Linux Desktop 101: Lesson 7: Accessing the Internet on Linux Desktop

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Linux Desktop 101 Lesson 7: Accessing the Internet on Linux Desktop From Juergen Haas, your Guide to Linux In this chapter we shall examine some of the more common methods in which a PC can gain access to the Internet. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) The Internet Service Provider (ISP) The ISP usually has a network which is connected to the Internet by a permanent telecommunication link, i.e. one can view the ISP's network as part of the Internet. Dial-up Connectivity Dial-up Connectivity Almost all ISPs provide dial-up access connectivity to the Internet using the existing telephone line in the home or office. Modem Configuration Modem Configuration To configure your modem for Internet access, start the "Internet Configuration Wizard" tool from the Main Menu: Main Menu --> System Tools --> Internet Configuration Wizard Activating the Modem Activating the Modem To test your modem and Internet connectivity, select the Network Device Control tool from the Main Menu: Main Menu --> System Tools --> Network Device Control xDSL Connectivity xDSL Connectivity xDSL is an acronym used for the family of DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technologies which enable high speed data transmission through telephone lines. xDSL Configuration xDSL Configuration There are two main types of xDSL configuration: DHCP and PPoE. PPoE over Ethernet PPoE over Ethernet For PPoE over Ethernet, start up the Internet Connection Wizard as described in the previous section and select xDSL... Activating the xDSL Link Activating the xDSL Link Exercises; Perform the same Internet connectivity tests as done previously with the dial-up modem connection... This email is written by: Juergen Haas Linux Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Linux Desktop 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement