Can not access internet...!!!

AsifBalti · 11-02-2011, 12:56 AM

Hi friends.....!!!!

I am using Local cabal net ISP for internet, when i was using windows they provide us a dialer software in which we enter user name and password and it allow us to access internet, but now when i switch to linux they dont have any dialer software for linux, I have their all information about gateways, DNS e.t.c. I try to add VPN with pptp, but connection could not establish.

Do you have any solution....????

camorri · 11-02-2011, 06:17 AM

I believe you need to install and configure PPPoE on the linux system. Here is a link to a how-to.

-->http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Cable-...sites.html#NIC

You did not say what distro you are running. Most distros have a PPPoE ( Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet ) in their repoes. Look there first. The source will be on Sourceforge as well, but you would need to compile it from there.

If you want an easier method, buy a home router, PPPoE is in most home routers. All that is required is to add the information on account name and password, and you are in.

wpeckham · 11-02-2011, 12:46 PM

Are you certain that you need to run a VPN connect to get to the internet through your ISP?
I have NEVER seen that as a required.
But perhaps I misunderstand the situation.