Setting up a network such as a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) to access the internet can be quite difficult, especially if you are not using the same operating system as the guide provided. This article is your initial guide to setting up a DSL connection on Ubuntu Linux.
Step
Step 1. Open Network Connections by selecting System > Preferences > Network Connections to set up a network connection
Step 2. On the Wired tab, click Auto eth0, then select “Edit
Step 3. Click the IPV4 Settings tab, then select the Automatic (DHCP) option if your network has a DHCP server
This server will assign an automatic IP address to your system. Click Apply.
You can also use the Manual option from the Method menu, and provide the IP address, netmask and gateway manually. You must also write down the DNS server address. Once done, click Apply
Step 4. Check the IP address settings by selecting Applications > Accessories > Terminal
Step 5. Enter the following command, without the quotes, into Terminal:
"sudo ifconfig"
Step 6. Get a new network address
The ifconfig command will display the inet, broadcast and mask addresses.
Tips
- If you have an alternative Internet connection and don't understand the instructions from your Internet service provider (or if they can't help because you don't have Windows), use an IRC chat program (such as mIRC or Xchat) to connect to the irc.freenode.net server. Enter the command "join /ubuntu", then ask your question in the channel. You won't know the IP address for your DSL router, but any questions you have about Ubuntu are guaranteed to be answered.
- If you have an ethernet modem, instead of a router, you can use the PPPOECONF command. The on-screen wizard will help you connect to a PPPoE connection.
- If you have a Live CD, try starting your computer with it. If the Live CD manages to set up your network, go to System->Administration->Networking, and take note of the settings. Go back to the installed Linux system, and apply the same settings. Those settings must be correct.
- Every internet service provider is different. If the above steps don't work, contact your service provider, and ask for options other than their setup program to set up a DSL connection. If necessary, ask a more experienced technician for help.
- The success of the tips above will depend on the router from your ISP. Some routers do not have an IP address and require special settings. Contact your ISP to find out how to set up an internet connection without installing a program.
