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This chapter covers the configuration of Fedora Linux to connect to the internet via a broadband DSL modem. Before proceeding with this chapter, it is important to understand the dangers of connecting a system directly to a DSL modem. Once the connection is established, the Fedora Linux system will be directly visible to anyone on the internet. It is important, therefore, to ensure that you have a firewall installed and running on the system to protect it from outside attack. The Firestarter If have not already configured your firewall provides a easy to use and flexible , or are unsure of the current status of your firewall configuration environment. Before reading this chapter , we recommend first reading the [[Basic Fedora Linux Firewall Configuration]] and [[Using Firestarter to Configure a Fedora Linux Firewall]] chapters of this book.

Once configured, the DSL connection is established by selecting the connection in the main screen of the ''network Configuration'' tool and pressing the ''Activate'' toolbar button. The tool will subsequently establish the connection and mark the status as active.if If the connection fails, click on the ''Edit'' button in the toolbar and verify the information is correct.