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New page: This chapter covers the configuration of Ubuntu Linux to connect to the internet via a broadband DSL modem. before proceeding which this chapter it is important to understand the dangers o...
This chapter covers the configuration of Ubuntu Linux to connect to the internet via a broadband DSL modem. before proceeding which this chapter it is important to understand the dangers of connecting a system directly to a DSL modem. Once the connection is established the Ubuntu Linux system will be directly visible to anyone on the internet. It is important to ensure that you have a firewall installed and running on the system to protect it from outside attack. The Firestarter firewall provides a easy to use and flexible firewall configuration environment. before reading this chapter we recommend first reading the [[Using Firestarter to Configure an Ubuntu Linux Firewall]] chapter of this book.
== Configuring Ubuntu Linux to Connect to a DSL modem ==
Ubuntu Linux provides a useful tool called ''pppoeconf'' to configure a DSL connection. DSL connections are established using a protocol called ''Point-to-Point Over Ethernet'', hence the ''pppoeconf'' name. If you have a recent release of Ubuntu Linux ''pppoeconf'' may already be installed. To run this utility open a terminal window select ''Konsole'' from the ''System Tools'' sub-menu of the ''Applications'' desktop menu). At the command prompt in the terminal enter the following command:
<pre>
sudo pppoeconf
</pre>
If pppoeconf cannot be found install it using the following command:
<pre>
sudo apt-get install pppoeconf
</pre>
Once installed execute sudo ppoeconf command again to view the initial screen:
[[Image:Example.jpg]]
== Configuring Ubuntu Linux to Connect to a DSL modem ==
Ubuntu Linux provides a useful tool called ''pppoeconf'' to configure a DSL connection. DSL connections are established using a protocol called ''Point-to-Point Over Ethernet'', hence the ''pppoeconf'' name. If you have a recent release of Ubuntu Linux ''pppoeconf'' may already be installed. To run this utility open a terminal window select ''Konsole'' from the ''System Tools'' sub-menu of the ''Applications'' desktop menu). At the command prompt in the terminal enter the following command:
<pre>
sudo pppoeconf
</pre>
If pppoeconf cannot be found install it using the following command:
<pre>
sudo apt-get install pppoeconf
</pre>
Once installed execute sudo ppoeconf command again to view the initial screen:
[[Image:Example.jpg]]
