how to configure Ubuntu 6.06 lts for broadband internet.

aytida.xavierite · 02-08-2008, 06:34 AM

hi.
I have a broadband connection that i am using under win xp. I want to access net from ubuntu but have no idea how to configure it for the present connection. Please someone help me out.

wraithe · 02-08-2008, 06:41 AM

is it using ETHERNET or USB?
if using ethernet, then plug cable in and away you should go...
If its usb then we need to know the modem details...

aytida.xavierite · 02-08-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wraithe

is it using ETHERNET or USB?
if using ethernet, then plug cable in and away you should go...
If its usb then we need to know the modem details...

Its using ethernet, but its not as simple as plugging in the cable.
I need to do some settings in system->administration->network. What would the correct settings be? I connect using pppoe.

Drakeo · 02-08-2008, 08:56 AM

broadband is wireless type so first you have to tell me does linux suport your card it probally will with some configuring. then when you have your card working take the info from your windows configuration and configure your conection. if you are ppoe which distro do you use the reason is they are written around the program roaring penguin. in mandriva pclinux it is called aDSL yum yast etc to the connetion is aDSL.

aytida.xavierite · 02-08-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Drakeo

broadband is wireless type so first you have to tell me does linux suport your card it probally will with some configuring. then when you have your card working take the info from your windows configuration and configure your conection. if you are ppoe which distro do you use the reason is they are written around the program roaring penguin. in mandriva pclinux it is called aDSL yum yast etc to the connetion is aDSL.

well, my card is working alright and i am able to access 192.168.1.1 as well. Now, how do i connect to the internet(as i did by clicking on a shortcut in win xp).Theres an option connect to the server but i dunno if thats how ill get my problem solved.