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Using DSL with Linux
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Fedora/Gnome DSL Configuration

To start the broadband modem configuration and setup your DSL modem in Fedora Core 2, go to your Fedora main menu, choose System Settings, then Network.

This will start the Network Configuration tool.

Here you will ensure that your ethernet device is properly configured to allow automatically receiving an IP address and your service provider's information including your account id and password is setup -- if needed.

On the Network Configuration screen, select your ethernet device (eth0) and press the Edit button.



You should now see the Ethernet Device screen.



Make sure that you have cleared out all information under the Statically set IP addresses field, and then selected the radio (round) button labeled Automatically obtain IP address settings with dhcp and the check box to also automatically obtain DNS.

Now click OK to return to the Network Configuration window.

Now its time to activate your ethernet device. Select the device from the list and then click the Activate button.

By doing so, you will enable the device to retrieve the DSL or Cable service provider IP address for your connection automatically.

You should then see an information window appear similar to this:



Once the system-config-network window disappears, you should be connected to the internet and enjoy surfing websites.

However, I always recommend at this point to reboot your Linux PC. This will ensure that all configuration changes are enabled. Once your Linux system is back up and you are able to use your desktop, you’re ready to enjoy broadband internet connectivity.

Open your Mozilla web browser and enjoy!!!

What if you don’t have an ethernet device listed?

This could be a serious problem with your ethernet card installation. Or, much more likely, it may simply mean that you need to manually install either an ethernet device or a DSL connection device.

Sometimes Fedora does not automatically recognize your ethernet card for internet use. In the rare event that your ethernet card was not available from the list, even after you have doubled checked that it is properly installed, try the following steps to get your Cable modem or DSL modem connection working.

There are two options to follow, and for this web excerpt I've included the more typical option.

Add a new broadband modem device to the list by following these steps:

From the Network Configuration window, press the New button. Usually, either your Cable or DSL modem configuration can be activated by simply creating an ethernet device configuration.



Choose Ethernet connection as the device type to create. Click Forward to continue.

Do not select the xDSL or other options.

You will be given the chance to double check which physically present ethernet card you want to configure. Make sure the correct item is highlighted and press Forward again.



On the Configure Network Settings window be sure that the Automatically obtain IP address… button is selected. Also select the check box option to Automatically obtain DNS . . . as shown below.



You can now click Forward, check the summary of changes, and click the Apply button. You should see the Network Configuration window.

From here, select the new ethernet device and press the Activate button. A small window will appear and then disappear. Once the window is gone, you should be connected to your internet service provider and may begin using a web browser.



About the author: Mark Rais Mark Rais was already working with Linux as he completed his Masters in Technical Writing in 1995. During this time he authored a Unix users’ manual The Essential Guide to OSF, served as Editor-in-Chief of Computer Reality magazine, and worked as a Linux computer consultant. Later, Mark continued to promote and use Linux as a senior technology manager for AOL Time Warner. He helped manage Enterprise level system and database migrations to Linux, chaired the committee on Higher Bandwidth Migration, and authored the beginner book Linux for the Rest of Us, 1st Edition. Today, Mark continues to promote the use of Linux internationally through white papers, news articles and books. Besides his passionate love for Linux, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Mark assures us that each of his children will also become Linux enthusiasts as soon as they're old enough to type!.

Copyright © 2004 by Mark Rais. Reproduced by DesktopLinux.com with permission.



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