This section is about setting up an ADSL Internet connection using an ethernet PPPoE modem. You require:
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A subscribed Internet Service Provider, and your Internet connection must be installed and functional. A "DSL" light on your modem usually shows that the line is synchronized.
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You will need your username and password for the account. You must also have an ethernet card connected to your PPPoE modem with the correct type of cable.
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The PPPoE package to be installed in order for the following command to work. This package is installed by default.
To set up the modem:
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Open a terminal ( → → )
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In the terminal type:
sudo pppoeconf -
A text-based menu program will guide you through the next steps, which are:
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Confirm that your Ethernet card is detected.
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Enter your username.
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Enter your password.
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If you already have a PPPoE Connection configured, you will be asked if it may be modified.
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Popular options: you are asked if you want the “noauth” and “defaultroute” options and to remove “nodetach” - choose .
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Use peer DNS - choose .
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Limited MSS problem - choose .
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When you are asked if you want to connect at start up, you will probably want to say yes.
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Finally you are asked if you want to establish the connection immediately.
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Once you have finished these steps, your connection should be working.
To start your ADSL connection on demand, in a terminal ( → → ) type:
sudo pon dsl-provider
