Select PPP dialer
You have to select one of the supported PPP dialers. After installation, Arachne is configured to use DOSPPPD dialer. If both DOSPPPD and EtherPPP fail to connect, you can try to install and configure Klos PPP dialer.

Advantages: BUILT IN ! Can be configured using simple setup page, you don't have to leave Arachne user-friendly graphical enviroment. Supports PAP and CHAP authentication. You need 550 kB free.

Disadvantages: Refuses to work correctly with some internet providers (eg. providers using Worldgroup BBS)

Advantages: BUILT IN ! Can be configured using simple setup page, you don't have to leave Arachne user-friendly graphical enviroment.

Disadvantages: Will not work with modems faster than 14400 bps. It requires at least 600 kB of conventional DOS memory before running Arachne, it cannot be loaded high and cannot be used once Klos PPP is installed. Refuses to work correctly with some internet providers.

Advantages: It redials when the connection is lost. Resident portions (LSL.COM, PPP.EXE and IPSTUB.EXE) can be loaded to high memory (edit file ARACHNE.BAT to do this). You need cca 550 kB free

Disadvantages: You will not be able to use external TELNET and FTP (without configuring esoteric configuration file CONFIG.TEL). EtherPPP program will be overwritten and Klos PPP will be loaded each time you will use Arachne.