I have Ubuntu running on a compaq computer with an AMD processor. The computer has a 56K modem in a PCI slot. I have everything running nicely and am enjoying all the office software. I now need to get on the net. Can anyone guide me through the process of getting it running? Thanks. John

* About This Document
* Internet and Networks
o Connect to the Internet
o Networking Basics
o Wireless Networking
o ADSL Modems
+ USB ADSL Modems
+ PPPoE Modems
o Modems
o Home Networks
o Internet Applications

PPPoE Modems

* Internet and Networks
* ADSL Modems

This section is about setting up an ADSL Internet connection using an ethernet PPPoE modem.

You will require a subscription with an Internet Service Provider, and an installed, functional Internet connection. Most modems have a light which will be lit if it is currently connected to the Internet. You will also need your username and password for the Internet account.

* 4.2.1. Setting up PPPoE
* 4.2.2. Starting the connection
* 4.2.3. Stopping the connection

4.2.1. Setting up PPPoE

To set up the modem:

1.

Open a terminal (Applications ▸ Accessories ▸ Terminal)
2.

In the terminal, type

sudo pppoeconf

3.

A text-based menu program will guide you through the following steps:

1. Confirm that your Ethernet card is detected.
2. Enter your username.
3. Enter your password.
4. If you already have a PPPoE Connection configured, you will be asked if it may be modified.
5. Popular options: you are asked if you want the “noauth” and “defaultroute” options and to remove “nodetach”. Choose Yes.
6. Use peer DNS - choose Yes.
7. Limited MSS problem - choose Yes.
8. When you are asked if you want to connect at start up, you will probably want to say yes.
9. Finally you are asked if you want to establish the connection immediately.


4.

Once you have finished these steps, your connection should be working.

4.2.2. Starting the connection

To start your ADSL connection on demand, in a terminal (Applications ▸ Accessories ▸ Terminal) type:

sudo pon dsl-provider

4.2.3. Stopping the connection

To stop your ADSL connection, in a terminal (Applications ▸ Accessories ▸ Terminal) type:

sudo poff dsl-provider

USB ADSL Modems Modems

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o Modems
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USB ADSL Modems

* Internet and Networks
* ADSL Modems

Often parts of ADSL USB modem drivers are proprietary, closed source software and so cannot be supplied with Ubuntu. To get a modem to work with these drivers, you will need to download files from Internet with a computer having a working connection, then transfer the downloaded files to you Ubuntu installation.

If you have a modem that can connect both via USB and ethernet, or an ethernet router, you should use the ethernet connection.

USB modem installation will require Internet access to download the necessary proprietary drivers. Configuration is beyond the scope of this guide; please see the links to the relevant installation instructions on the Ubuntu community help site, below.

To identify model of your modem, note the name and number on the front. You may have to look for a label to discover the exact model. Consult the list below to see which driver your modem requires, and note the link.

When you go online to download the necessary drivers, you can download the relevant drivers using the links provided.

1.

Speedtouch modems:



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Us...dem/SpeedTouch
2.



Modems using the Analog Devices Inc. eagle-usb I, II or III chipset (such as Sagem Fast 800, Comtrend ct 350 etc.):



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Us...dem/ueagle-atm



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EagleUsb


3.



Connexant AccessRunner based modems:



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/EciAdsl



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Us...m/AccessRunner



https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsbAdslModem/e-techV2



USB ADSL Modems PPPoE Modems

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+ Connecting with a modem
o Home Networks
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Connecting with a modem

* Internet and Networks
* Modems

Network Manager provides tools which allow you to configure a modem connection.



You will need to know the following information:



ISP Phone Number; Username; Password; Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses.



1.

Press System ▸ Administration ▸ Network
2.

Press Unlock and type your password to unlock the settings
3.

Select the Connections tab.
4.

Select Modem connection or Point to point connection and press Properties.
5.

Ensure that Enable this connection is unchecked and enter appropriate information on each of the three tabs.
6.

Click OK to save the information you just entered
7.

Select the DNS tab.
8.

Click Add and enter the DNS address given to you by your ISP.
9.

Click Close.

Identifying your modem Home Networks

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o Modems
o Home Networks
o Internet Applications

Connect to a wireless network

* Internet and Networks
* Wireless Networking




If there is no Wireless Connection shown see Troubleshooting (Section 3.2 ― Troubleshooting)



* 3.1.1. Connecting using Network Manager
* 3.1.2. Manually connecting

3.1.1. Connecting using Network Manager

Network Manager (System ▸ Administration ▸ Network) supports Roaming mode. This allows you to connect to any available wireless network in range.

1. In the Taskbar click the Network Manager icon.
2. Select your wireless network from the list.
3. Enter your Network Key.
4. Click Connect.

3.1.2. Manually connecting

1. Select the connection and press Properties.
2. From the Network Name drop down box choose your router. If it is not shown your router may not broadcast its ID. In this case manually enter the ESSID.
3. Select the Password Type and enter your password.
4. If your ISP gave you a static IP address then select Static IP Address from the Configuration box.
5. If your router assigns IP addresses then leave the Configuration as Automatic Configuration (DHCP).
6. Click OK.

Connect to a wireless network Troubleshooting

These are all the help files I could find for different hookups from wireless to different modems. I hope this helps you out. Whats weird is my Ubuntu 8.04 with the modem connected and turned on while I did my permanent install automatically went into asking for ppoe and stmp info while I was doing my install and after that internet and Evolution Email worked from the getgo.

I will try and plow through what you sent me. I have a connection to the internet using my laptop. I have dial-up as I live in the woods. 56k is the best I can do here. My two computers are not networked. Each is stand alone. If I need a file, I get it via my laptop and pass it to the linux computer via a flash drive.

I was hoping that connecting with Linux was as easy as connecting with windows. Answer a couple of questions and it all works.

Are you saying that there are no drivers for modems in Ubuntu and that I have to get one off the net?

My modem has the name SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. written on the board. Does that help.

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Identifying your modem

* Internet and Networks
* Modems

Most dialup modems are not supported by Ubuntu, but drivers can be found that will enable the use of some such modems. First you need to identify what chipset your dialup modem is:

1.




Download scanmodem (http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/scanModem.gz) using a computer with an Internet connection.


2.



Copy the downloaded file to the Home folder of the computer with the dialup modem you wish to use.


3.



Open a Terminal (Applications ▸ Accessories ▸ Terminal) and type the following commands, pressing Return after each line:



gunzip -c scanModem.gz > scanModem
chmod +x scanModem
sudo ./scanModem
gedit Modem/ModemData.txt




4.



A file containing information on the chipsets used by any detected modems should open. Print or save the information.



Much more detailed information is available on the community wiki.
Identifying your modem Connecting with a modem


This is what I found for You as far as figuring out if Ubuntu wwill support your modem. One of the help sheets I posted is for dial up modem install. I will have to read my posts again and I will tell you which post is for dialup

My 3rd post is for installing dial up modem.

From what I am gathering studying this is that You hookup your other computer to your modem and download the scanmodem link I provided to a file in your windows computer. Load file in pen drive. install file in your John documents folder or even desktop and then follow the terminal instructions for gunzip on down to make sure your modem will work with Ubuntu. Then use my 3rd post to install. Ubuntu works a bit different than windows because it wants you to act like the Administrator and any changes made to your computer is then only done and approved by you. Like I said when I did my install with a blank hardrive I had my modem connected and on When I installed O/S and everything went flawlessly. Only problem I have had so far is installing old lexmark z 45 printer that Ubuntu considers a paperweight in there hardware compatibilty site. You might try something like Puppy Linux Live because that O/S works excellant with dialup andWill store on USB device. Just a thought,not a strong suggestion. I*'ll go to the hardware compatability site and see if I can find your modem there.