> modem is on COM2 (=ttys1 ???)

Um i386?  Isn't that tty01?

>     connect '/usr/sbin/chat -v -f /etc/ppp/peers/myisp.chat'

> When I type "pppd call myisp" I get
> 
> chat[338]: Failed
> pppd[336]: Connect script failed

You're using `chat -v`, so you should see the output from chat in the file
'/var/log/messages'.  Is there anything in there?  You can also send the
commands directly to the modem using (e.g.) `cu`.  Something like :

	cu -l /dev/tty01 dir
	ATZ
		(the modem should answer OK)
	ATDT<number>
		(you should eventually get the 'CONNECT' string)
	<username/password/etc.>

Use the sequence :

	~.

after pressing <return> to exit `cu`.

J

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