System freezes randomly since using DSL

[Oliver Zimmermann]

I have switched to ADSL lately and since then in happens randomply that the entire system freezes. The Caps-lock and Scroll-lock LED above the numeric key-pad are blinking and nothing is possible anymore but pressing the reset-button. I read in a usenet-group that other have experienced this too.

I use SuSE Linux 7.3 with all current patches applied. My ethernet-card is from D-Link (DFE-538TX). I still have the ISDN-controller configured since the Sedlbauer Speedfax + card is also addressed by Hylafax as a modem. But no connection is defined for this card. Any idea why the system freezes and what to do about it?

Thanks!

[Jeffrey S. Sims]

Oliver,

At what point does the system freeze? Is it while booting up, or does the system actually come up and then at random times freezes?

I am running Suse 7.3 at home with DSL and have had no problems. I also use a Linksys DSL/Cable router to establish the connection for me and serve as a DHCP server for the windows comps at home. This may be worth looking into if you cannot find a solution to your problem.

[Christoph Rothe_3]

Hi,

I experienced the same problem: Random freezes.

I could stop this by not using the kernel level driver for DSL but using the roaring penguin drivers (rp-pppoe in the SuSE distribution)

HTH,

Christoph

[Oliver Zimmermann]

Hi! I manged the problem by installing another kernell. I was told that the flashing of the scroll- and caps-lock lamps means a kernel-hangup. Hence I took another SuSE-approved kernel. Now everything is fine. Thnaks all for your help.
Oliver