10.7.8. Nothing happens after the Login OK! message

Prior to FreeBSD version 2.2.5, once the link was established, ppp would wait for the peer to initiate the Line Control Protocol (LCP). Many ISPs will not initiate negotiations and expect the client to do so. To force ppp to initiate the LCP, use the following line:

          set openmode active
        

Note: It usually does no harm if both sides initiate negotiation, so openmode is now active by default. However, the next section explains when it does do some harm.