How to set up internet connection?

Forum: Networking
Topic: How to set up internet connection?
started by: mannis

Posted by mannis on July 31 2004,09:11

Hi,

iam a total novice to linux. I have internet through LAN
but i dont know how to configure it. Please help

thanks

Posted by ke4nt1 on July 31 2004,15:07

If we are to offer any help, we will need to know more details
about your current network..

Are you using it now for other computers?
What operating systems are they running?
Are you using a dsl/cable/dialup/modem?
Are you using any routers/hubs/switches?

The devil is in the details....

73
ke4nt

Posted by thesumis41666 on July 31 2004,15:40

i have a dial up modem using pap/chap.. how does one set this up in pppsetup? i have attempted to and it appears that my setup is broken, or just doesnt work

Posted by mannis on July 31 2004,18:55

Quote (ke4nt1 @ July 31 2004,11:07)

hi ke4nt1,

im using DSL i only one machine.it has no other OSes(i have no hard disk at the moment). the internet is probably in digitalsubscriber lease line speed( im using a student internet network using LAN ) .im connected to this network directly (i think) without any routers or whatever.
sorry, i dont have clear answers for your questions.
thank you for your help.

mannis

Posted by black on Aug. 08 2004,12:10

how can i configure my connection in dsl?i have a winXP OS i downloaded dsl bootable live cd.i dont know how to configure to setup a new connection im using a dial-up connection.i have no router only a modem.can anyone teach me how to connect to the internet in dsl?? plss help