[Linux Notes] Prepare ADSL in ubuntu8.04

Detailed operations are provided in the help:

Pppoe Modem

* Internet and network
* ADSL Modem

This section uses the Ethernet pppoe modem to set up an ADSL Internet connection.

You will require a subscribe with an Internet service provider, and an installed, functional Internet connection. most modems have a light which will be available if it is currently connected to the Internet. you will also need your username and password for the Internet account.

* 4.2.1. Configure pppoe for ingress
* 4.2.2. Disconnect to open the connection
* 4.2.3. Disconnect

4.2.1. Configure pppoe for ingress

To set a modem:

1.

Start a terminal (ApplicationProgramAttachment attachment Terminal)
2.

On the terminal, enter

Sudo pppoeconf

3.

A text-based menu program will guide you through the following steps:
1. confirm that your Ethernet card has been detected.
2. Enter your user name.
3. enter your password.
4. If you have configured a pppoe connection, you will be asked if you need to change its settings.
5. Popular options: you are asked if you want the "noauth" and "defaultroute" options and to remove "nodetach". Choose Yes.
6. Use peer DNS-select YES.
7. Limited MSS problem-select YES.
8. When you are asked whether to connect at startup, you usually want to select "yes ".
9. Finally, you will be asked if you want to establish a connection immediately.

4.

Once you have completed these steps, your connection will be available.

4.2.2. Disconnect to open the connection

To enable your ADSL connection, type:

Sudo Pon DSL-provider

4.2.3. Disconnect

To stop your ADSL connection, type:

Sudo poff DSL-provider