION TYPE:   Symptom Solution
README FOR:         PTF646

PRODUCT and VERSION:
UnixWare 1.1

ABSTRACT:

This file contains PTF646 - PPP correctly retransmits PAP packet. 
The ppp driver was mistakenly checking the state of the local side 
of the link, rather than the state of the remote side of the link, 
when determining if the PAP packet should be retransmitted. The ppp 
driver has been corrected to evaluate the state of the remote side 
of the link.  PTF646 can be installed on UnixWare 1.1, 1.1.1 or 1.1.2.

SYMPTOM

The ppp driver was mistakenly checking the state of the local side of 
the link, rather than the state of the remote side of the link, when 
determining if the PAP packet should be retransmitted. 

SOLUTION

Apply the ptf646 file.


Installation Instructions:

DATATYPE: datastream

1.  Download the ptf646.Z and ptf646.txt files to the /tmp directory
    on your machine.

2.  Read the release notes contained in this file and follow the
    instuctions to add the packages to your system.

3.  Now become root, uncompress the file and add the package to your 
    system using the following commands:

        $ su
        # uncompress /tmp/ptf646.Z
        # pkgadd -d /tmp/ptf646 ptf646

Solution Specifics

1. General Description

These release notes acquaint you with the contents of UnixWare 
PTF646 - PPP correctly retransmits PAP packet. The ppp driver 
was mistakenly checking the state of the local side of the link, 
rather than the state of the remote side of the link, when determining 
if the PAP packet should be retransmitted. The ppp driver has been 
corrected to evaluate the state of the remote side of the link.

2. New Features

PTF646 contain an updated version of the ppp driver. 
     
3. Software Notes and Recommendations

PTF646 can be installed on UnixWare 1.1, 1.1.1 or 1.1.2.

If you choose to remove (un-install) PTF646 and restore your system to its
original condition, please enter the following command:

     # pkgrm ptf646

The "pkgrm" command is the recommended method to restore your system. 
However, if "pkgrm" fails the following steps will enable you to manually
remove PTF646 and restore your system.

Enter:
# cp /var/sadm/pkg/ptf646/save/etc/conf/pack.d/ppp/Driver.o
/etc/conf/pack.d/ppp/Driver.o 
# chmod 0644 /etc/conf/pack.d/ppp/Driver.o 
# chown root /etc/conf/pack.d/ppp/Driver.o 
# chgrp root /etc/conf/pack.d/ppp/Driver.o 
# /etc/conf/bin/idbuild

Once the kernel is rebuilt it is necessary to re-boot the system.

4. Hardware Notes and Recommendations

     No specific Hardware.

5. Installation Instructions

Enter:
# pkgadd -d diskette1

After a successful installation the following message is displayed:

     ***IMPORTANT NOTICE***

          If installation of all desired packages is complete,
          the machine should be rebooted in order to
          ensure sane operation. Execute the shutdown
          command with the appropriate options and wait for
          the "Console Login:" prompt.