Re: Internet connection
On Fri, Apr 30, 1999 at 12:15:27PM -0500, Ian Keith Setford wrote:
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> I assume you are using pppconfig to set up the dialing. When it asks for
> a name for the connection give it a name. After everything else is OK
> type this at a root prompt: pon XXXX (where XXX is the name you gave the
> connection) and your modem should start-up.
When pppconfig asks for a name for the connection, I suggest giving it the name 'provider'. This is the default name. If you use this default name you do not have to type the providername everytime you want to connect. Just typing pon will do.
To close the connection you need the command: poff.
>
> HTH.
>
> -Ian
>
> On Fri, 30 Apr 1999, Alessandro Giacomin wrote:
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> > Hi everybody, I'm a brand new user of Linux and I have a very simple
> > question (for you, but not for me...). I've installed Debian distribution
> > and when required I've entered my ISP connection data. Now the question is
> > (don't laugh please): how do I connect to the Internet? I've tried typing
> > pppon but my modem doesn't seem to care and bash returns with no error
> > messages. Do I need some specific drivers for my modem, or any particular
> > module. Othe question: how can I set-up my sound card (SB16 non-PnP)? Thanks
> > a lot, you'll be my saviour!
> > -------------------------------------------------
> > Alessandro Giacomin
> > Computer Engineering, University of Padova
> > mailto:aleg@email.com --- ICQ:4655913
> > http://www.aleg.zzn.com
> >
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