USB interface that is not easily supported in Linux) in your computer.Establishing a DSL connection with an ISP providing a static IP address is easy.Unfortunately, many DSL providers use a type of PPP protocol named Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) that provides dynamic IP address to clients.
Configuring a PPPoE Connection Manually:
First, log in as root, and ensure that your first eth0 device is enabled and up.Now use the adsl-setup command to set up your system.
$ sudo /sbin/adsl-setup
You will be presented with a text script and be asked to enter your username and the
Ethernet interface used for the connection (such as eth1). You will then be asked to use
“on demand” service or have the connection stay up all the time (until brought down by
the root operator). You can also set a timeout in seconds, if desired. You’ll then be asked
to enter the IP addresses of your ISP’s DNS servers if you haven’t configured the system’s
/etc/resolv.conf file.
After that, you will be prompted to enter your password two times, and have to choose
the type of firewall and IP masquerading to use. The actual configuration
is done automatically. After you have chosen your firewall and IP masquerading
setup, you will be asked to confirm, save, and implement your settings. You are also
given a choice to allow users to manage the connection, a handy option for home users.
To Start Connection
To Stop Connection
$ sudo /sbin/adsl-stop
This is the most primitive method for bradband connection supported in most linux distributions( eg- fedora,slax). But Ubuntu includes a great utility pppoeconfig for easy connection configuration.
DSL Connection using GUI in Ubuntu.(Also in Fedora,OpenSuse etc) . Though it didn't work for me in ubuntu 9.10.But for ubuntu 9.04 and fedora 11 it went fine.
Delete existing PPPoE connection.
