On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 11:38:25PM -0500, Zach wrote: > I have the DSL modem, plugged the ethernet cable between ETHERNET port > on modem and my NIC, I attached the phone line into the DSL port on > the modem but I still don't see any network connection. My ISP said > they use PPPoE but they never told me a username or password. Assuming > they tell me this how can I access the DSL modem and input these > settings? In the future I will do NAT and add a router, but for now I > want just a direct connection in Linux. > The ISP said I get a static ip, how do I find out this IP and how do I > set things up so I have connectivity (and I'd like the settings to be > saved so if I reboot it will immediately reestablish connectivity and > using my same static IP when I login again). > > I run Debian lenny with a 2.6.18 Debianized stock kernel. > > Here is what I have now: > > > dsl modem > --------------- --------------- > | | - - - - - ethernet cable ---------| | > --------------- --------------- > laptop | > | phone line > | > [ x ] line filter > | > look for a package called pppoe, this will handle the pppoe connection. You will need a username and password. I would also suggest looking at iptables for your linux box > Zach > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-REQUEST@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmaster@lists.debian.org > > -- FOOLED you! Absorb EGO SHATTERING impulse rays, polyester poltroon!!
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