Internet On Suse 9.0
 

Ok, I just got Suse Linux 9.0 and I'm liking it. I got it set to KDE mode cause i'm a new convert from windows. I want to get on the internet with Suse, so I can download the 3D graphics driver for my nvidia card.

Well the point is. I don't know HOW to get onto the internet.
I've unsuccessfully configured my networkcard/DSL modem. I'm really a newbie at this and I need quite a few of suggestions.

I have a RealTek network card, with Broadxent Broadband blaster DSL modem(From American Online[AOL]). Am I going to be able to get onto the internet with this hardware?

I also have a dial up modem, its a Lucent Win Modem on a PCI slot.
If I am unable to get online with my DSL, is there any way to get online with my Dial-up?

What I've tried:

a.) I've tried typing netconfig in the runcommad of Suse.
b.) I've tried typing in /etc/rcd/rcinet1 into the console
c.) I've tried both a and b from root user also....

Any suggestions?
what I need is a REALLY basic instructions on how to configure my network card / modems
I've tried like 4 different websites, with 4 diff. message boards to no avail. and even my Linux setup guide that i've got with my distro CD. All no luck. :Pengy:

Try using YaST to configure the network. Login as root and look for YaST or YaST2 on the menu.

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Steve Stites

Yeah, I tried that. It saves and everything. I just don't know what or how to configure it in Yast correctly. I just wish I knew what the heck I was doing. I never have this trouble with windows. I see everyone getting on the internet with Linux and I wanna join.

Is there any where I can go that tells what modems SuSe supports?
Oh, and if Yast2 detects my network card. Do I have to configure it or is it already set?

I was able to find some information that might help you.

Here is some information about setting up DSL on a local network using YaST2.

http://sdb.suse.de/sdb/en/html/masq80.html



Here is is some information on connecting a Lucent winmodem to the internet.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=122435

http://users.ox.ac.uk/~mert1313/ltmodem.html

http://www.heby.de/ltmodem



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Steve Stites

Thanks! I'll check it out